human
For fifty years every man who has stood on this platform to take the oath as President has turned his face to the South and bowed the knee to Baal. We hoped for better things to-day----
gpt
How long, O Lord! How long!
human
But you mustn't forget, Senator, that he didn't run and we didn't win on an Abolition platform. We only raised the issue of the extension of Slavery into the new territories----
gpt
Yes! the old man sneered.
human
But you didn't fool the South! They are past masters in the art of politics. The South is seceding because they know that the Republican Party was organized to destroy Slavery--and that its triumph is a challenge to a life and death fight on that issue. It's a waste of time to beat the devil round the stump. We've got to face it. I hate a trimmer and a coward!--But don't you dare print that for a while, young man----
gpt
Hardly, sir,
human
I've got to support my own administration for a few days at least--and then!--well, we won't cross any bridges till we come to them.
gpt
Come to see us, Mr. Vaughan. Your paper should be a power before the end of the coming four years. I know Forney, your chief. I'd like to know you better----
human
Thank you, Senator,
gpt
Can't you dine with us to-morrow night, Mr. Vaughan?