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Betsy.
Good-morning, father.

[Kisses him; they come down, Betsy on his l.

Hamilton.
[Giving his hand.] Judge Jay, it is good of you to honor us with a visit. [Jay comes to Hamilton.] You've been away.

Jay.
[Down r. in front of sofa.] Yes, for a month. On my return I went first to General Washington, whom I now find installed in Colonel Frank's house at Germantown.

Hamilton.
Yes, the place was available as temporary executive quarters.

Jay.
I then came to pay my respects to Mrs. Hamilton and to congratulate you on your having converted Jefferson and Monroe to the support of your Bill.

Hamilton.
That is gradually filtering through to the other states, eh?

Schuyler.
Alexander's a wonder!

[Extends hand. Hamilton crosses to c. and takes it.

Hamilton.
You know, Jefferson and Monroe have withheld the news of their capitulation as long as possible.