Sheriff plainly much impressed. Looks
across at Steve and shakes head, realizing his duty and yet
filled with sympathy for the outlaw. Freeman continues to
plead with him. Doctor finishes working with Steve and looks
across at them. Sheriff and deputy whirl round and draw guns
again as all hear sound of heavy blows on street door. (If
position of door in set permits, show door shaken as if by
blows upon it.) All realize that the mob means business. On
back wall is reward placard similar to one posted outside
(same card). Sheriff, turning to Steve, points to this.
Steve nods. Sheriff calls attention of all to back door.
Then, facing Steve again, he indicates, "If I let you go
that way, will you live honestly hereafter?" Steve looks at
him a moment, then crosses to placard and pointing to words
proclaiming reward for "Aravaipa Steve," passes other hand
in front of eyes, as if in disgust at what he has been, then
hangs head. Sheriff watches him a moment, then holds out his
hand. Steve grasps it and turns to Freeman and Dr. Turner.
As deputy turns toward street door, hearing more knocking
upon it, Freeman and doctor both shake hands with Steve,
sheriff quietly opens back door, and Steve, after hesitating
a moment, slips out.
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