Florence is coming in. She is panting. Still shaking with
fright and mortification, she flings herself across the bed.
28--A street corner.
Ella is parting from a "gentleman friend" and thanks him for
a "swell time," then starts for home as he turns, hat
lifted, and goes.
29--Golf course.
Show Blinker's egotism as he wins match amid plaudits of his
friends.
30--Ella's room.
Florence still on bed as Ella comes in. "What's up, Kid?"
Florence explains. Ella laughs, and tells her the lad meant
no harm, then rising in denunciation of their environment,
she exclaims:
_Cut-in leader--_
"LORD, KID! A GIRL CAN'T STICK IN THE HOUSE AND BE A DRIED
PRUNE WITHOUT NO FRIENDS. IF SHE CAN'T BRING 'EM HOME--SHE
HAS TO MEET 'EM WHEREVER SHE FINDS 'EM."
This is a new idea to Florence, and it impresses her, though
she is dubious about it. Finally, reconciling herself, she
agrees, saying:
_Cut-in leader--_
"YES, A GIRL HAS _GOT_ TO HAVE _SOME_ FUN. I GUESS IT'S NO
HARM TO LET _NICE_ FELLOWS SPEAK, AND TAKE YOU OUT
SOMETIMES."
Ella assures her that it is no harm. Florence is less
dubious.
_Leader--_
DUN, DREARY MONOTONY DRIVES FLORENCE TO THE ONLY
ENTERTAINMENT HER ENVIRONMENT PERMITS.
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