HAMILTON
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Zekiel.
It's a lady callin', Mis' Betsy.
Betsy.
[Interested.] Who is it?
Zekiel.
[Lamely.] It's a—Mrs. Reynolds, ma'am.
Schuyler and Angelica.
[Together; indignantly.] What?
Betsy.
Tell her Mr. Hamilton is out.
Zekiel.
She wants to see you, Mis' Betsy.
Angelica.
[Indignant.] I never in all my life!
Schuyler.
[About to go toward l.] I'll soon settle her.
Betsy.
Wait a moment, father. I'll see her.
[Zekiel going.
Angelica.
No, no, Zekiel.
Betsy.
[Firmly.] Show her in, Zekiel.
[Zekiel exits l.
Angelica.
Do you mean to say you're going to see that disgraceful woman?
