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I'm always so
sad when Christmas is over.

Are you packed?

Just one more thing to do.

I thought your
Christmas holiday was over

and you were leaving this morning.

I am.

But I need to talk to you first.

It's about medical school.

My grades are a bit
lower than they should be

and it looks as if I'm going
to have to retake some classes.

So, it'll mean another
year before I can graduate.

I gave you a choice between
medical school and law school.

You chose medical school
because as you stated

"I want to help people,
and I can do that better

as a doctor than a lawyer."

And I still want to do that,

but the schooling is rigorous.

I just need some extra
time to fully grasp...

If it's not one thing,
it's another with you.

For years you've given me suggestions

in how to run the business
all of them unsound.

I was only trying to be
helpful. I just thought that-

- You have no business sense.

You stay in medical school an
extra year if you desire it,

but I expect you'll soon be
coming back with your tail

between your legs.

But Father, I did...

Welcome, Thomas, to our home.

I'm glad you and your family
could be here tonight.

This is my wife Elizabeth,

my oldest daughter Mary Catherine,

my other daughter
Adeline, and my son Colin.

We are pleased to meet all you.

This is my wife, Anna, and our children,

Benjamin and Sarah.

Mrs. Taylor, I have been looking forward

to making your acquaintance.

Have you had the opportunity
to meet any other ladies

in town?

No, this is actually our
first social engagement

since moving from Chicago.

And, oh, please call me Anna.

Then let me introduce
you to the other guests.

Claudia and Priscilla Lynch,

may I introduce Anna Taylor.

How lovely to meet you.

You should arrange a
meeting with my son Byron

and your son Benjamin, is it?

Yes.

I'm sure Byron could
guide him in the mores

of proper society in our locale.

I believe they're already acquainted.

Benjamin mentioned that Byron
had stopped by the office

earlier this week.

Of course, Byron would think of that.

A meeting the junior partner

of your family's father-son
law firm would be in order.

Yes, of course.

I must tell you, your
home is absolutely lovely.

I really don't think I've
seen a more beautiful house.

This mansion is the
envy of every lumber baron

in the Chippewa Valley.

Really?

I would just think with so much wealth

they could afford anything they wanted.

It would seem, but Joseph Lindler

had a way of topping them all.

Shall we join the others?

Yes.

I was so hoping Daniel would be here.

But medical school calls.

Daniel?

My brother, he returned to
Madison several weeks ago.

Daniel and I are, of
course, very good friends.

There you are, Byron.

You must meet Sarah Taylor.

Sarah, this is Byron
Lynch, Priscilla's brother.

A pleasure, Miss Taylor.

Shall we?

So, what is your occupation, Mr. Lynch?

I'm a lumber baron.

He's one of my competition.

What are friends for?

Mary Catherine, many are
requesting that you play.

Would you mind?

Not at all.

Mother?

Mother?

Mr. Rimsdale!

Mr. Rimsdale!

Mr. Rimsdale?

Mr. Rimsdale?

Yes?

This telegram just came for you.

Thank you.

In the sweat of thy
face shalt thou eat bread,

till thou return unto the ground;

for dust thou art, and unto
dust shalt thou return.

Mrs. Rimsdale,
thank you for coming.

My sympathies to you in
the loss of your husband.

Thank you.

Please, be seated.

The financial stability of your fortune

is tenuous at best.

My father left a sizable inheritance.

He did.

However, the money that Joseph
Lindler left to your husband

and you has been severely depleted

over the last twenty
years since his death.

But how have we
continued in our lifestyle

if we have little money?

Mr. Rimsdale, in the past few years,

sold portions of your landholdings.

He sold parts of my father's land?

Yes, yes, yes, Mrs. Rimsdale.

I'm sorry that this comes as such a shock.

I had assumed that you were
aware of these transactions.

And there is something else that it seems

like I need to make you aware of.

The remaining land is
mortgaged to the bank.

Are you telling me that I don't even own

the land that is left?

As long as you make mortgage payments,

then it is still yours.

Did my husband make those payments?

He did, but your account balance is low.

You have enough for four
more payments after which,

if other funds are not found,
the bank will have no choice

but to foreclose on the land.

Is there anything I own
that is free and clear?

Your home.

At least he did not mortgage that.

Mr. Rimsdale did meet
with me just about a week

before his death to
discuss that possibility.

But you have not moved forward with it?

No, ma'am.

But the, the papers are here,

but there is no signature, yet.

Daniel, what am I going to do?

Nothing, do nothing, Mother.

Something must be done.

You see the figures.

Yes, but you mustn't rush into anything.

Father has only been
in the grave two days.

We have only four months
until the bank forecloses!

At least this is your last
year of medical school

and the tuition has been paid.

How I wish your Grandfather
was still alive.

He would know what to do.

But now,

I want things to always
be just like they are

just you and me.

Well, I won't always be here.

Someday I'll grow old and frail.

But that's a long time away.

Yes, and I tell you what.

I won't leave you without memories.

And something else.

Something else?

A treasure.

A treasure that I will hide
right here in the belvedere

For you.

So that when I'm gone and
you need me once again,

come up here.

I love you, Daddy.

I have some bad news.

I've deliberated as to whether
or not to share it with you,

but have decided that you need to know.

Mother, you're not ill, are you?

Not physically.

Your Grandfather Lindler's legacy is gone.

What do you mean gone?

The money that was left
to me and your father

has been used up.

This will mean significant changes for us.

How significant, Mother?

We have to scale back our expenditures

which includes our social life.

What about the lumber business?

Isn't it making in money?

Apparently not, or at
least not enough to keep us

in the style of living that we have now.

We're not going to have
to sell this house, are we?

I'm not sure what's going to happen.

The books have to be gone over

in order to determine
exactly where things stand

with the lumber company.

Mother, who's going to run the business

now that father is gone?

I don't know.

Daniel has to return
to medical school and-

- I'm too young.

You're not thinking
of selling the business?

Mrs. Rimsdale, please.

If you would wait here,
sir, I'll let her know.

Miles said you wanted to speak to me.

What can I do for you, Silas?

Actually, I was hoping I
might do something for you.

Please.

As Daniel's friend
I feel obligated to do

whatever I can to help ease the burden

of his untimely death.

I would be willing to
purchase this mansion

as well as make a generous
offer on the remaining lands.

The remaining lands?

You talk as if some of the
land has already been sold.

But it has.

I was the one who purchased it.

I thank you for what I'm
sure is meant as a kind offer,

but nothing is for sale.

Mrs. Rimsdale, I am aware
that your husband has spent

your family fortune.

I'm afraid for your survival and that

of the children you will
be left with nothing.

Do not presume that you
know the financial state

of my affairs, Mr. Lynch.

Some resources I may choose
to keep from public knowledge.

Even so, you would be
wise to consider my offer.

Your company is floundering
and you are certainly

in no position to salvage it.

You seem to think you know
much about my personal affairs

but what you have not
considered as of yet,

is the fact that my husband
is barely in the grave.

Now, here you are, at my
doorstep pressuring me

to leave my home.

I am attempting to
spare you further anguish.

Do not be so naive that
so generous of an offer

will ever come-

- There are some things I am,
but I am certainly not naive.

Daniel, you've arrived just
in time to show Mr. Lynch out.

I will give you a
little time to reconsider.

I suggest you think carefully.

What did he mean?

Why was Mr. Lynch here?

Well, oh, thank you, Miles.

He wants to buy the house.

And oh, he'll be pleased
to purchase our land, also.

Our house?

But he has a house.

But he wants this house.

But why?

Your father told him
about the treasure hidden

in the belvedere and I did not
help the situation just now,

because I alluded to it.

I thought you never found the treasure.

I know, but Silas doesn't know that.

Much as I hate to admit it, he's right.

I will be forced to
mortgage my father's home.

And when the money runs
out, and I am bankrupt,

then Silas will have his wish.

He will be able to buy
our house from the bank.

Mother, it seems to me that the best way

to get out of debt is
to quit going into debt.

But how can I do that with
a business that is draining

our finances dry?

Make the business profitable.

And who will do that?

Your father could not do it.

What about the foreman?

Does he do a good job?

Maybe he has some idea of
how to help the business.

I don't know.

Well, who's the foreman?

A man by the name of Mike Doyles.

Okay, well, father must
have had some confidence

in him to have hired him.

Your father hired Mike Doyles
on the strong recommendation

of one of his close friends,

Silas Lynch.

Daniel, you must be tired.

You've been poring over these records

for hours upon hours
for the past two days.

I am tired.

Come, take a rest for a bit.

I'll have Miles bring
you some refreshments.

It's my father's journal.

I have not seen this for years.

Yes, I found it under a pile
of things in the belvedere.

This was your grandfather's diary.

He wrote everything in
here from his experience

as a newly hired lumberjack
to his rise to fortune.

I know.

I've read it from cover to cover.

He was a determined man,
and a compassionate one.

I've learned many things from those pages.

Mother, I believe I
have identified at least

some of the reasons that
the business is failing.

I've put a question mark
by all of the accounts

that I found no evidence of payment.

Daniel, are you telling
me that we delivered lumber

to customers, but we never
received payment for it?

That's precisely what I'm saying.

I don't know why Father didn't
collect on these accounts.

I should have stayed more
involved with the business.

Would Father have allowed that?

Yes, but, I just became so worn down by

suffice it to say I just...

Gave up.

Mother, I've read Grandfather's
journal many times through.

I want to follow in his footsteps.

I want to rebuild this lumber company

and make it profitable.

Now, I admit that I'm frightened
by the enormity of the task

and my own lack of experience.

But I'm willing to learn and
I'm willing to do my best.

Now, grandfather has recorded
in his journal descriptions

and guidelines on how to
run a good lumber business,

and I will use them as a
guide if you will allow me

to manage and direct the
Rimsdale Lumber Company.

Yes.

You have no business sense.

We may
not be on a good footing

as far as finances or business
goes, but we have a plan.

I will not be returning
to medical school.

Instead, I will manage and
direct the lumber business

in hopes that it will turn around

and put us on solid financial ground.

But Daniel, with all your heart

you wanted to pursue a medical career.

You're so close to finishing.

My heart is with my family.

This is where I need to be.

And this is where I want to be.

You are making a great
sacrifice, thank you.

Just think, Daniel, you'll
be the talk of the town.

I can hear the gossips now,

"Did you know Daniel
Rimsdale is the youngest

lumber baron in the valley.

He's only 23!"

Adeline, that type of talk will only

make me more nervous than I already am.

Does this mean we can
continue to have parties?

- No.
- Yes.

Go on, Daniel.

Say what you were going to say.

I believe that we should
continue having social events,

but just keep the guest list to a minimum.

Maybe a nice evening get together

that doesn't involve dinner
but only light refreshments.

I don't care what the event is so long

as we're doing something.

And of course, Byron
Lynch must be included

on the guest list.

Byron Lynch?

Oh, yes, he's
taken quite a shine to me.

Adeline, now is not the time
to talk about guest lists.

Now, Mother, your
opinion on social events?

Do you think it wise to
continue with social events

we cannot afford?

We can afford them for the time being

and by maintaining an a
semblance of our station,

it should discourage circling vultures

from descending on us to peck and squawk

that we sell this house,
this business, or our lands.

You have a point.

Daniel, I'm glad you're my brother.

Am I interrupting?

No, not at all,

I was just working on
some of the accounts.

You were not.

You've never been a good liar.

You were writing a letter.

And to someone you don't
want me to know about.

Daniel, is there someone
you're leaving behind

at medical school, perhaps
a young woman you met

during the course of your studies?

Not at all.

I was just making sure that
we had everything lined up-

- You don't have to tell me.

If I do, will you
promise not to tell anyone,

including our family unless it
becomes absolutely necessary?

Of course.

I always keep your secrets.

Alright.

Here goes.

I will be...

Daniel, thank you so much for...

You know.

Colin, hurry please.

Mary Catherine.

On my way!

We don't have much
time, only a few months.

I'll finish the invoices,
post them this week.

Don't be concerned.

Alright.

There he is.

Are you going to rent a big wagon

to put all of your belongings in

and then ride the horses yourself?

I don't have enough
belongs to fill a wagon.

So, I send it by freight
and then I will follow.

By train?

That's the fastest way to travel.

Well, how long will it
take you to sever ties

with the medical school and
collect your belongings?

Only a few weeks with traveling.

Someday, I'd like to go on a train ride.

Someday, you shall.

Godspeed, Daniel.

Come back as quickly as you can.

Are you going somewhere?

Yes, to the parlor.

You're dressed as if you were going out.

What if I was?

Because it's not a
good a idea for a woman

to go out by herself.

Don't be so prudish, Mary Catherine.

I'm only going out for
a walk, I'll be fine.

You're gonna meet with
Byron Lynch, aren't you?

I wouldn't call it a meeting.

He will simply be at the same
place I am at the same time.

At the party, I overheard Byron tell you

that he'll be at the mercantile
every Tuesday afternoon

at two.

It was a thoughtful way of
providing an acceptable time

and place for us to meet.

Why doesn't he just ask
permission to court you?

How can he with Daddy
barely in the grave?

Daddy was alive when he
dropped the obvious invitation.

And to imply an accidental
meeting seems a bit odd.

He wasn't being devious
or doing anything wrong.

He's kind and caring, and he likes me.

Are you sure he likes you
and not just your dowry?

You're just jealous
because I'm younger than you

and already have an interested
beau, and you don't.

It's not like that at all.

I'm going to be late.

Adeline, you can't go.

You're not my mother
and can't order me around.

No, but I will tell Mother.

See if I care!

You're new here?

Yeah, yeah, I just
arrived a little while ago.

Foreman know you're here?

Yeah, I just left his office.

He told me to find a bunk.

Name's Tyler Lee.

Jonas Whitman.

Nice to meet ya, Jonas.

There's a bunk open by me.

Thanks.

Looky here, boys.

We got ourselves a new jack.

You gotta name?

Jonas.

Jonas Whitman.

What do you fellows, should
we give Jonas Whitman here

a proper welcome?

Better not, Mitch.

Remember what happened to Tom Peachy.

What I remember is that
boy was milksop, alright?

That's what I remember.

Who's Tom Peachy?

He was the last new hire.

See some of these jacks, they
like to do a bit of hazin'.

You know if you ask
me, the boy deserved it.

With a name like Peachy.

Well, what do you say, boys,

should be give Jonas
here a proper welcome!

You ended up droppin' Tom
Peachy, and he broke his leg!

Well, that's one bum
leg defendin' another.

This is the only job Tom could get.

He had a family he needed to
support, like a lot of us,

and you ruined that for him, didn't ya?

Alright, all right, hey,
don't get your dander up.

So, we made a mistake.

You know if Chopper here
hadn't dropped his side,

everything be fine.

Nah, don't go blamin' this on me.

Well, it's your fault.

I'm just havin' fun.

Man, boy bruise easy.

- Sorry about that.
- It's alright, Tyler.

Do all newcomers get hazed?

Mostly.

Whatever happened to Tom Peachy?

Foreman had to have him
hauled home on a sleigh.

Where's home?

Some farm about
twenty-five miles from here.

I assume he was compensated.

Compensated?

You mean like paid money to
make up for gettin' hurt?

Yes, I mean, it wasn't his fault.

Ain't no lumber company
that does that sort of thing.

Yeah, Eddie's right.

I don't know an operation like that,

least of all this one.

Least of all this one?

Is the Rimsdale Lumber
Company as bad as that?

Put it to you this way, new boy.

I'd rather spend three months
in jail than this lumber camp.

He's joking, right?

Not really.

Then why are you here?

In fact, why are any of these men here?

Only job we can get.

Bad job is better than no job at all.

Yeah, I guess.

And some of these jacks

they're not goin' to leave you alone until

they've some how welcomed you.

What do they do besides
tossin' you up and down

in a blanket?

Force ya to sing a song
or buy a pound of tobacco

for all to share.

I can do either of those.

Now, Mitch was a bit steamed.

I'm sure he's thinkin' up
something even more humiliating.

Thanks for the warning.

I'd watch your turkey, also.

Or else you'll find
somethin' stolen from it.

My what?

Your turkey.

You are green, aren't ya?

Turkey, it's a bag that holds
all your personal belongings

and any of the clothes
you're not currently wearin'.

I get it.

And this is Hector.

He's the best mousier in the camp.

When he's not doin' his
job, he sleeps here.

Why your bunk?

I don't know, animals just
seem to be attracted to me.

And where can I get one of those?

Jimmie Bower, the barn boy.

I'm sure he's got some extra
grain sacks and pieces of rope.

Which one of these men is Jimmie?

None of them.

Jimmie sleeps in the
barn, not the bunkhouse.

Well, I'm gonna need some
clothes other than these.

I heard there's a camp store.

Yeah, the wanigan is open each night.

I can take you over there.

That's okay.

I don't want to look like a child hidin'

behind his mother's skirt.

You may be green, but
you're catchin' on fast.

Thanks, Tyler.

Peanuts.

Elias, sign the ledger.

Oh, yeah. I always forget.

What do ya need, Buck?

Tobacco.

That'll be 60 cents.

60 cents?

That's robbery.

It was 40 last week!

Can't help it.

Prices go up sometimes.

I could buy this in town for 30 cents.

But you aren't in town.

He's right.

It does only cost 30cents back in town.

Look, I don't set the prices.

I just do my job as instructed.

Who sets the prices?

The boss, of course.

So, Mr. Rimsdale.

Mr. Rimsdale?

He doesn't know anything
that goes on around here.

Nope, it's Mike Doyles.

He's the foreman.

He's the boss.

Of course.

Well, what'd you need?

I've just arrived today.

First time workin' at lumber camp.

So, I need to be outfitted.

Boots, mackinaw, mittens,
whatever else I need

to be a lumberjack.

Well, Mr...

Jonas Whitman.

Well, Jonas Whitman,

if you thought the tobacco was expensive,

this will cost you quite a bit more.

I understand.

But I need to be warm.

While I gather up what you'll need,

take off one of those miserable excuses

you're wearing for shoes
so I can measure your foot.

Right.

You got a hat?

No.

Alright, get your foot up here.

Put your foot right here.

You got pretty small feet.

For a lumberjack.

Well, you're thinkin', alright.

Time for a dance!

Let's go for a walk.

Hey, boys, careful now!

Mitch!

Mitch, come on now.

All right, I need seven volunteers.

I said seven.

You know what, you.

You too.

Hey, get in here!

Alright.

Still need one more, boys.

No, we don't.

Mr. Jonas Whitman here,

is goin' to be our belle of the ball.

Let's get her ready for the dance.

- Yeah, let's get you pretty.
- Yeah!

- She is pretty.
- Beautiful.

Alright, jacks.

That's enough, that's enough.

Haul your backsides back to the bunk.

We've got a long day ahead tomorrow.

As for you, Belle, anybody can dance.

Let's see how you do when
the trees start comin' down.

I can't tolerate this
boring life any longer!

What's the matter, Adeline?

For weeks we've sat
around doing nothing.

We're in mourning, Adeline.

I don't think Daddy
would have us be like this.

He would have us mourn for a week or two,

but then he would have us move on.

She's right.

It's what Daniel said before he left.

He said we should
continue some entertaining

to keep people from making assumptions

as to our financial state.

I think he also meant it for Adeline.

We shall plan a card
party in a fortnight.

Really, Mother?

Yes, Adeline.

Now, we need to ask Thomas
and Anna Taylor, for certain.

And that will be four
because we need to include

Benjamin and Sarah.

And Mr. and Mrs. Lynch
will need to be present

as well as Priscilla and Byron.

That will be fine.

Then it's settled?

That's, hey!

Listen up, watch for fallin' branches.

Many a jack's been injured
or killed by a dead branch

that's dislodged from a
tree we're workin' on.

Stay off the skidway as much as possible.

Tromp on the snow instead.

And don't let any of
these boys goad ya into

not wearin' your hat.

Without your hat you'll eventually end up

with cauliflower ears.

Cauliflower ears?

Yeah, from the frost bite.

Hey, could we get
some more sausages here?

Hey, cook,
got any more flapjacks?

That's it, boys.

That's all we got this morning.

Finish up, now, and get out of here.

I ain't got time for your complainin'.

Tell you what, I did not
get enough food, did you?

Nope.

Cook always run out of food?

Yeah, but It's not his fault.

He's got a limited pantry to work from.

Why, I mean, men need
lots of food to keep goin'.

That's all the boss allows.

So, Mike Doyles?

Who else would I mean?

I don't know, Mr. Rimsdale?

I heard he's dead and gone.

But That's no matter,

it's not like he cared
much about us before.

Quit your jabberin', get on your way.

Yes, sir.

It's about placement
really, just go here.

Go.

Go down there and try somethin'.

There it is.

Right here.

What's the matter, belle of the ball?

Sawin' a few trees whoop ya?

Yes, it did.

I got to hand it to you
and the rest of the crew.

You are the hardest workin'
people I've ever met.

Don't be cozyin' up to
me saying stuff like that.

Hey, my saw's missin' a couple of teeth

and I couldn't cut melted butter.

The dentist will already know about it.

He looks after the saws
every night when we come in.

Dentist?

Filer, the man who does
the upkeep of the saws.

Alright.

Evening.

Question for you-

- Look, I don't have time for questions.

I got men goin' out to log tomorrow.

I got a lot of work to do before that.

Understood.

Besides that, I already
know your question.

"Why don't we have good saws?"

Would you like some help?

You know how to work on saws?

I can't repair the teeth,
but I can sharpen them.

Then, I accept your offer.

Alright.

Tools are over there.

Seems like you've had some experience.

On my last occupation I had
to make sure all of my tools

were as sharp as possible at all times.

My name's Lewis Keppin.

What's yours?

Jonas Whitman.

You a sawyer?

Or does the foreman have
you doing some other job?

Sawyer.

Actually, I'm attempting to be a sawyer.

It's my first day on the job,

and my muscles are screaming.

So...

Even if a saw is as sharp as it can be,

crosscut sawing those big trees
is not work for the feeble.

No, there is no job in
this camp for the weak.

Yeah.

None of life is easy.

True enough.

But I mean this has got
to be your last one, yes?

Nah, I'm just getting started.

What?

I got to sharpen and repair all the saws

through the night so that
they're ready for the mornin'.

No.

You wouldn't get it done in time,

you have to have spares somewhere.

Wish I did, but I don't.

Does the foreman know
you need more equipment?

Says there's no money to purchase any.

Well, I'm here with you.

Still sore from yesterday?

Oh, yes.

I didn't know a person could
hurt in so many places.

Well, it gets easier
after the first week.

Let's go.

Makes me feel some better.

I'll get the saw.

Alright.

Come on you laggards, move it!

- Oh, watch out for that.
- Yep

Hurry up!

You, straight in here.

River pig, come here.

Bring Belle with you.

Left.

Look snappy, or else he'll find a way

to make us miserable later.

Let's go!

Belle, got your dancin' shoes on?

Sure.

Good.

That's your first tree, let's go.

Alright.

Woah, woah.

Where'd you get this saw?

Off the pile.

We don't have saws that sharp.

Mitch?
Yeah?

Come here, bring your saw.

Swap saws with him.

Swap saws?

Yeah, are you deaf, swap saws.

I'd rather stick with this one, boss,

it was the sharpest one on the pile.

Joel!

Last night the filer
had more saws to sharpen

then he could get done.

So, I volunteered to help out.

Get to work.

Get to work, let's go!

Get outta here!

Jesus, is he always this irritable?

No, he's in a good mood today.

You gonna to eat that apple?

You want it?

Yeah.

Absolutely.

Thanks.

I'll save that for later.

Get back to the barn.

I'm tired of hearin' the
same ol' tune with you.

Fodder for horses that
work as hard as these animals

requires additional grain.

Hay alone will not sustain them

That's why I set aside the
extra expense for the grain.

And I'm grateful for that.

But the amount of grain you've
provided is far too small.

These are large animals.

I'm well aware that
horses are large animals.

But the fodder you got
is the fodder you got.

They can't continue on
under these circumstances.

Yes, they can.

That's what whips are for.

No!

Jimmie, you are one step
away from being fired.

Get back to the barn.

Hey.

Looks like this is all we got.

That's a good boy.

Evening.

Evening!

What can I do for ya?

Well, I just thought I'd
stop by and introduce myself.

I haven't seen ya at any
of the meals or anything.

I'm Jonas Whitman.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Jimmie Bower

I couldn't help but
overhear your conversation

with the foreman just now.

Sorry about that.

Don't apologize.

It sounds like It's not the first time

you've come to the foreman
with your problems.

No, it's not.

So, how have the horses kept up

if they've been short on grain all season?

Well, they wouldn't
have been able to, so.

You purchased the grain
out of your own pocket,

didn't you?

Well, I don't have a wife.

I don't drink, I don't gamble.

So, I figured I'd spend the
money on something I love.

But to supplement the
grain needed for these horses

for the entire season, that
would take your whole paycheck.

I don't need much.

You know, I've curried
a horse or two in my life.

If you don't mind, I'd
love to stick around

and help you out.

Yeah?

Love the help and the company.

Alright.

So, what's this fellow's name?

That's Jack.

Jack, And?

And King, they're a good team.

Jonas Whitman.

Been snoopin' around.

The big boss doesn't like
people leakin' our information

'bout how we do business
around here, right?

Yeah.

He's given me permission
to do whatever it takes

to stop that from happenin'.

What'd you got in mind?

An accident.

What's in it for me?

Good morning, Miss Rimsdale.

Watch out!

Move out of the way!

Tyler!

Hey, you two alright?

I've been better.

Branch hit my bum leg.

I think that's a good thing.
Couldn't get much worse

than it already is.

Okay, alright.

Hey, this is dangerous work, people.

Looks like they're both alright.

Let's get back to work.

We got woods to clear.

Let's go!

Let's go, guys, come on.

Let's go, boys!

So, what are you gonna do
now that logging season's over?

I don't know yet.

Next.

What about you?

I don't know. I'm gonna head home

and see what kind of work I can get there.

Next.

Pretty boy.

Three weeks' worth of work.

Less your wanigan purchases.

There you go.

We'll see ya next season, maybe.

I think you made a mistake.

I signed on for a dollar a day

and even after my wanigan purchases,

I should be getting five
more dollars than this.

You think so?

Sales were low this year.

Everybody got shorted, not just you.

Now maybe logging isn't your thing.

Maybe next season you try dancing.

Next!

Maybe I'll see you next season.

I hope so.

Psst, whatcha' reading?

You're home!

How you doing, bud?

Daniel's home!

Daniel's home!

You've arrived just in time.

We're hosting a card party in a few days!

That's wonderful.

Welcome home, son.

Aww, mother.

I hope the administration
wasn't too hard on you

when you resigned from classes.

No, no, they were just fine.

Your belongings from the
school arrived just yesterday.

That's excellent.

We had Miles put them in your room.

Thank you, dear.

We've invited eight
people to the party.,

and they've all accepted!

One of the crates was cracked open.

I hope you don't mind.

And mother and I have
been working on the menu.

It's extraordinary what I'm reading!

The refreshments will be light,

but of the most delicious kind.

You look a bit bedraggled.

Mary Catherine.

Oh, thank you for
the compliment, Mary Catherine.

We're going to wear Daniel out.

We should give him a moment to breathe.

Yes, I would certainly
love a nice hot bath.

Of course, it must have
been a long train ride.

Mother.

Yes, that it was.

Nervous?

I will depend upon you and Adeline

to cover any of my errors
in social management.

You will make a fine host.

Thank you.

Did we receive any
payments from the invoices

you sent while I was away?

Not yet.

I'll go get Mother.

Are you ready, Mother?

Yes.

What's the matter?

The last time we hosted
a social event your father-

- Oh, you don't have to come down.

I must.

I'll be fine,

It's just-

- Here, here.

Oh, thank you.

Mother, what are these?

Pardon?

These packets?

Oh, those are headache powders.

I didn't realize you were having headaches

You should have told me.

They're not for me,
they were your father's.

I don't recall Father having headaches.

They started fairly recently.

I realize now that the
headaches probably began

because of the financial stress.

It seems that Silas suffers
from the same head pain.

Do they work?

Oh, yes.

Your father took them quite frequently

to keep the headaches at bay.

Alright, Daniel.

I'm ready for you to escort me downstairs.

It would be my pleasure, Mother.

Benjamin, I am pleased to finally

spend some time with you.

I'm sorry I've been in
transition back home,

haven't had the opportunity to meet you.

We really haven't been here
too long, just four months,

so don't feel badly about making
my acquaintance until this.

You will enjoy getting to know Daniel.

I have known him for many years.

We've practically grown up
together, haven't we, Daniel?

Yes, yes, we have,

been at several of the same
social social functions.

Daniel has been away at medical school.

But now He's given up that
career to help his family.

I had heard that.

That must have been quite
heart-wrenching to relinquish

your chosen profession.

I know if I was forced
out of what I am doing,

that would be most unsettling.

And what's your occupation?

I am a junior partner
in my father's law firm.

I've worked for him
since the age of sixteen,

except for the years that
I was away at law school.

Those were some troubling years.

I'll tell you about them sometime,

I'm sure you've had
some similar experiences

with your schooling.

Mrs. Lynch, I understand that Priscilla

has become quite the musician.

My daughter has been
playing the pianoforte

since the age of five,

I am certain she is the
most skilled in the valley.

Of course, that is not
a slight to your skills,

Mary Catherine.

I would've never have
thought that, Mrs. Lynch.

What a dear little boy.

How clever of you to include
him with the adult company.

I didn't know children
knew how to play cards.

Since Daddy's death we
include him in all that we do.

He's a prolific reader,
and learned card strategies

from a book.

More recently, however,

he's been reading the farmer's almanac

and has discovered that this summer

is to be one of the most glorious.

Then we'll definitely
have to plan some outings

in the expected pleasant weather.

An excellent idea.

A midsummer picnic?

Wouldn't that be fun!

My father started our
law firm 25 years ago.

Thankfully, it's been successful.

More recently we decided to move out here

as Father wanted to participate in the

lumber boom taking place.

Not that he's gonna be
in the lumber business,

but he's been a little bit weary

sometimes of the types of
cases he normally does.

So, he was hoping that the lumber business

would afford a change in the type of cases

that we typically litigate.

It's your turn, Miss Lynch.

So, instead of persisting in the regular,

mundane legal work, we
decided to take an adventure,

and it's been quite exciting.

I could tell you a story about-

- I'm sure you could, Mr.
Taylor, but if you don't mind,

some of the rest of us may like to be

a part of the conversation.

Miss Lynch, my most sincere apologies.

I didn't realize that I was
monopolizing the conversation.

Certainly, that was not my intention.

In the future, I will be
certain and most cautious

not to make the same grievous
social error as that would be-

- Mr. Taylor, you are doing it again.

Honestly, you could talk
the hind leg off a mule.

So, what do you think of
the Chippewa Valley, Anna?

Well, I don't think I'm
ready to call it home just yet,

but, I do think in time, that I will.

It's been a big change for all of us,

but It's been most difficult for Anna.

Living in Chicago is very
different than living here.

I personally am very grateful
to be out of the big city.

I've wanted to live in a more
rustic setting for some time.

So, what drew you here?

People like Mr. Lynch.

What is your interest in the barons?

Well, there were several
business people in the area

who requested more legal support.

The lumber business is complicated.

Elizabeth, have you reconsidered my offer?

I have, and the answer stands.

You shouldn't put your trust in Daniel.

As fine a young man as he is,

he will not be able to
recover your failing business.

Mr. Lynch, we are gathered
for a polite evening

of social entertainment.

Please refrain from
making dire predictions

about our business.

Of course.

We're gathering in the dining room

for some light refreshments.

As soon as your trick is
finished, please join us.

There you are.

I've been lookin' for you.

I hope you don't mind.

Mary Catherine was practicing
so I decided to read in here.

Of course, I don't mind.

You know you're always
welcome in this study.

Thanks.

Why were you lookin' for me?

I want your help.

Mine?

Doing what?

Before I tell you that, I
have to explain something first

and you have to keep to yourself, alright?

Remember when I was gone
for those three weeks?

Yes took the train to Madison.

I didn't really go to Madison.

How far is the
lumber camp from here?

Probably only another five minutes.

We're shavin' off about 30
walkin' through these woods.

All of this belongs to us?

Yes, and much more.

Grandpa Lindler left us
many thousands of acres.

How many acres?

Well, after what Father sold

and after Mary Catherine and
Adeline's dowry is taken out,

about 75,000.

How many acres does the
average lumber baron own?

About 50,000.

Daniel, do you think
you'll have to sell land

to keep the business in operation?

I sure hope not.

It's the standing timber on these acres

that makes us the money.

If we lose that, we're
losin' our largest asset.

Camp's just over that rise.

I'll wait here for you
to deliver the letter.

I'm looking for Jimmie Bower, right?

Jimmie Bower.

Excuse me.

What can I do for you?

Are you Jimmie Bower?

What do you want with Jimmie?

I have a letter to deliver to him.

How 'bout I take you over to him.

Hey, Jimmie, you got a visitor.

You're here to see me?

Yes, sir, if you are Jimmie Bower.

Yeah, that's me.

I have a letter to deliver to you.

I have to be going now.

Good bye.

Who's it from?

I don't know, let me open it.

That header, Jimmie!

It's from the Rimsdale Lumber Company.

Hey, quit, quit breathin'
down my neck, would ya?

It's signed by Daniel Rimsdale himself!

I see it! Let me read it!

Mr. Doyles isn't comin' back.

Mr. Rimsdale wants me to watch the camp

and the money's to pay me for doin' it.

Hey, hey, Cook, Cook, Cook,
you're scaring the horses.

I asked you here today to
discuss your role as foreman

for the Rimsdale Lumber Company.

You may be seated, Mr. Doyles.

You said you were Jonas Whitman.

Yes, I used an alias as I did not wish

you or anyone else to know who I was

as I worked in the lumber camp.

I've delineated the punishable crimes

that you've committed against my company.

Embezzlement is at the top of the list.

You can't prove any of this.

Actually, Mr. Doyles, I can

and know that from this moment,

you're released from my employment.

You're gonna regret this.

Maybe you didn't hear me, Mr. Doyles.

You are dismissed.

Mr. Lynch, it's Doyles.

It's highly irregular, Mr.
Doyles, for you to visit me

without my express invitation.

Daniel Rimsdale just fired me.

Well, the young whelp has
more spine than I thought.

I did everything you told me to.

Why are you so upset?

You have the salary I paid you

and the skimmings from the camp.

He's threatenin' to tell
the constable everything.

Don't worry.

He's got no proof.

He was there.

What do you mean, he was there?

He was an off-season hire.

He came in, told me his
name was Jonas Whitman.

How was I supposed to know
it was Daniel Rimsdale, Jr.?

So, you brought about your own demise.

Look, if I go down for
this, you're goin' down too.

I want money, a lot of money.

Are you trying to blackmail me.

I have you over a barrel, Silas.

I paid you in cash.

It's your word against mine.

Look, when you told me to
sabotage the Rimsdale business,

I asked you about Rimsdale, Sr.

You said you'd take care of it.

I know how you took care of it.

So, the offer better be good.

Come with me.

We'll talk all about money.

So, what's the offer?

Now, besides paying you well,

I have a way to get
back at Daniel Rimsdale,

if you're interested.

Thank you.

Thank you, Gretchen.

- Hello.
- Good morning.

Hi, anything for the Rimsdales?

No, sir. I'm sorry, nothing's come in.

Thank you.

This might just work.

The logs that we would
bring into your mill

are of the best quality.

I'm sure other lumber
companies could bring in

good timber, but I don't
believe they're gonna offer you

the discount that I'm
offering, in exchange for cash

in advance payment, before
the delivery of the product.

What kind of discount, ya got in mind?

30% sir.

You got my attention.

So, if I pay you in advance,

you'll reduce your price for this order

to the amount listed here?

That is correct, sir.

You have yourself a deal.

I really don't think

you'll find a better deal in
the whole of Chippewa Valley.

It is a lucrative offer.

You do have some business sense to you.

Yes, I will take you
up on your proposition.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Lynch.

It took me a few moments
to gather them all.

Thank you, Miles.

It's a shame you had to
come here yourself, sir.

Well, my servants are out
and this headache is bad enough

to motivate me to do just
about anything to relieve it.

Say, before I go home,

may I see Mr. Rimsdale
for just a moment, please?

I'm sorry, but he is out right now.

Well, then perhaps, later on today,

when my headache is gone.

Actually, he'll be leaving
after lunch for the lumber camp

and won't return until tomorrow.

Is that right?

Well, I'll catch him some other time then.

I hope you feel better soon, sir.

I heard you coming
upstairs, Mr. Rimsdale

and noted you left your tea in the parlor.

Shall I bring it up?

No, thank you, Miles;

I'm here to gather my
father's headache powders.

I'm sorry, sir, but I
gave them to Mr. Lynch

just a few hours ago.

Silas Lynch?

Yes, he's been having headaches

and he came to collect them.

I did ask Mrs. Rimsdale's permission

before she left if it was all
right to give them to him.

Are there any other
packets about the house?

I'm sorry, sir, I would
never have given them back

had I known you needed them.

Thank you, Miles.

You'll go tonight as
Daniel won't be home.

It'll make things easier.

I almost wish he would be there.

Focus on the job.

Don't bungle this.

Jonas, it's good to see ya.

It's good to see you.

So, what, what brought you up?

I wanted to come by
and introduce myself.

I know you, Jonas.

Jimmie Bower, I'm Daniel Rimsdale.

It's nice to officially meet you.

You're gonna catch some
flies with your mouth

open like that.

Well, I don't understand.

Right, my father passed
away earlier this year and so,

I had to take over the company.

And I know nothin' of the lumber business,

so I decided to come in at ground level

and get an accurate
picture of how my business

was being ran.

So, nobody on the camp
knew that you were the owner?

No one.

Not even the foreman?

Especially not the foreman.

Nah, no one had ever met me before,

so it was pretty easy
to slip by unrecognized.

Well, that was pretty
smart on your part.

Well, I'm hopin' to put
what I've learned to good use.

Which leads me to the
exact reason for my visit.

Mike Doyles will not be returning,

and I need to hire a new foreman.

I don't really know anybody
that would be up for the job.

I mean, I don't know if I have
any recommendations for you.

I already have the person in mind.

You.

I don't have any experience.

But you have everything
that I want in a foreman.

I need someone who will help
me grow the business, together,

and I'd really like that person to be you.

I don't know anything
about running the books

for the men's pay or the
purchases from the wanigan.

I mean-

- It's all right, we'll
figure it out together.

And I'll stop by throughout the season.

What do you say?

Well, if you're willin' to
help me get my feet on ground,

I'd be willing to give it a try.

Yeah?

But, one important question.

Who will be takin' care of those guys?

Yeah, I figured you would
be worried about the horses.

So, I have yet to ask
him, but I know someone

who would be perfect for the job.

Tyler Lee.

He's a good man.

Now, I need to go meet
with the cook and the filer.

Then 30 minutes, meet me
down in the foreman's office.

We got work to do.

Yes, sir!

I got a question for ya.

You remember when you were here

and you helped me sharpen the saws?

Where'd you learn to file like that?

Medical school.

As doctors in training we had
to make sure that our saws

and scalpels were sharp at all times.

Now, I do have a question for you.

Yeah?

Will you show me your dream list?

Alright.

File.

Hello?

Mary Catherine?

Adeline, is that you?

Miles, what's going on?

Someone broke in last night.

They're fine.

Oh, Daniel, you're home.

In the middle of the
night, someone broke in.

He was in the belvedere.

I heard some noises,

and I thought it was one of the girls.

And mother went upstairs to investigate.

By herself!

Then the burglar hurtled down the stairs

knocking mother over.

Are you all right?

I'm shaken, but unharmed.

How did he get in?

Over there.

The window was wide open.

Alright, did he take anything?

No, the room was torn apart,

but everything seems to be there.

I think I surprised him
early in his attempt.

Did you see who it was?

No, he was masked.

But I know of only one person

who would want to get into the belvedere.

We have no proof.

Silas Lynch worries me,

but it is another Lynch
male that bothers me most.

I'm afraid for Adeline.

But we have to be careful
not to hold Byron accountable

for anything his father
may or may not have done.

I understand, but I
wouldn't trust a Lynch farther

than I could toss him.

I'll go get my things.

Mr. Taylor, I need your advice.

Yes.

It has been almost three months

and despite my efforts to
collect on the overdue accounts

no one has yet paid.

You can begin a
legal collection process.

So, I can just inform
them that their account

will be turned over to
a lawyer for collection?

Yes, that's correct.

You have several legal alternatives.

Thank you, Mr. Taylor.

You're welcome.

Going out?

Yes.

Would you like some company?

I could really use an hour or
two away from the accounts.

Thank you, but no.

It's just that I'm
supposed to meet someone.

Byron Lynch does business every
Tuesday at the mercantile,

and I meet him there as often as I can,

and we wander up and down the aisles

looking at the merchandise
and chatting about

so many things.

You remind me of a passion flower.

A passion flower?

Yes, you're beautiful and vibrant

and you approach life with
an exuberance that I envy.

Of the four of us children,

you're certainly the most like Father.

He loved the thrill of social
interaction just as I do.

Yes, you are watered and you
blossom by it, and so was he.

I miss him, Daniel.

So much.

He was a passion flower, also.

But the worry with a passion flower

is that it is easily crushed.

Daddy wasn't crushed.

I think that he was.

The responsibility of the lumber
business is a great weight.

I think that's why he
turned to parties so much.

Grandpa Lindler did not.

He built the business from the ground up.

He thrived on it.

But Daddy didn't and it crushed him.

I think that's why the business failed.

You're not a passion flower, are you?

No.

I think a mudwort would
be a more apt description.

Remember that passion flowers

are so bright that sometimes

they won't see the darkness in others.

I don't ever want you crushed.

The reason I called this meeting

is to inform everyone of my will.

Please don't talk of dying, Mother.

Don't worry, Adeline,

I'm just trying to put things in order

while I'm still clear-minded
and able-bodied.

Aren't wills supposed
to be kept a secret

until somebody dies?

In some families, yes.

And I'm not going to
reveal all my will tonight.

But there is one part that
I want you all to know now.

This house is near and dear to my heart.

So, as your grandfather had hoped,

no matter what happens,

I want it always to stay
in the Rimsdale family.

Therefore, I've set up a provision

that the house can never to be sold.

It must always be owned by a Rimsdale

or a Rimsdale direct descendant.

Upon my death, the house will pass from me

to my children in age order.

Mary Catherine, Daniel,
Adeline and finally to Colin.

If one of you doesn't want the house

then it will go to the
next person in line.

I like that very much!

The house will always be in the family.

It's a wonderful way to
preserve our heritage.

It's a good plan, Mother.

I think Grandpa Lindler
would have liked it, too.

I think so too.

- 100
- 100?

$2.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

I'll be in town for a bit.

Are you going to see Byron Lynch?

As a matter of fact, I am.

Adeline, do you think Byron
is the right person for you?

That's a good question,

and one to which I've given
considerable thought lately.

Oh, really?

I thought you were smitten.

I do like Byron.

He's been very kind to me, but-

- So, why are you going to see him now?

I want to know that his devotion to me

is truly authentic.

Are you just gonna ask him straight out?

No, I was planning on being more subtle.

Oh, I almost forgot, you are
invited to a mid-summer picnic,

your sister and parents as well.

We'll be sending out invitations soon.

Are you going to be there?

'Course.

Then, I will most
certainly be in attendance.

Wonderful.

You're deep in thought.

I was thinking of the
family meeting we just had.

Family meeting?

Yes, my mother has
come up with a unique way

of ensuring that the house
always stays in the family.

Really?

Yes.

When she dies our mansion
will pass to Mary Catherine.

Then if Mary Catherine
doesn't want it or dies,

it will pass to Daniel and so on.

Then the tradition of
the oldest son inheriting

first will not apply.

I hope your brother
is not too disappointed.

Not at all.

You are your father's heir, are you not?

Yes, all this will be mine.

He likes Adeline.

Love does not create financial security.

How was your visit with Adeline?

It was fine.

All is well with the Rimsdales?

Yes.

We couldn't help but
overhear that Mary Catherine

is now the legal hire
of the Rimsdale mansion.

Why does it matter?

If you wed Mary Catherine,
we will own the house.

I'm not interested in Mary Catherine.

I like Adeline, and she
has just as large a dowry

as her sister.

That will certainly be enough
to add to the family coffers.

As far as the house goes, I don't care.

You need to care, there's
treasure in the belvedere.

If you wed Adeline, her dowry's not enough

to cover our financial deficits.

If you wed Mary Catherine,
our family's future

will be secured.

Mr. Rimsdale, Miss Rimsdale.

Thank you!

I have to again express my
thanks for your legal advice.

Any response yet?

Yes, seven accounts
are now paid in full.

Miles found this in
the pocket of his jacket.

He forgot he had it there
on the night of the party

when my father died.

Well, this will certainly
help to either confirm or deny

your suspicions.

I'll have it examined and let you know.

Have you spoken with Mike Doyles yet?

He's dead.

Daniel, oh, Daniel!

Won't you sit with us, Daniel?

Yes, I would.

Hello.

Excuse me.

Mother, do you have a moment?

Yes, of course.

Here is a summary of
the past due accounts.

80% are now paid in full.

Daniel, thank you.

It wasn't all me.

Without Grandfather Lindler

I never could have done it.

Daniel, the journal.

It's the treasure!

We found it!

Any news on the headache powders?

Yes, and the results were positive.

Silas Lynch will stand trial for murder.

Tonight is a time of celebration

as a difficult spring
and summer are behind us,

and a bright new logging season ahead.

Daniel, it's quite
commendable, your reversal

of a failing lumber business.

In my years of business law,
which is limited of course

because of length of time
that I've been practicing

which is relatively
short, which I believe-

- I believe that it speaks
of Daniel's determination

and wit.

Well, I had a good helper.

And the very best of teachers.

I too, have learned
from the best of teachers,

that instructor in this case
is my father, of course,

that to achie-

- How about a toast?

To the lumber business
of the Chippewa Valley.

To friends.

To hope.

- Hear, hear.
- Indeed, cheers.