Stevens
[Triumphantly.]
You were advised to withhold the new draft of men until after the election! Well, read that copy of a telegram from New York, just received by General Halleck, sir!
[Offers telegram to Lincoln and he refuses to take it.]
Lincoln
I don't want to read it, Stevens. Your face is enough for me. It must be bad, or you wouldn't be so happy. You're almost smiling!
Stevens
Read it!
Lincoln
[Ignoring the proffered telegram.]