Quote by Benjamin F. Wade

I do not pretend to know precisely what is on foot there but I think it pretty evident that there is a very free communication between that country and this body, and unless I am greatly mistaken, I see the dwarfish medium by which that communication is kept up.

I do not pretend to know precisely what is on foot there but

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This quote implies that the speaker is uncertain about the details of a situation but believes it is clear that there is a significant exchange happening between two entities. The speaker also suggests that they can identify the method through which this exchange is being maintained, using the metaphor of a "dwarfish medium" to describe it. The speaker demonstrates an awareness of the connection and implies a level of confidence in their perception of the situation, despite not having all the details.

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