Anthony Mackie: Will Johnson
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Abraham Lincoln : [after Henry has saved Abraham and Will from falling train] Thank you, Henry. I suppose... some vampires CAN be trusted.
Henry Sturgess : As can some men, Abraham.
[pauses]
Henry Sturgess : If the train was a decoy, where is the silver?
Will Johnson : This isn't the only railroad.
Abraham Lincoln : [Henry nods, Abraham grins knowingly] A wise man once taught me... always have a contingency plan.
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Will Johnson : [entering the store, with his back to Lincoln] A stock boy reading a law book. What? Studying to be a lawyer?
Abraham Lincoln : As a matter a fact, I am.
Will Johnson : Alright, what about a little test? What's the law for free slaves in the north?
Abraham Lincoln : According to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793, Enforcing Article 4, Section 2 of the United States Constitution: "All runaway slaves must be returned to their owners." However, personal liberty laws state that: "Anyone born free cannot be taken under this act."
Will Johnson : [turning slowly] I heard a good woman once say, "Until we are all free, we're all slaves."
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[Mary comes to visit Abe and Will in jail]
Mary Todd Lincoln : I've spoken to the Senator. He'll have you out soon.
Will Johnson : You're far too kind, Miss Todd.
[indicates Abe]
Will Johnson : And he's far too ugly to have a woman like you.
Mary Todd Lincoln : [smiles] Well, I think plain-looking men are the best. It's why the Lord made so many of them.
