Madison: *snickering* hey Alexander, how are you doing with your essays
Hamilton: uh I think they’re going okay, why? How are yours?
Madison: oh you know, I just wrote 29 of them. I know the plan WAS 25 but I just found that there was SO much to say
Hamilton: I agree! I finished my 51st the other day
Madison: …
Hamilton: …
Madison: Thomas, we are engaged in a battle for our nation’s very soul