Correcting History

[RJNorton]

Seward, welcome! How do you feel about the possible veracity of the following words of Rathbone in Thomas Mallon's book (right before Henry killed Clara):

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I did not do everything I could, and I was not negligent either. I saw him open the door, Clara. I saw him stand there for a good five seconds. I never got up from my chair. I let him do what he did!"

"I let it happen. I wanted it to happen."

"Yes, Clara, I wanted it to happen. I wanted to avenge all the soldiers he'd sent to die. I wanted to hurt all the old men who'd made the war."

"I regretted it the moment the gun went off and then I leapt to stop Booth."