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REBECCA
Where was it you went last night, Nathan?

He rises from his chopping position and faces her directly.

NATHAN LEE
I went where I had to go, Rebecca.
My children was hungry.

As if to say the conversation is over, he immediately goes back to chopping wood. She gives him a long but soft look then finally returns to her work.

29. EXT. THE ROAD - DAY 29.

David Lee rides in the back of the wagon of a WHITE FARMER, who is giving him a lift part of the way.

30. David Lee runs a distance of the road -  sits and rests on the side of the road for a few minutes -  walks at a slow pace for a while. 

31. The boy climbs up into the wagon of BLACK FARMER - 
The wagon pulls away.

32. He makes the final dash up the road.

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35. EXT. SCHOOL YARD - DAY 35.

He speeds around the side of the building, and enters through a back door. 

36. INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY - DAY 36.

He rushes down the short hallway until he comes to a door, and enters.

37. INT. CLASSROOM OF THE SCHOOL - DAY 37. 

This is a Southern White school where they segregate off into a far corner one or two black children they allow to attend the school. 
David Lee enters the room in an exhausted state as he stops just inside the door.

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