[To Abe.]
It's all right—boy——
Nancy
Come back close, my son, I want to tell you something I saw last night! I had a dream—the same one I had the night before you were born. You had grown a man—strong and brave—wise and gentle. The people hung on your words, and did you homage. But you remembered this cabin here in the deep woods and you were humble. I walked with you between two white pillars. It was still and solemn, in there. Outside I could hear the people calling your name. You bowed low and whispered in my ear: "This is all yours, my Mother. I bought it for you with my life. All that I am I owe to you——"
[Her voice sinks to a whisper that is half a laugh of religious ecstasy.]
Abe
[Joyfully.]
See how she's smilin'—Pa! She's getting well—I tell you——!
Tom
[Whispering.]