His first Springfield speech (at the convention) was in the right key; his Chicago speech was bad; and I fear the new Springfield speech is worse.

If he dare not stand on broad Republican ground, he cannot stand at all.

That, however, is _his_ business; he is nowise responsible for what I say.

I shall stand on the broad anti-slavery ground, which I have occupied for years.

I cannot change it to help your fight; and I should only damage you if I did.