e is not yet out of danger. She points toward town. He
indicates that the horse he has ridden belongs to someone in
town. He takes money from pocket and hands it to her,
indicating that he wishes her to give it to the owner of the
horse. She assents. Steve then points inside. Jess invites
him to follow her in. He goes up steps after her.

28--Bedroom, same as 4--

Jess enters, followed by Steve. He goes across to bed and
bends over Norma, who is sleeping quietly. Turning around,
he sees the photographs on the shelf on wall, Jess's picture
among them. He looks at her as if hesitating to speak, then,
pointing to her picture, asks if he may take it with him.
She is a trifle confused at first; then, realizing the
change that has taken place in the man, she takes it down
and is about to hand it to him, when he takes piece of
pencil from pocket of vest and hands it to her, asking her
to write her name on it. Jess looks at him, then takes
pencil and writes on back of photo.

29--Bust of Jess's right hand holding photograph, showing back, on
which is written:

WITH THE SYMPATHY AND BEST WISHES OF JESS FREEMAN. I SHOULD
LIKE TO KNOW, A YEAR FROM NOW, HOW YOU ARE GETTING ON.

30--Back to 28--

Jess hands the photograph to Steve. He glances at what is
written and looks at her as if longing to speak, but merely
takes her hand and looks his great gratitude, and
determination to atone for the past, urged on by her
encouragement. Then he turns to door and she follows him out
of room.

31--Front of ranch, same as 5--

Steve mounted ready to ride away. He holds photograph in
left hand, still bandaged. He puts out right hand again and
takes Jess's, in a parting handshake. Then he puts photo in
inner pocket of vest, and with a last word and a smile of
gratitude, rides quickly away. Jess watches him ride out of
sight, then sits on steps and looks in direction he has
gone, starting to weep softly.

_Leader--_

A YEAR LATER.

32--Kitchen, same as 8--

Jess laying table for meal. Norma assisting her (or, if a
young child is used, playing). Freeman enters from outer
door, as if just returning from town. He carries bundles,
etc. Puts these down, takes letters from pocket, hands two
to Jess. She looks at one and lays it carelessly on table.