T. Then he can’t escape, G., if we turn him over to you.
G. Leave off your jokes, T.; this is not a place for them. Mr. President, what says he to our proposal?
Prest. He likes it not; he wants more ready money than we possess—he won’t budge.
S. But, if we could get possession of the bonds, I think I could make a private advance.
T. (aside.) Yes, no doubt, and a private profit, too.
G. Does he object to our credit, Mr. President.
Prest. Not at all; he has the most perfect confidence; that was cared for at Philadelphia, before he came here.
J. Can’t we come over him with champagne?
PLANS, HARD NAMES, AND FLOORING.
T. If we had less sham here, I think it would be better.