The turn turtle is an insignificant reptile, great only in its cowardice. It never looks danger in the face, but at first alarm pulls in its head and scuddles away. Watch this one.
Turtle enters slowly. Protrudes head. Looks around. Face changes to that of John Cabot. A pair of hands—recognizably Dolores Trent’s—appear. Stretch toward turtle. Face shows fright. Head withdraws into shell. Turtle crawls off.
(On Screen)
THE FIRST TURN
John Cabot enters his Broad Street office. Seats himself at desk. Goes through pile of letters in weary manner. Stops to study one.
(Show, in Dolores’ Handwriting—Envelope of Dolores’ note, with “Personal” underscored and the return address of Retreat for Wayward Girls in corner.)
John interrupted by arrival of Rufus Holt who looks worried, but tries to cheer up when John asks about Dolores. Attorney assures John:
(Insert) “Miss Trent is comfortably settled at a shore resort, as well and happy as can be expected until matters are settled.”
With a gesture John asks Holt to wait until he has finished his mail. Again takes up Dolores’ letter. Is unfolding enclosure when Catherine, in street costume, enters. She shows amused surprise at Holt’s presence, but insists that he remain when he attempts to leave.
She takes chair which John places for her. From her purse produces a ticket which she offers for his inspection.