Mrs. Dalton staggering back from telephone; sinks into chair and takes Arthur tragically into her arms.
SCENE 10. Another Outer Office.
Dalton pacing up and down; another man enters; men shake hands cordially; Dalton asks question; other points to empty desks; Dalton turns sadly away.
SCENE 11. Same as 5. Living-room.
Mrs. Dalton and Arthur dressed for journey; bag on table; she is finishing note; holds it up and reads:
INSERT (I) LETTER. “FATHER WILL HELP US OUT, DEAR, AND I AM TAKING ARTHUR TO HOYTSVILLE WITH ME.”
SCENE 11. (Continued.)
She has Arthur kiss note; she kisses it, sticks it in the mirror; exeunt.
SCENE 12. City Street.
Dalton going along despondent; boy asks him to buy paper. Dalton brushes him away; boy insists, pointing excitedly to scare head. Dalton shows wild interest;