The next shot shows Fanny. The juxtaposition of these shots points an accusing finger at Fanny. The mob did all the killing and they didn't take much convincing. Rosewood works pretty well as a melodrama. Singleton is getting better, but there are still times when he overextends.
Nothing can ruin melodrama faster than a scene that goes too far or becomes too obvious.
If Singleton keeps improving, though, we can look forward to some very moving films.