No—I'm scared—the plague's killin' folks every day—and nobody knows what to do for 'em——

[The Doctor and Tom enter from the cabin and come down slowly—the Doctor seems to be debating his course of action.]

[Eagerly to Doctor.]

You can do somethin' for her, Doctor?

Doctor

[Hesitates.]

Yes—Get me a clean towel and a bowl——

Abe

Run, Sarah—quick——

Sarah