SCENE 19. Hospital Private Room.
Arthur in bed; opens his eyes and speaks; nurse motions toward door; Mrs. Dalton enters; Arthur half turns away to mother’s great grief. Dalton enters listlessly; maniacal cunning in his eye; in turn, he is almost repulsed by Arthur. Florence enters with bouquet; tiptoes to downcast parents; her influence marked, especially on Dalton; she puts her arm round both of their necks and kisses them in turn. She moves to bedside; Arthur looks up and smiles immediately; she strokes the hand he puts out; kisses his cheek and moves away. Dalton now sobbing takes her in his arms, showing great affection. They all exeunt on tiptoe.
CAPTION 5. SEEKING TERRIBLE VENGEANCE DALTON LEARNS THAT DONNELLY TOO HAS A CHILD.
SCENE 20. Same as 3. Anteroom.
Dalton conversing with boy to latter’s discomfiture; asks cunningly, pointing toward Donnelly’s private office, if he has children. Boy annoyed nods and indicates height of child. Dalton persists; finally boy writes Donnelly’s country home address on piece of paper; Dalton stows it away with vicious delight and sneaks out. Donnelly enters hurriedly; tells boy never to let Dalton in again.
CAPTION 6. THE MESSENGER OF DESTRUCTION AND ITS UNSUSPECTED VICTIMS.
SCENE 21. Same as 5. Living-room.
Arthur in reclining chair; crutches beside him. Dalton in corner working on obvious bomb with time clock connection; looks around crazily now and then, gathering the outfit in his arms when he thinks he hears someone coming. Mrs. Dalton pats him gently when he shows violence toward an unseen enemy. Enter Florence; Dalton is first to see her; takes her in his arms joyfully; changed at once. Florence plays with machine; he shows how it operates; imitates train; points to clock; then pantomimes big explosion. They have not heard Mrs. Donnelly enter; she comes forward and picks it up; but he is suspicious and will say no more. Mrs. Dalton draws her gently away; two shake their heads sadly; approach Arthur.
CAPTION 7. THE 4.29 TRAIN DOOMED!
SCENE 22. Similar to 1. Beneath Railroad Bridge.