Jefferson.
On the Potomac.
Giles.
Well, that's a damned sight better'n New York.
Jefferson.
[Coming back to table.] Come, we will call on Hamilton this evening—a friendly call—after supper, perhaps. But remember we must steer clear of any mention of his Bill for the Government Assumption of States' Debts.
Monroe.
It doesn't suit me to go begging to Hamilton.
Giles.
He's got the President wound round his little finger.
Monroe.
And the people trust him.
Giles.
Shake the people's faith in him, that's the thing.
Jefferson.
He's honest, Giles. We've tested his honesty.
Monroe.
Yes, the Anti-Federalists have attacked his honesty as Secretary of the Treasury from every possible angle, and he's always beaten us.
Giles.
We ain't used up our whole bag o' tricks yet, not by a damned sight.
