Scene 29. Despatch-office, as in 8.
Carson studying train report. Office door being cautiously opened. Black Jack steps stealthily into room, covering Carson with automatic, closes door. Carson quickly turns. Carson registers, “Black Jack.” Latter makes threatening move toward Carson’s hands, saying, “Stick ’em up.” Carson hesitates, then slowly raises hands. Outlaw steps quickly behind and searches him, takes position in front of Carson.
Scene 30.
Exterior of station, as in 18.
Close-up of Bird seated on door-step with Winchester across knee. Leisurely rolls cigarette.
Scene 31.
Interior despatch-office, as in 8.
Black Jack studying order-book, tosses it on table, steps back on sleeping cat’s tail, disconcerted for a moment. Turns to kick cat. Carson about to leap at him. Black Jack turns back quickly, shoves automatic under Carson’s nose and backs him into seat. Keeping Carson covered, Black Jack settles down at table, studying order-book. Speaks—
Subtitle: “Stick out a red for No. 2 at Wind River.”
Carson sends message.