BOB: Can I help? THORNE: It's almost ready

He clumsily turns some bacon over and reaches for the coffee pot, starting to pick it up. The handle burns him painfully, and he drops it back on the stove with a crash and shakes his hand, cursing under his breath. Bob is about to speak when a loud knock comes on the kitchen door. Both men turn.

SCENE 160
AT KITCHEN DOOR - CLOSE SHOT
Chan is standing in the doorway. We hardly recognize him. He is disguised as a poor Chinese laborer, in blouse and pants and old shoes. He wears a battered, flat-brimmed hat. He looks dusty and tired.

SCENE 161
AT THORNE AND BOB - MEDIUM CLOSE SHOT
Bob is slightly behind Thorne. Bob is surprised, and a flicker of intense relief comes into his face.

THORNE: (Snarling) What do you want?

SCENE 162
AT DOOR - MEDIUM CLOSE
As Thorne enters scene. Chan speaks humbly and apologetically.

CHAN: Me hungly, boss. Walk many mile. Mebbe catchum food for wouk.

Thorne gestures him to "beat it."

THORNE: (Surily) There's nothing for you. Go on, get out of here.

Chan bows humbly and sadly.