The scene is Nick's Pacific Barroom again. We are back at the point where Tom is helping Joe get up, and they're on the way to Kitty's. Everyone is in the same places. Wesley is on the piano, and Harry's dancing. Nick's at the bar. Dudley and the Arab are in their places, and Kit Carson is asleep on his folded arms.
A drunk comes in and goes over to the telephone in hopes of retrieving any returned nickels that may be in the chute. Nick approaches the drunk, who shows him money. They both go over to the bar, and Nick gives him a bottle and a shot glass. The drunk attempts to make a toast. There is some mention of God, blessing children, small dogs that don't bite and the president. The.....
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