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A white man named Earl Williams, convicted of shooting and killing a
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SHERIFF: I’m Sheriff Hartman. Do you want me?
PINCUS: Yes, sir. I've been looking all over for you, Sheriff. You're certainly a hard fellow to find.
MAYOR: What do you want?
PINCUS: (Taking a document from his pocket and proffering it to the Sheriff. He smiles in a comradely fashion). From the Governor.
MAYOR : What's from the Governor ?
SHERIFF: Huh?
PINCUS : The reprieve for Earl Williams.
SHERIFF: For who ?
PINCUS: Earl Williams. The reprieve. I thought I'd never find you. First I had a helluva time getting a taxi—
MAYOR : Wait a minute. Is this a joke or something?
PINCUS : Huh?
SHERIFF: It's a mistake—there must be a mistake! The Governor gave me his word of honor he wouldn't interfere! Two days ago!
MAYOR : And you fell for it! Holy God, Pete! It frightens me what I'd like to do to
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