omes to door followed by her father. Dr.
Turner takes bottle of medicine from pocket of his coat and
hands it to Jess. Jess hands it to father and turns to
doctor again. She is excited and obviously much distressed
at the thought of what may have happened to Steve. Questions
the doctor anxiously. At his reply she shows signs of
breaking into tears. Then turns to her father.

_Leader--_

"I FEAR THAT THE MOB WILL TAKE HIM FROM THE SHERIFF. FOR THE
SAKE OF ALL HE HAS DONE FOR US, RIDE BACK TO PROTECT HIM"

Back to scene.

Freeman, knowing what Steve has done, looks very grave. He
speaks to doctor, who nods head. Then he turns to Jess,
signifies his intention of riding to town at once, and tells
her to attend to Norma, giving her the medicine. The doctor
dismounts, dashes into house, and returns almost
immediately. He indicates that the child is already somewhat
improved. He mounts, and with a parting word to the girl,
both men ride rapidly out of picture.

23--Outside sheriff's office, same as 1--

Mob of cowboys and citizens talking excitedly and crowding
in front of closed door. Evidently all are of the opinion
that Steve should be "strung up." They cease talking and
turn, looking up street. Dr. Turner and Freeman ride up and
dismount. They force their way through crowd and approach
door of the sheriff's office. They knock twice, but door
does not open. Freeman calls loudly to those inside, while
Dr. Turner faces the mob and warns them to keep their
distance when the door is opened. Presently door opens,
sheriff and his deputy appearing, with guns drawn. Freeman
quickly tells them what they want and he and doctor pass
inside. Mob becomes very demonstrative now.

24--Interior of sheriff's office. Door at left, closest to
working-line, leads to street. Door at back of room, when opened,
shows exterior backing--

Enter Dr. Turner and Freeman. Sheriff and deputy step back
as they enter and bar door the moment they have come in.
Steve sits on chair beside table, handcuffed. His face shows
only a complete resignation to his fate. He is neither
excited nor indifferent. Doctor speaks to sheriff, who nods.
Doctor goes to Steve with deputy, who unlocks handcuffs.
Doctor quickly examines Steve's wounded arm, then binds it
up. _Meantime_ the