The Mother
He's in the army and I couldn't stand it any longer—so I came down to Washington to get a pass to take the baby to him. But he wouldn't let me have it at the War Office——
Lincoln
[Laughs.]
I'll bet old Mars wouldn't—Phew!
[Pauses and turns to Nicolay.]
What do you say. John—let's send her down?
Nicolay
The strictest orders have been issued to allow no more women to go to the front——
Lincoln