Scene 31.

_Interior despatch-office, as in 8._

Black Jack studying order-book, tosses it on table, steps back on sleeping cat’s tail, disconcerted for a moment. Turns to kick cat. Carson about to leap at him. Black Jack turns back quickly, shoves automatic under Carson’s nose and backs him into seat. Keeping Carson covered, Black Jack settles down at table, studying order-book. Speaks--

SUBTITLE: “STICK OUT A RED FOR NO. 2 AT WIND RIVER.”

Carson sends message.