[46]
[Footnote 46: Contrast to Blinker; also forecasts by association of
ideas the coming together of characters; hints at plot.]
20--Oldport's office.
Blinker signing papers. Finishing, he rises. Oldport lays a
restraining hand on his arm, taking another paper. Blinker
shudders in distaste, as Oldport turns and says:
_Cut-in leader--_
"THERE IS A MATTER CONCERNING THE RENTING OF THE PARLORS IN
ONE OF YOUR BUILDINGS--YOUR FATHER HAD INTENDED TO REMODEL
THEM, SO--"
Blinker shrugs, and rises, protesting, imploring Oldport to
let him get away. Oldport rises, and follows him to door,
where he stops him.
21--Close-up door of Oldport office.
Oldport is serious, almost pleading, as Blinker wheels.
Oldport says:
_Cut-in leader--_
"BECAUSE THE PARLORS ARE RENTED AS ROOMS, THE GIRLS, MOSTLY
SHOP WORKERS, MUST DO THEIR ENTERTAINING OF
MEN--ELSEWHERE--"
Blinker turns deprecatingly, and says:
_Cut-in leader--_
"DEAR OLD MAN--ANOTHER TIME, _PLEASE_!"
He hurries out. Oldport frowns with annoyance, then shrugs.
Diaphragm out.
Diaphragm in:[47]
[Footnote 47: The close of one incident and beginning of another, no
leader being required.]
22--Front of hat-shop where Florence is employed.
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