INT. AN EMPTY COMMITTEE ROOM, THE CAPITOL - DAY

Hawkins enters and stops when he sees Pendleton and Wood. It's a trap. LeClerk follows, closing the door.

           FERNANDO WOOD

Bless my eyes, if it isn't the Post Master of Millersburg Ohio!

Hawkins looks at LeClerk, who guiltily avoids his glance.

           GEORGE PENDLETON

Mr. LeClerk felt honor-bound to inform us. Of your disgusting betrayal. Your prostitution.

           FERNANDO WOOD

Is that true, Postmaster Hawkins? Is your maidenly virtue for sale?

Hawkins sinks.