28—­A street corner.

     Ella is parting from a “gentleman friend” and thanks him for
     a “swell time,” then starts for home as he turns, hat
     lifted, and goes.

29—­Golf course.

     Show Blinker’s egotism as he wins match amid plaudits of his
     friends.

30—­Ella’s room.

Florence still on bed as Ella comes in.  “What’s up, Kid?” Florence explains.  Ella laughs, and tells her the lad meant no harm, then rising in denunciation of their environment, she exclaims: 

Cut-in leader—­

     “LORD, KID!  A GIRL CAN’T STICK IN THE HOUSE AND BE A DRIED
     PRUNE WITHOUT NO FRIENDS.  IF SHE CAN’T BRING ’EM HOME—­SHE
     HAS TO MEET ’EM WHEREVER SHE FINDS ’EM.”

     This is a new idea to Florence, and it impresses her, though
     she is dubious about it.  Finally, reconciling herself, she
     agrees, saying: 

Cut-in leader—­

     “YES, A GIRL HAS GOT TO HAVE SOME FUN.  I GUESS IT’S NO
     HARM TO LET NICE FELLOWS SPEAK, AND TAKE YOU OUT
     SOMETIMES.”

     Ella assures her that it is no harm.  Florence is less
     dubious.

Leader—­

     DUN, DREARY MONOTONY DRIVES FLORENCE TO THE ONLY
     ENTERTAINMENT HER ENVIRONMENT PERMITS.

31—­A park entrance.

     Florence allows a neat chap who has been flirting to take
     her arm, and they go off together.

Leader—­

     SOMETIMES THE MOVIES—­

32—­Outside moving picture house.  Night.

     Florence is laughing as she comes on with ANOTHER
     nice-looking chap who takes her in to see the show.

Leader—­

     SOMETIMES MOONY SPOONING—­

33—­Park seat near lake.  Moon on water for pretty view.

     Florence is allowing a different fellow to sit close and
     hold her hand. (No inclination to get “fresh.”)

Leader—­

     BUT ALWAYS THE SAME TACTICS, AND EACH TIME WITH A DIFFERENT
     CAVALIER.[49]

[Footnote 49:  Note the progressive series of leaders to emphasize Florence’s characteristic morality.]

34—­Front door, Brickdust Row.  Evening.

     Florence comes on, with an impatient swain, but she gives
     absolutely no indication that this is where she lives, and
     they pass off.

35—­Street corner.

     Florence and companion come on.  She says “good night” and
     refuses to let him go further.  When he is gone around the
     corner she retraces her steps toward home.

     Diaphragm slowly out.

Leader—­

     AH, THE TRIBULATIONS OF BLINKER!

36—­Oldport’s office.

     Blinker comes in, disgusted.  Oldport laughs at him somewhat
     sardonically as Blinker says: