looks straight into her
eyes, then extends hand. She is puzzled, but takes proffered
hand. Steve holds hers a moment and then drops it. He looks
at her again and then hangs head, speaking with face
averted.

_Leader--_

"I'LL SEE THAT YOU GET MORE MEDICINE ALL RIGHT; BUT _I_
WON'T BRING IT. OVER IN TOWN THEY CALL ME 'ARAVAIPA STEVE'"

Back to scene.

As Steve speaks, Jess looks at him horror-stricken, and
shrinks, hiding face in hands. Steve watches her with
expression of mingled anguish and remorse. Suddenly Jess
draws herself erect, indicating that, no matter who or what
he may be, she thanks him for what he has done for her and
appreciates it. Extends her hand, looking him full in the
face. He hesitates, then seizes her hand in both of his and
grips it. She does not move--simply continues to gaze
straight into his eyes. Steve drops her hand and reaches
for his hat. She watches him as he prepares to leave. Then,
suddenly, she shows that she fully realizes what it means to
him to go for the medicine. She springs to his side and
seizes his arm. Pointing--as if toward town--she indicates
that he will be arrested the moment he appears there. He
nods head resignedly. She points to the sick child. Then she
reaches out to take his hat, shaking her head. "You must not
go; I can't forget what you have already done for her." He
looks at her a moment, shows that he realizes the
consequences, then takes his hat from her, his face showing
strong determination. He picks up the upper portion of the
broken medicine bottle from the floor; then points to the
child on the bed.

_Leader--_

"THE CHILD'S SAFETY IS WHAT I'M THINKIN' OF. THEY'LL GET ME
SOONER OR LATER ANYHOW. I'M GOIN'!"

Back to scene.

Steve turns quickly toward door. Jess speaks and he turns to
face her. She approaches slowly and stops in front of him,
looks steadily into his eyes for a moment, then impulsively
holds out both her hands. He seizes them, holds them a
moment, then, as she drops her eyes, he lowers her hands
slowly, steps backward, turns, and exit quickly. She looks
up as he passes out of door, then drops on her knees beside
bed and, with one hand reaching out to the child, looks
upward as if in prayer.

18--Exterior--

Steve riding hard into t