FRANKLIN
Sit down here, my boy.
RUTLEDGE
Thank you.
FRANKLIN
Do you think you can swing the South Carolina delegation for independence?
RUTLEDGE
I don't know, Dr. Franklin, but I've invited them to my lodging to dine with me and talk over the question.
FRANKLIN
Good, good! Often an excellent meal and a taste of fine wine carry more conviction than hours of argument. As I see it now, we must swing South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Delaware into line before tomorrow morning.