Tempest at Dawn by James D. Best

Author:James D. Best
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: us constitution, founding, independence hall, General, founding fathers, Historical, ben franklin, george washington, Fiction, james madison, constitutional convention
ISBN: 9781604943443
Publisher: Wheatmark
Published: 2010-02-15T18:27:00.536000+00:00

Madison and Hamilton sat in comfortable chairs in front of a dead fireplace. The Indian Queen harbored its own cloud of flies that added annoyance to the sticky heat. Philadelphia hired boys to scoop up horse droppings, but the summer fly problem grew worse as the days grew hotter.

Madison made a constant motion with a fan. “Alex, why are you leaving? You saw today's proceedings. We need you.”

“We must try a different tack.”

“What’re you talking about? What’s your mission in New York?”

“I've been sworn to secrecy, but all the levers of power don’t reside in Philadelphia.”

“Your comments brought sense to the debate. Votes follow logic.”

“Don’t delude yourself. Votes follow power—power and money.”

“What deal are you sent to barter?”

“I've said too much already. Please don’t force me to be rude.”

Madison sat and contemplated. Only the general could authorize a scheme that required Hamilton to be in New York. What plot had he hatched? Who was privy? Why hadn’t he been informed? Madison became irritated. They’d decided that their young and idealistic philosopher was not mature enough to be taken into their confidence. The general had formulated a deal that included Congress—a deal that possibly exceeded the bounds of propriety. Was it necessary? Not yet. The large states could control the convention only if they had the will. Madison threw down a swallow of Madeira and vowed to get to the bottom of these dealings.

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