JUDGE (to Ben)

You heard the conditions? Shall I make out the bond?

BEN (reluctantly)

Yes.

[He sits moodily at right, looking down at the floor. Jane looks at him for a moment, then turns up to window.

JANE

It’s snowing!

JIM

Thought I smelled it. (He buttons his coat) Well, nothin’ to keep me, is there, Judge?

JUDGE