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82 [Protesting.] Tallyrand!

A little spree will do you good.

[Crossing to table c. and picks up 's letter.] No, I think not. I think I'll stay at home.

Oh, yes, I know—Mrs. Hamilton is charming—Je l'adore, but she is away—she is away so long.

[Coming to  and pulling himself together.] No, no, no.

I cannot tempt you?

I'm afraid you might. That's why I say goodbye. [Takes hand.] Sail home as fast as a fair wind will carry you. Your genius is universal, but your morals are indigenous to Paris. Godspeed!

[''Turning at room door.  is on his left.''] Au 'voir, dear friend. When I am in France and I think of America one big figure will come before my eyes—Alexander Hamilton! The