Jefferson.
[Coming toward c.] What do you make of that last remark of his—as irrevocable as our decision regarding his bill?
Monroe.
[r. c.] Sounds like an invitation to strike a bargain.
Jefferson.
Is it worth it?
Monroe.
We can't do without him, damn him.
Jefferson.
Shall we support his bill in return for the Capital?
Monroe.
It's worth anything to get the Capital away from the North.
Jefferson.
It will be hard to explain this change of front to the people. I've said so much about State Rights.
Monroe.
You can make some excuse.
Jefferson.
It will be difficult to explain away.
Monroe.
[Chuckling and coming to c.] Tom Jefferson, you can explain away anything. Give you pen and ink and there isn't your equal for that in the universe. Besides, we may not have to give up a thing.
