No news is generally good news from Sherman.
[Betty turns away to hide her tears and Lincoln follows her with tender pleading.]
Come, come, my dear—these tears won't do! You've got to help me now!
[Betty brushes the tears away.]
I may have sent your lover to his death. I know that! But he went with a smile on his face and a great joy in his heart for the service he was doing his country——
Betty
Yes—I know—I know—I'm proud of the honor you did him.
Lincoln
[Whispering.]
Give me a little lift, then——