Remorse creeps over Carson; shows weakness and thoughtfulness; gradually takes on strength and purpose. Offers a little prayer; his hand shoots forward to key. Black Jack up on his feet.
Scene 39.
Close-up of two men over desk.
Black Jack registers, “Get away from that key.” Carson, working like mad, every muscle tense. Carson registers, “There’ll be no wreck to-night.” Sending message.
Flash—message: Hold No—
Black Jack steps back, fires. Carson grasps breast, rises, slumps back into chair, falls forward on table. Black Jack studies him.
Scene 40.
Interior of section-house, with bunks.
Superintendent and other telegrapher hear shot, pile out of bunks.
Scene 41. Despatch-office, as in 8.