Scene 34. _Despatch-office, as in 8._

Black Jack giving another order: “Give No. 5 order to meet No. 2 at Big

Bend instead of Napavin.” Carson turns quickly on Black Jack in defiant

manner. Registers, “For God’s sake, man, do you know that means a human

slaughter?” Black Jack laughs mercilessly. Carson, strongly protesting,

finally refuses. Black Jack leaps closer. “Send it, or I’ll bore you

through and send it myself.” Carson realizes Black Jack is master of

situation any way he decides. Slowly he comes to a decision, finally he

reaches forward to key. Expression of Black Jack’s face shows what he

is sending. Black Jack nods approval.

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