Betty
Well, if he should be captured—could—they execute him without our knowing it?
Lincoln
They might—but he's a very bright young man! He'll be too smart for them——
Betty
[Hopelessly.]
I don't know—I don't know——!
Lincoln
Now listen—! I'm going to tell you something—I know! I've a sort of second sight that tells me things sometimes, my dear. After the battle of Gettysburg I saw General Daniel E. Sickles in the hospital. They told me that he was mortally wounded and could not possibly live. I told General Sickles that he would live and get well, and he did! I saw his living body that day at work in health and strength as plainly as I see you! We have not heard from Captain Vaughan yet, but it will come—! He has reached Atlanta. The General got my message. I know that. I felt it flash through the air from his soul to mine! I can see you and your lover at this moment seated side by side smiling and happy——
Betty