Monroe.
Then what's the use of us going to ask favors of him when he knows perfectly well that we are the most active opponents of his bill?
Giles.
I say, fight him.
Monroe.
I believe you're right, Giles, fight him!
Jefferson.
[Coming toward table l.] Come, come, Monroe, more flies may be caught with a dish of molasses than with a sea of vinegar. You know you've set your heart on being appointed Minister to France.
Monroe.
I have.
Jefferson.
Hamilton's word will go a long way with Washington. [Reynolds turns his head slightly toward them, then picking up paper sits on seat r. of fireplace and reads, removing his hat, which he places beside him.] Come, we'll make a friendly call.
Giles.
Hamilton will fight tooth and nail to have the Capital in New York.
Jefferson.
That may be. Hamilton is a New Yorker.
Giles.
[Sneers.] Is he? He comes from God knows where.
