31--Front of ranch, same as 5--
Steve mounted ready to ride away. He holds photograph in
left hand, still bandaged. He puts out right hand again and
takes Jess's, in a parting handshake. Then he puts photo in
inner pocket of vest, and with a last word and a smile of
gratitude, rides quickly away. Jess watches him ride out of
sight, then sits on steps and looks in direction he has
gone, starting to weep softly.
_Leader--_
A YEAR LATER.
32--Kitchen, same as 8--
Jess laying table for meal. Norma assisting her (or, if a
young child is used, playing). Freeman enters from outer
door, as if just returning from town. He carries bundles,
etc. Puts these down, takes letters from pocket, hands two
to Jess. She looks at one and lays it carelessly on table.
After a glance at the other she signifies, "It must be from
him!" Freeman and child do not observe her expression. She
opens letter and reads:
On screen. Letter--
Dear Miss Freeman,
I am writing this from Winslow--it's as near to your home as
I care to go. But I've got a good position in San Francisco,
and thank God I'm living honestly where nobody knows my past
record. I'd give anything to see you again.
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