it'd been all right, because they are paying their men, but Rhode Island says they can't.
Hamilton.
What do you wish me to do?
Woman.
I heard General Washington spoke at a meeting of the soldiers last night and he gave his word that every one would be paid. I know he will keep his word, sir, but we can't wait.
Hamilton.
[Kindly.] Why did you come to me?
Woman.
They told me that you were Secretary of the Treasury, where all the money is.
Hamilton.
[Giving another hopeless look at Schuyler, who grunts.] I wish I could make you understand. The Treasury at present is only a name—an empty name. [Takes paper from Woman.] This is Rhode Island's promise to pay. Mrs. Whalen, I am trying to make the country keep this promise; I'm trying to make them pay.
Woman.
How long shall we have to wait, sir?
Hamilton.
I don't know. Here [trying two waistcoat pockets before finding it] take this.
