[Imitates.]
—the President's name above the din——
Mrs. Lincoln
But, you can't be sure, my dear——
Betty
What on earth could they be discussing you for——?
Mrs. Lincoln
My loyalty, of course—you know that my brothers are in the Southern Army, fighting the Union. Fools have accused me of giving them important secrets of the Government. When I hate them for all they have done to me and mine——!
Betty
But my dear Mrs. Lincoln—no one believes such lies about you now—not even in this bitter campaign—it's absurd——