Humph——! Well, I'll tell you what we can do—give her husband a leave of absence, and let him come up here to see them!
The Mother
[Laughing and crying.]
You don't mind my laughing, do you? I just can't help it—I can't stop! I can't stop laughing!
Lincoln
Laugh and cry as much as you please—but tell me where are you stopping?
The Mother
Nowhere yet, sir——
Lincoln
How's that?