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Yes.

I am a religious man, but there was a time when even Job gave up! So—all our money goes to Ben—and he can’t even buy himself out of prison!

(after a pause)

Ben is n’t going to prison.

Why? Who ’s to stop it?

(after a look from Jane)

Kimbal agreed not to press the charge against you. It seems that there were certain extenuating circumstances. A motion has been made for the dismissal of the indictment, and it won’t be opposed.

Why did he? Who fixed this thing.

Judge Bradford did.

[She looks at Judge.

(slowly)

It means a lot to me. There ’s things I ’d like to do. I have n’t dared to think about ’em lately—now I ’ll do ’em.

[There ts a pause.

Well, Ben, so you ’ve got the money! I guess maybe it’s better than her havin’ it; after all blood ’s thicker than water! We ’ll help you any way we can and—er—of course you ’ll help us.

Why will I?