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MR. BUNT
JIM Seating himself again on the wagon shaft. No, Danny, I'll set here aa bit. Exit Danny.
SCENE 2
From the tents, in the silence, comes the rest less sound of the animalsa short growl, the chatter of a monkey. The shadow of a woman appears on the can vas. She passes across the tent and steps out softly. It is Lu, who has slipped into her wrapper. In her hand is a tinsel crown. She approaches Jim.
LU I heard your voice - can't you sleep, Jim?
JIM Oh, it's that way some nights, Lu ! Seems as though I'd rather set here. Again there is a disturbance among the animals.
LU I wish I could do something fer you , Jim. I hate to see you grieving, you who can make 'em laugh so. Why, Jim, you're the whole show. When you come in there ain't anything else. They jest foller you around and holler their heads off, laughing. Seems like you didn't have
