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74 I regret to have to refuse you, Mr. Jefferson, but as I said my decision is irrevocable.

I think you said as irrevocable as our decision regarding your bill.

[Turning and apparently trying to recall it.] Did I? I think I did.

Suppose we—make—a—concession.

[Coming back to .] Strike a bargain, do you mean?

Well, I wouldn't care to use that word, Mr. Hamilton.

No? We won't use it, then. We'll call it concession.

Rh

Suppose we pass your Bill in return for the Capital?

[With an assumption of astonishment.] Why, gentlemen, this is a surprising proposal. I fear I must have time to think it over.

Rh