" They cease talking and
turn, looking up street. Dr. Turner and Freeman ride up and
dismount. They force their way through crowd and approach
door of the sheriff's office. They knock twice, but door
does not open. Freeman calls loudly to those inside, while
Dr. Turner faces the mob and warns them to keep their
distance when the door is opened. Presently door opens,
sheriff and his deputy appearing, with guns drawn. Freeman
quickly tells them what they want and he and doctor pass
inside. Mob becomes very demonstrative now.
24--Interior of sheriff's office. Door at left, closest to
working-line, leads to street. Door at back of room, when opened,
shows exterior backing--
Enter Dr. Turner and Freeman. Sheriff and deputy step back
as they enter and bar door the moment they have come in.
Steve sits on chair beside table, handcuffed. His face shows
only a complete resignation to his fate. He is neither
excited nor indifferent. Doctor speaks to sheriff, who nods.
Doctor goes to Steve with deputy, who unlocks handcuffs.
Doctor quickly examines Steve's wounded arm, then binds it
up. _Meantime_ the sheriff is listening to Freeman, who
tells him of all Steve has done for him, in helping to save
the life of his child.
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