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104 for his old country and let him work for himself and for you? [Rising and crossing to back of table ] Father says he could make twenty thousand dollars a year easily as a lawyer in private practice.

[Dusting panes of glass.] The life of this Republic is dearer to him than anything else in the world.

Oh! Dearer than his wife and family, I suppose?

Rh

There's no question of that. I know his ambitions and I'm proud to be helping—if it's only in this way.

[Throwing down paper disgustedly.] Three thousand dollars a year! How do they expect him to provide for you? The government ought to be ashamed of itself.

Rh

[Balancing herself on the top step.] If you get so excited at the bottom of these steps, I shan't need anybody to provide for me.

[Slamming door behind him.] Betsy Schuyler! Come down at once. What on earth are you doing up there?