s in his
chair.

19--Ella's room. A few touches indicating the refining influence of
Florence.

Ella is getting ready to go out. Florence questions. Ella
says, "I got an afternoon date." Then she vents her
annoyance at the owner of the buildings by saying:

_Cut-in-leader--_

"THE DUB THAT OWNS THIS DUST-BIN IS SO MEAN THAT HE RENTS
THE PARLORS--SO US GIRLS HAS GOT TO MEET OUR GENTLEMEN
FRIENDS SOMEWHERE OUTSIDE--WE CAN'T ENTERTAIN IN OUR ROOMS,
CAN WE?"

Florence shakes her head, and refuses an invitation to
accompany Ella, who goes out.[46]

[Footnote 46: Contrast to Blinker; also forecasts by association of
ideas the coming together of characters; hints at plot.]

20--Oldport's office.

Blinker signing papers. Finishing, he rises. Oldport lays a
restraining hand on his arm, taking another paper. Blinker
shudders in distaste, as Oldport turns and says:

_Cut-in leader--_

"THERE IS A MATTER CONCERNING THE RENTING OF THE PARLORS IN
ONE OF YOUR BUILDINGS--YOUR FATHER HAD INTENDED TO REMODEL
THEM, SO--"

Blinker shrugs, and rises, protesting, imploring Oldport to
let him get away. Oldport rises, and follows him to door,
where he stops him.

21--Close-up door of Oldport office.

Oldport is serious, almost pleading, as Blinker wheels.
Oldport says:

_Cut-in leader--_

"BECAUSE THE PARLORS ARE RENTED AS ROOMS, THE GIRLS, MOSTLY
SHOP WORKERS, MUST DO THEIR ENTERTAINING OF
MEN--ELSEWHERE--"

Blinker turns deprecatingly, and says:

_Cut-in leader--_

"DEAR OLD MAN--ANOTHER TIME, _PLEASE_!"

He hurries out. Oldport frowns with annoyance, then shrugs.

Diaphragm out.

Diaphragm in:[47]

[Footnote 47: The close of one incident and beginning of another, no
leader being required.]

22--Front of hat-shop where Florence is employed.

Frank, a typical street-flirt, is lounging, watching some
girls pass; they laugh and nudge each other; then Florence
comes out of shop and Frank, lifting cap, falls into step
beside her. Depict innocence on Florence's part--she does
not "get his drift."[48]

[Footnote 48: This scene-sequence develops character, with contrast of
the two leads; also registers that Florence's future conduct is
influenced by Ella--not voluntary.]

23--Exterior of golf club.

Blinker arrives in haste, to find fri