WILLIAM.
He says his name is Franklin.
ROGER.
Then ask friend Franklin if he'll sup with us. Tell him we, too, would hear the news from Boston—that he'll confer a favor if he'll come. And mind, no hint about an empty purse! I fear at first I put the matter clumsily. Give him my later message. That is all.
WILLIAM.
I will, sir.
[Exit, with a flourish, right background
ROGER.
I hope he comes.
ELIZABETH
(fondly).