Betty
You're always so kind——!
Nicolay
Excuse me, ladies—while I go out and get rid of some of these people waiting to see the President——
[Nicolay exits.]
Mrs. Lincoln
Tell me, dear, you've heard something—the Republican National Committee are at your father's——
Betty
They were there—they've adjourned to Thaddeus Stevens' house across the street from us—— They were locked in with father for two hours——
Mrs. Lincoln