through then, not even with Jefferson and Monroe behind you. Public opinion would be too strong.
Jefferson.
[Coming in between Hamilton and Giles.] Citizen Hamilton, you must excuse me. I cannot stand by while Citizen Giles continues in this way. I wish to express my regret that a representative of Virginia should behave in such a deplorable manner. [Bows to Hamilton.] I take my leave.
Giles.
[Moving across to r. back angrily.] Well, Jefferson's words don't alter facts—at least not with me they don't.
Jay.
[l. c. at back.] Is there any danger of the newspapers getting it?
Giles.
[Coming to c.] There's more than a danger; it's a fact that the Advertiser has got the story and is going to publish it in to-morrow's issue, unless
Hamilton.
[In front of chair r. of table.] Unless
Giles.
I think it would be better if Mrs. Hamilton
Hamilton.
Mrs. Hamilton is your hostess. You said, "unless"
