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Perhaps you have noticed that in one of these notes I state that on my honour I can not accommodate him with the three hundred dollars he demands , because it is quite out of my power to furnish it . Odd , that a thieving Secretary , engaged in riotous speculation , could not lay his hand on three hundred dollars , especially if it were necessary to close this rascal 's mouth . I doubt , gentlemen , if you will be able to convince the country that I am a fool . Nevertheless , I recognize that this accusation must be met by controverting proof ; and if you will do me the honour to call at my house to-night at nine o'clock , I shall , in the presence of the Comptroller of the Treasury , furnish these proofs . '' He rose , and the others pushed back their chairs and departed hastily . Muhlenberg 's red face wore a look of relief , but Monroe scowled . Neither had failed to be impressed by the Secretary 's manner , and the Speaker of the House , ashamed of his part in the business , would gladly have listened to an immediate vindication .