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68. CONTINUED   68.

She takes out of one of the bags flour, cocoa, and a small bottle of vanilla flavoring. Earl takes out from one of the bags an empty cardboard box.

EARL
Nothin' in here, Mama.

REBECCA
I'm gon' use it to put a cake in and I'm gon' let David Lee take it to your daddy!

As the children help their Mother put the things away.

DAVID LEE
Mama... Make a chocolate cake... Daddy likes things that's chocolate! (smile)

69. INT. MEZZANINE SECTION, COURT ROOM - DAY   69.

It is a small section provided for 'colored only' - Rebecca is seated with David Lee and Ike - A few other BLACK PEOPLE are seated about in this area, overlooking the main courtroom.

COURT CLERK
Defendant will rise and come before the bench.

They don't even bother to sit - they stand just inside the entrance and watch it in intense silence. Nathan moves slowly before the JUDGE's bench and stops.

JUDGE
Nathan Lee Morgan, you have been found guilty of unlawful trespass and robbery - do you have anything to say before sentence is passed?

NATHAN LEE
(almost in a whisper) No, sir...

JUDGE
It is the judgement of this court that you be remanded into custody of the sheriff of this county and that you be taken forthwith to serve a term of one year at hard labor at such county labor camp as shall be hereafter designated. Next case, please...

They watch TWO GUARDS lead him from the courtroom in handcuffs. David looks on sadly as Rebecca cringes at the sight of the Guards taking him away.