Hamilton.
[Laughing uneasily.] Well, Betsy, we'll pay a visit to the rag shop first, and the house can wait.
Betsy.
No, no, we'll do the house first—and I'll wait. But you must have untold wealth hidden away. Why, there's two quarters' salary since I've been gone—and no wife to spend it for you.
Hamilton.
[Distressed.] Betsy, I've had some unexpected expenses recently—but next quarter
Betsy.
Why, it's all right, dear. Everything can wait. Only I didn't know. I thought you'd been at home, busy, and hadn't much opportunity of spending.
Hamilton.
I've had some expensive presents to make—diplomatic presents, you know.
Betsy.
[With a little laugh.] Oh, bribes.
Hamilton.
[Glancing at her quickly.] I'm afraid it almost amounts to that.
Betsy.
That doesn't sound like you, Alexander. I can't bear to think [Knock heard. They rise.] Now, here's somebody coming to take you away from me, I suppose.
