INSERT (III) DIALOG. “WE MUST OPERATE IMMEDIATELY!”
SCENE 15. (Continued.)
One doctor has opened case; stands scratching his head in despair; instrument missing.
SCENE 16. Same as 14. Roadway.
Guards pushing back the curious. Dalton, now completely mad, enters hatless and wild-eyed; looks about till he sees people on beds; gives a cry and tries to pass; guard pushes him back. Dalton beats down guard murderously; rushes on.
SCENE 17. Same as 15, Field Hospital.
Mrs. Dalton on her knees sobbing before pallet. Doctor is telling Mrs. Donnelly of predicament; she instantly points to car; doctor calls his aid and instantly the cot is lifted and hurried away, Mrs. Donnelly supporting Mrs. Dalton from scene.
SCENE 18. Very Near Donnelly Car.
Florence standing alongside and looking painfully at what is approaching. Men enter with stretcher. They are halted this moment by appearance of Dalton who lifts cover from Arthur’s face and sobs like a child. The two women appear. A terrible look of frenzy comes into Dalton’s eyes; it gradually disappears as he feels Florence’s hand in his; she soothes him completely. Mrs. Dalton is helped into car that drives away. A buggy nearby is requisitioned; they all get in and exeunt.
CAPTION 4. FLORENCE BECOMES THE DALTONS’ ANGEL OF HAPPINESS.