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HAMILTON
Schuyler.
There is no question of the honor of Alexander Hamilton.
Jefferson.
Mr. Hamilton has indeed made a very moving appeal.
Monroe.
If the facts are not as stated, why not tell us what they are?
Hamilton.
Because such disclosure would be useless to you and would cause much suffering to some who are very near and dear to me.
Jefferson.
[As if about to rise.] Well, in that case, Citizen Hamilton
Monroe.
But I don't see how Do you mean it's a domestic affair?
Hamilton.
[Uneasily.] In a sense, yes.
Monroe.
Something that affects your wife?
Hamilton.
[Restraining himself.] Yes, sir. Something that affects my wife
[There is a moment of embarrassment. Monroe shows that he does not wish to proceed.
