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and I should make a friendly call upon Alexander Hamilton.
[During dialogue the two men who have been playing chess rise and consult the card Melissa has hung up. One of them makes some notes; they exchange a few words, bow to each other and go off r. and l. The Quaker remains on settle l. of fireplace reading from a small book.
Monroe.
A friendly call!
Jefferson.
To conciliate him.
Monroe.
With what object?
Jefferson.
We need his cooperation. [Sits again.] The decision of the location of the Capital of the United States is now a matter of urgent necessity. It is vitally necessary that we should secure the Capital for the South, where our influence is paramount.
Monroe.
Don't see any need to worry about that. The North hasn't got any chance anyway. Why, Washington's a Virginian—if he is under Alexander Hamilton's thumb.
Giles.
[Rising.] George Washington ain't got a damned bit of loyalty in him!
