It seems Mrs. Lincoln prefers an evening in theater to a room full of soldiers

Reverdy Johnson:

Why, Ed, what a delightful surprise. Edwin Stanton:
Life's full of them, Reverdy. Reverdy Johnson:
This is our War Secretary, Mr. Edwin Stanton. Frederick Aiken:
Yeah it's a-it's a very great pleasure, sir. Reverdy Johnson:
Mr. Aiken had two horses shot from under him and never quit the field. Edwin Stanton:
[he and Frederick shake hands]
Could use a loyal man like you over at the War Department, Captain. Frederick Aiken:
Sir. Reverdy Johnson:
Captain's back to bein' a lawyer. Time to heal the nation, Ed, not wage more war. Edwin Stanton:
Pleasure as always,senator. Captain. Frederick Aiken:
Sir. Edwin Stanton:
I'm sorry you won't be able to meet the president this evening. Frederick Aiken:
Will he not be attending? Edwin Stanton:
It seems Mrs. Lincoln prefers an evening in theater to a room full of soldiers