The Washington times., 1920-04-18

3 everything in the open with YOU That's all
mt have now.
CoRA-That thought many
HAI-We mustn't foolish nothing greater life
than people feel for each other.
(desperatelyThas why asking this of Don't
make it harder for NEEDN'T!
HALYou thinking of those out in the city; am thinking
only Of you
CORA-But mustn't
HAI-You're worth to than all of them.
CORA-But you must think of the people
HAThe people? That fool lead with few catch
phrases? ignorant that cheers day and
crucihes the nextG What do they really give anybody?
tell Nothing but ingratitude and while you
five with immorees and monument when you're dead
Why should l sacrifice you for them?
CORA-Ha! You don't know them
HAL-Oh yes do They can't sustain their moral attitudes
It's all periodic fit with them They shout lot while
plays and they cheer fool in the red
light settle back into their old serighteous
ness while McQunns always the job.
unjust You don't know what you're saying It's
ignorant that strong leaders like you
should go them. (He laughsJ You must not forget
who working with against McQuinn.
HAI-The Reformers? Huh I know them too I'm sick to
death political reforms and reformers who plant to-
gether reap their fruits separately.
CORA (trying to stop him)y They're human and
HAI--Yes; that's Human, Why, they're SQUAD
bling shall for Mayor they put Mcouinn
power They're fighting just like the graers with
Would they put you visiting they knew
you sacrificed your reputation them7 With all their
political morality you think they'd dare against pub
opinion private morals? No! They couldn't run for
office themselves if they did They'd think you unclean-
CORA-No
HA-Yes Just as they think McQunn They'd accept
your sacrifice they'd they their
power themselves. Reformers! I shant
you for them What do they care for you and me?
coRA-But it's not a sacrifice to do what is right
what failed in There always
dopf uanffh aUIprv Two fhp
graves of martyrs. No, I'll through with what Nc
Quinn demands just because it's and me who matter
you and me.
coRA-wh Mcounn waiting the door, (The phone
rings sharply again. You see?
HAI-why doesn't he leave alone?
CoRA-weT be alone again
HAII-In fix him.
(oith strengh)He must be answered well
s later.
HAL (as she starts phone)-You shant do this.
coRA-Tn not your ruined by my cowardice.
Hall tell you I'm through with that work.
CORA-But through with love! It's love speak
ing for love, which must keep clean in own
eyes, which the law Furnishes by denying
freedom live in the open! Our love which keeps me
from being "a good woman"-lke your wife, (She
phone Hail. seeing the fnhty of further toords
back into his chair By what the future
holdsJ Yes This is Cora Warren. Who wishes
to talk to Mr. Merrill? Is this Mr. McQuinn talk
ing7 Mr.. Mcouinn, I'm glad you rang
I'm fully acquainted particulars of the case.
Yes of course, we're going to TO- be sensible
so clearly wanted you say me also We're not at
Mr. Merrill going stand tomorrow to tell the
Yes And II is
subsequently published or II he is crossexamined
by your lawyers about relations, shall go the
stand produce record that phoned twice. and
roborae his statement that you tried to backmai him
into silence You quite understand?
You're sorry for me7 Oh, that's all right,
Mr. McQutnn. What's that? (Her voice trails
o1t-Yes, know I'm "a hell OF a fine (She
hangs the receirer and goes slopIy Hail. You
what thought best for did what Is best for you.
(holdino kneels beside h)-Poor dear,
brave girl He'll publish It. 7 know him And then-oh!
ooYe dearest But he didn't laugh this time! (There Is
triumphant smile upon her fdceJ
fous