"[M]y business now is, not to appeal to that
portion that is opposed to me nor to those that
are already on my side, but to bring over the
middle section."
How do these words help to refine the author's
account of his speech?
They illustrate why Beecher feels his speech will be
successful.
They state what Beecher thinks are the hurdles to
giving his speech.
They bring the reader closer to the exact time and
place of the speech.
They specify what Beecher hopes to accomplish
with his speech.