The scene is Nick's barroom, later that evening. Foghorns are heard through this scene. A Gentleman and his Lady, dressed in top hat and evening clothes, enter the bar. Willie is his usual maniacal self at the marble game. Nick's at the bar, and Joe's at his table with the revolver, the cartridges on the table. He's comfortable and at peace with himself. Tom is thinking of Kitty and how much he loves her. The Arab, Harry and Wesley are gone, and Kit Carson is watching Willie play the marble game.
The Man and his Lady sit at the left center table, and Nick brings them a menu. Outside, the Salvation Army people are playing and singing a song, "The Blood Of The Lamb." The music comes through comically to the patrons. The drunk.....
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