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regarding my bill. [Monroe and Jefferson exchange a glance which Hamilton observes.] You'll excuse me. I'm sure I heard the General calling. [Going to window c.] I'm afraid of the night air for your gout, father-in-law. You'd better be getting home.
[Enter Schuyler. Jefferson moves away toward l., thinking.
Schuyler.
Good-evening, gentlemen.
[With a profound bow and greatly pleased.
Jefferson.
Good-evening, Citizen Schuyler.
Monroe.
Good-evening.
Schuyler.
[Passing across toward door up r.] I won't interrupt you. I'll just toddle along.
Hamilton.
[Following and laughing.] Toddle? With that foot?
Schuyler.
[Throwing open the door up r.]
The foot's better, Alexander. Good-night, gentlemen.
Hamilton.
Excuse me while I see the General to the door.
[They go off up r. Hamilton closes the door after him.
