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Presently there is a knock on the door and Thompson enters and speaks to Davidson. Thompson's entire demeanor is changed - s. She appears a broken and frightened woman. She apologizes, admits she is powerless against Davidson's decisions, and asks him to allow her to leave the island bound for anywhere except San Francisco. Davidson, in an apparent epiphany, concludes that Thompson is wanted for some crime in San Francisco, and announces that if she returns there she will be sent to the penitentiary. Thompson, weeping, confirms that she has a three-year sentence upon her. Davidson, now more resolute than ever, declares she must return to San Francisco and serve her prison sentence. Thompson, frantic, collapses - Dr. Macphail assists her to her room and gives her an injection to calm her down.

When Dr. Macphail returns to the room he...