85--Outside the door of Ella's room. Gas light in room; dimmer light
in hall.
The "cop" comes softly to door, listens, and then pushes
door quietly inward.
86--Ella's room. Gas-lit.
As the police officer opens the door and looks in, Florence
is quietly sewing, and Bill is leaning back, at his ease,
though it is an effort for him to be unconcerned. He is
smoking. The officer hesitates. Hold suspense of situation.
87--Front of "Row." Night.
Ambulance attendants busy over man. Street crowd being
driven away by several policemen.
88--Ella's room. Gas-lit.
The officer moves forward, his eyes on Bill. Florence does
not betray the slightest sign of dismay. She looks at the
intruder as much in reproof as in surprise. Her steady look
disconcerts the policeman; he shuffles, clears his throat,
and explains his search, glancing toward Bill. Florence
says:
_Cut-in leader--_
"LIVING IN THE BACK OF THE HOUSE WE DON'T HEAR MUCH--OR MY
BROTHER WOULD HAVE GONE DOWN TO SEE WHAT WAS UP."
Bill takes up the lead she gives by pretending eagerness as
to what happened, but the officer, after a hasty look out
over the fire escape, turns and hurries from the room.
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