No—I don't.
Lincoln
Neither do I——
Stanton
Something big has happened! Sherman has either taken Atlanta or Hood has cut his communications and his army may be imperiled.
Lincoln
[His head droops.]
That's what I think too—God help us!
[The sharp click of the telegraph instrument causes him to start quickly, cross to the table and listen. The committee headed by Raymond and Stevens crowd through the door against the protests of Nicolay.]
Nicolay