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HAMILTON

Zekiel.
They ain' goin' to do nothin' to Mars' Hamilton, is dey, sah?

Schuyler.
No, no, no!

Zekiel.
[Going out.] Wal, I done wish dey wouldn't all stan' roun' waitin' for him.

[Exit, l.

Angelica.
[Up stage r. c.] I'm glad I'm not your eldest son, after all, father.

Schuyler.
What is it now, Angelica?

Angelica.
[Indicating toward inner room c.] If these are men, I'm glad I'm not one of the tribe. All waiting around to kick a man when he's down.

[Crossing in front to l. Enter Betsy door r., dressed for the street.

Schuyler.
Oh, there you are, Betsy! Going out?

[Assumed brightness.

Betsy.
[r. c.] Yes, I'm going, father. Has Alexander come down?

Schuyler.
Not yet. Where are you going?