He had to give voice to the emotion which choked him.
"His dream has come true," he said--"the dream he told us about at the Cabinet this morning.

His ship is nearing the dark shore.

He thought it signified good news from Sherman." Stanton did not reply.

To save his life he could not have uttered a word.
Then Gurley, the minister, spoke, very gently, for he was a simple man sorely moved.
"He has looked so tired for so long.

He will have rest now, the deep rest of the people of God....