It is too late, he thinks, now--too late to change things. His
dream of love is rudely dispelled.
However, after a visit from the Watchdog, in which the gangster
loyally champions Florence's character and "lays down the law" to
Blinker, the latter sees Florence again, realizing his own great fault
in being too quick to judge--and the reconciliation is made sweeter by
his willingness to have Florence do her will with the remodeling of
the tenement, while the Watchdog finds comfort in the smiles of Ella.
CAST OF CHARACTERS[37]
FLORENCE A sweet, innocent girl, whose environment
shapes her conduct;
sympathetic type.
BLINKER Rich, idle, careless of responsibility,
and as much a victim to his
own station as is Florence; slightly
affected; but must not lose sympathy
or create distaste.
ELLA Snappy, shop-girl type; keen contrast
to Florence, and used to build
up and emphasize the fine nature of
Florence.
BILL[38] A typical slums character--gang
leader; generally living by his wits,
but possessed of a deep-rooted devotion
to anybody who is "square"
with him.
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