You can't make it too plain to suit me——
Nicolay
In my opinion, the devil is to pay. Weak-kneed fools are deserting the Chief. Every man who loves Abraham Lincoln must get off his coat now and fight. He is the only man who can save this Nation to-day, and he's too big and generous to be trusted alone with wolves——
Mrs. Lincoln
What can you mean——? The Republican National Committee have no power over the President of the United States——
Nicolay
No, Madam—— But they have certain powers over the Nominee of their party——
Mrs. Lincoln
But Mr. Lincoln is already the nominee of his party for the second term ... chosen two months ago—and the election is but eight weeks off—what do you mean——?
[Edward enters.]