She looks disconsolately at her figures. Then as she glances
up her eyes brighten and she waves a hand.[40]
[Footnote 40: Continuing atmosphere of sympathy for Florence, and
beginning story in leisurely manner in harmony with its lack of
dramatic opening.]
_Leader--_
FRIEND ELLA, OF THE SHOE-STORE CASHIER'S CAGE.
3--Street near boarding house.
Ella, whose face is piquant with recognition, waves in a
snappy, "Oh! Hello, Kid" manner, and goes toward boarding
house.
4--Boarding house steps, as in 2. Close-up of two girls.
Ella comes on and greets Florence in breezy way; Florence is
pleased, but her manner of salutation is more quiet, though
equally sincere. Ella drops on step, looks at figures, and
grins. Florence indicates her depression, due to the figures
that will not balance with her meager income. Ella makes a
proposition, saying:
_Cut-in leader--_
"WHY NOT SHARE A ROOM WITH ME? WE MIGHT EACH SAVE ENOUGH TO
ADD A DILL PICKLE TO OUR LUNCH."
Florence is impressed, and Ella bids her come along and see
the place.[41]
[Footnote 41: Ella definitely introduced; relationship of the girls
established. Note characterization in leader.]
5--Wider view of steps.
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