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Hamilton.
[Embracing and kissing her.] This is your day, Betsy, and wild horses shall not drag me from you.
Schuyler.
[Off stage.] Wait a moment, Judge. I'll see if he's at home. Mr. Hamilton at home, Uncle?
Zekiel.
[Off.] Walk right in, sah.
[Zekiel opens room door and admits Schuyler and Chief Justice Hay. Betsy to c., Hamilton r. Jay follows Schuyler; the street door is also open. Before Jay enters, Betsy hurriedly removes her apron and throws it to Hamilton who throws it to Zekiel when Jay has passed down. Zekiel exits r., closing room door, also street door.
Schuyler.
[Coming to c. behind Betsy.] Here's Chief Justice Jay, Alexander. I met him on the door-step.
Betsy.
[Up stage c., curtseying.] How do you do, Judge Jay?
Jay.
Mrs. Hamilton [bowing near door up r. and coming down], I'm delighted to welcome you back.
[Kisses her hand.
Schuyler.
[To Betsy.] Good-morning, my dear.
