Stanton
You can't evade the issue I'm making, sir! You'll be asked this morning to pardon a deserter. I call a halt here and now—will you stop to-day the use of this pardoning power——?
Lincoln
I've got to hear both sides—it's my solemn duty——
Stanton
All right, I'm done. There's my resignation as your Secretary of War—Good-by!
[Stanton strides angrily to the door and Lincoln speaks as he puts his hand on the knob.]
Lincoln
Wait a minute——
Stanton