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HAMILTON
Schuyler.
Proud? Why, since they've been back my bosom has so swelled with pride that my foot has sunk into insignificance.
Hamilton.
[Taking chair from l. of table and placing it l. c. front of table.] Will you sit down, Judge? [Indicates chair r. of table.] There was something you wished to say to me?
Jay.
[Coming to chair r. of table.] Yes—er—yes. Ahem! What a very pleasant room you have here.
[Tentatively.
Hamilton.
I'm beginning to doubt it, Judge Jay.
Jay.
[Surprised.] To doubt it? Why?
[Sits r. of table.
Hamilton.
That is precisely the remark Mr. Jefferson made when he had something unpleasant to say to me.
[Sits l. c. in front of table, but facing somewhat toward Jay.
Jay.
You are right. I have something that it is not easy to say to you.
Schuyler.
Do you wish me to go, Judge?
