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A Difficult Farewell Between Two Loved Ones
Ann Rutledge
I know the truth, dear. It's goodbye.
Abraham Lincoln
No, no, Ann, dear. You're not going to leave me. I won't let you!
Ann Rutledge
We must be brave, dear... Don't take me away. Don't take me away! It's so dark and lonesome!
[looking up to the heavens]
Abraham Lincoln
Ann, you mustn't let go.
Ann Rutledge
If they'd sing, I wouldn't be so afraid. We will meet there, dear.
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Dreams and Longing in Lincoln's Life
Abraham Lincoln
You know, Ann, I... I've always done a lot of dreaming. And lately it seems when I dream, your face gets mixed up in it.
Ann Rutledge
Does it really, Abe? Tell me about them, Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln
Well, I... I feel as though I'm going to be seeing your face til the day I die. Course, I know that that'll be pretty hard on you to have to look at my face that long.
Ann Rutledge
Everybody to their own opinion.
Abraham Lincoln
Hmm?
Ann Rutledge
Well, I... I think it's the dearest, kindest, most beautiful face in the whole world.
Abraham Lincoln
Oh, Ann, Ann. Course, I know that's just flattery, but I love it.
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The Burden of Leadership and Sacrifice
Gen. Robert E. Lee
Surrender? My poor army! Why I'd rather die a thousand deaths than to do that to them.
Aide
There, there, General. You must lie down and rest.
Gen. Robert E. Lee
Rest... that's a beautiful word.
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