INSERT (V) CLOSE-VIEW PHOTOGRAPHS.
One showing little Arthur smiling and healthy. Other of him emaciated; face disfigured; on crutches, with but one leg.
SCENE 25. (Continued.)
Dalton now convulsed with madness has taken rope from pocket; springs on Donnelly; there is an uncertain struggle in process as scene fades.
SCENE 26. Same as 6. Veranda.
Maid returning telegram to messenger and urging him to follow disappearing auto; he rides away as fast as he can.
SCENE 27. Same as 2. Office.
Dalton sits facing Donnelly whom he has bound and gagged; both men with clothes half torn off. Dalton approaches pointing to photographs; tries to speak; breaks down and weeps like a child. Donnelly merely indifferent and defiant. Dalton pantomimes tragically the whole story; beats his breast, points accusingly at Donnelly; raises his clenched fists as tho to brain him; then remembers and smiles crazily; whispers behind his hand:
INSERT (VI) DIALOG. “IN 50 MINUTES YOUR CHILD WILL BE ON THE SCRAP-HEAP, TOO!”
SCENE 27. (Continued.)