Nicolay
The President is coming, Madam——
Mrs. Lincoln
I'm going. But I may want to see him before that Committee—in case I send in—see that he comes, will you?
Nicolay
I'll try to manage it. The friends of the Chief may call on you for some inside work, Madam.
Mrs. Lincoln
[Eagerly.]
I'll do my part, never fear!
[Mrs. Lincoln exits and Nicolay hastily arranges his desk and stands at attention as Lincoln enters.]