Hamilton.
[Taking chair from behind sofa and placing it c. Jefferson shakes hands with Schuyler and then sits.] Pray be seated, Mr. Jefferson.
Monroe.
Mr. Hamilton, I am compelled to ask you if you are acquainted
Hamilton.
It may facilitate matters if I say that I am acquainted with a man of the name of Reynolds.
Giles.
[Standing down r. in front of sofa.] James Reynolds.
Hamilton.
I'm not sure of his first name. He is hardly an intimate acquaintance of mine. I believe it is James. You probably know him as Jim. Won't you sit down? [Giles does not hear him. Hamilton repeats.] Won't you sit down?
Monroe.
The man Reynolds has placed in my hands certain letters which show that he has recently received from you considerable sums of money.
Hamilton.
You are apparently in his confidence, Mr. Monroe.
