The digit of death points back to the divorce case of Cabot vs. Cabot.
In imposing room of Bar Association, Rufus Holt stands trial for his professional life. Is charged with having thrown the first divorce case he ever lost. Faces of jury of brother lawyers grow contemptuous when prosecutor sums up evidence against him—his visit to Judge Strang’s apartment with Cabot co-respondent, as reported by elevator man, later protectorate of girl and payment of her bills, as proved by florist and manager of up-town hotel, and continued friendship with John Cabot. Now suicide of girl and death of infant conceived during period of sojourn in philanthropist’s home clinches case.
Holt to be formally disbarred. Is broken by disgrace and denied friendship of man for whom he took risk. Leaves trial room.
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Mrs. Cabot finds a new use for “blimps.”
In her quarters at Cabot town-house, Catherine and maid are engaged in packing trunks. Two society friends announced. Shown into disordered suite. Ask questions. Is it true, as papers say, that Mrs. Cabot is going to make trans-Atlantic flight? Catherine gives laughing assurance:
(Insert) “I’ve always enjoyed being first, my dears. I guess I am first to fly from unpleasant notoriety. It will be a joy-ride, as my new lawyer is sure of winning my reopened suit.”
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DUST TO DUST
Beside grave of Trevor Trent, jovial digger finishes double task. Enters auto hearse, followed by single limousine. John steps from car as coffin is lowered. Carries arm-load of roses. Holds face emotionless. Tears off handful of rose petals. Scatters them into grave. Lips move.