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76 [With alacrity.] Shall we put it in writing?

Rh

I think our oral pledge will be sufficient.

Your word is your bond. In fact I would rather take your word, gentlemen, than the bond of any state in the Union.

That's a bargain then.

[Between them and smiling.] Really, I cannot permit

Let us say, a final settlement of our difference of opinion. May I offer you some refreshment?

Rh

Thank you, no. Citizen Monroe will agree that we have already detained you too long.

[Passing up ' of ' table toward door .