ELIZABETH.
Come, Roger. Thee must wear a fresh neck-cloth.

[Roger and Elizabeth exeunt left. There is a very long pause.

DEBORAH.
Will you have tea, Master Franklin?

FRANKLIN.
If it pleases you, Mistress Read.

DEBORAH.
Cream? Sugar?

FRANKLIN.
I thank you.

[She passes him his cup. There is another long pause.

FRANKLIN
(with a great sigh).
'Tis a silent place, Philadelphia!

[Another pause.

FRANKLIN.
Will you have some bread, Mistress?

DEBORAH
(coldly).