Scenario:
SCENE 1. Beneath Rickety Railroad Bridge.
Dalton making notes; he directs one of two laborers to strike pier of bridge. He does so; there is a hail of debris; they all hurry out in alarm.
CAPTION 1. CONSULTING ENGINEER DALTON BRINGS MATTER OF ROTTEN BRIDGE BEFORE DONNELLY, PRESIDENT OF THE ROAD.
SCENE 2. President Donnelly’s Office.
Donnelly bullying stenographer over an error. Boy enters; announces Dalton; Donnelly shakes head emphatically can’t see him; boy says it is urgent; Donnelly looks at him a second, then nods and turns belligerently to receive Dalton.
SCENE 3. Anteroom of Office.
Dalton pacing determinedly and anxiously. Boy enters; nods; exit Dalton.
SCENE 4. Same as 2. Office.
Dalton advances and begins confidently. Donnelly stops him. Dalton amazed; walks to map and points out bridge. Donnelly angrily refuses to listen. Dalton turns; delivers eloquent tirade. Donnelly in rage rings bell; obsequious employe enters; he is told to put Dalton out and pay him off. Dalton speaks his mind before he goes.