Hamilton.
You leave by to-night's boat?
Tallyrand.
Yes, or rather it sails in the early hours of the morning.
Hamilton.
Then you have plenty of time. [Taking chair from in front of sofa and sitting r. of c. table.] Sit down and have supper with me.
Tallyrand.
[Moving away to l.] Oh, no—you Americans take too much food. When you are not doing something else, you are always sitting down to supper.
Hamilton.
Well, be a good American and sit down then.
Tallyrand.
[Extending hand.]
No, no, I come to give you one last embrace. I am in haste. I must leave you. Adieu.
Hamilton.
[Still seated.] Why not stop and gossip? I've finished my work for to-night.
Tallyrand.
To be frank with you, I have to make my adieux to some—er—ladies.
Hamilton.
[Rising.] Oh!
