Steve is just making an ice-pack with a piece of flannel.  Places it on child’s head.  He stands watching the child intently for a moment, then looks at the girl.  Jess shows her gratitude very plainly.  She holds out her hand.  Steve starts to take it, then draws back sharply.  Jess astonished, not understanding his reluctance.  He hangs his head, but remains silent.  Jess watches him for a moment and then turns away.  She is standing by table which is close to the bed.  As she turns she knocks over the bottle of medicine with one hand.  It falls to floor and breaks, spilling on carpet.  Jess shows utter consternation.  Steve also distressed.  Jess points to alarm clock standing on table, speaking to Steve excitedly.  He greatly impressed by the gravity of the situation.  She indicates that the doctor lives in the distant town.  He nods, evidently trying to make up his mind what to do.  Suddenly turns to Jess, 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’”

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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’!”

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