I think you'd better see this Committee right away, sir——
Lincoln
Why——? What have you heard——?
Nicolay
Some ugly rumors——
Lincoln
Spare me the rumors! We've enough of them flying around Washington to poison us all. They can only wish me to hedge on some of my principles in this crisis. I've made all the campaign statements I'm going to make. I've faith in the good sense of the people. I'm going to plant my feet squarely on that faith and wait the verdict of this election——
Nicolay
You won't see the Committee now——?
Lincoln