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You handle that like a toy.

Nothing to it.

Well now, Cal, don't you ever get tired?

Pretty gal around, makes the work fly.

[GIGGLES]

I told you not to come down here.

You also told me to fix you lunch.

Only you left it behind.

[CHUCKLING]

You paid to laugh or pound iron?

Pick up your time.

Why?

Well?

I got 20 years on you, Pruitt.

That shouldn't stop ya.

Pay him off.

[MAN] Come along with me.

You go on home, back where you belong.

[WHISTLING]

[NANCY] Dan?

Dan?

[SHENANDOAH CONTINUES WHISTLING]

Dan?

You talking to me, lady?

I'm sorry. I must have made a mistake.

- No harm done. - Nancy!

You just couldn't stay away, could you?

Jason, stop it.

I can't keep you from coming back, but...

- Will you listen to me, Jason? - I'm only gonna tell you once.

- Just once. - Jason.

You stay away from my wife.

? Oh, Shenandoah ?

? You're doomed to wander ?

? On beyond this land ?

? So lonely ?

? Oh, Shenandoah ?

? You're doomed to wander ?

? So roam ?

? In search of home ?

? 'Cross this land ?

? So lonely ?

[NARRATOR READING]

[NARRATOR] A railroad town on the booming frontier.

Another place to search.

All the answers could be here for a man with no name,

no memory, no past.

For a man called Shenandoah.

I'd like to cash some railroad scrip, please.

You came to the right place, friend.

Nancy Pruitt an old friend, huh?

Sure thought it'd turn out a better ruckus than that.

Little town like this,

gotta get your entertainment the way you can.

- You, uh, staying on? - Does it matter?

Not prying, friend. Couldn't hear much.

But Jason Pruitt didn't seem to like the idea.

Jason Pruitt, huh?

- He's a man with quite a temper. - And money to match.

Manages spur line, runs the saw mill, big man.

His wife, Nancy, whoo.

Real pretty one now, ain't she?

- Where do the Pruitts live? - Mile north.

Biggest ranch around.

He sure didn't look at you like you was a friend.

No offense.

Already told you, I'm just a naturally curious man.

So am I. You're $10 short.

- I am? - So it looks.

Well, doggone if you ain't right.

I'm sorry about that, neighbor.

Anytime... neighbor.

[PIANO MUSIC]

That won't help.

[GLASS SHATTERS]

- Or that. - What will?

Tell me!

Jason, I don't wanna talk about it anymore.

[CHUCKLES]

That's right easy for you to say.

You make a fool out of me,

and you don't wanna talk about it anymore.

Look, ain't you better be getting back to the job?

Men might be slowing down.

The way you looked running after him.

"Dan. Dan."

Look, I told you it was a mistake.

It was the tune he was whistling, and that's all.

I recognized it.

I heard you sing it enough.

- It was the same. - But it wasn't Dan.

Hm. But you're hoping it was, don't you?

Maybe the next time. Maybe one day.

You think I don't know? He's never out of your mind.

"Dan, Dan."

Why? What was he?

What'd he do for ya? He walked out on ya!

Jason, it was before you. It has nothing to do with us.

Nothing?

There ain't a day goes by

that he ain't right there between us.

How long do you think a man can live like that?

Jason, there's gonna be a bruise.

Does it make you feel manly?

[KNOCK ON DOOR]

[SIGHS]

Good afternoon.

I wonder if I might see you people for a few minutes.

Oh, well, of course. Jason, ask the gentleman in.

I don't mean to intrude.

- Come on in. - Thank you.

May I get you something? Some coffee or...

Oh, no, thanks. I won't be here that long.

- Well, won't you sit down? - Thank you.

This afternoon at the, uh, at the railroad station,

you, uh, well, you seemed to recognize me.

We were just discussing that.

[CHUCKLES] It was the tune you were whistling.

An old friend of ours used to sing it.

And he made it up.

He was good at that sort of thing. Wasn't he?

But you did call me Dan.

Well, that was his name.

Was? Does that, does that mean that he's dead?

Oh, no, he, he just disappeared some three years ago.

Would he have a family here in town?

- Somebody that I might contact? - Mm, no one.

You don't by chance remember where you heard that tune?

[CHUCKLES] No. I just like music.

I guess I picked it up along the trail.

But you must remember when you first started to whistle it.

Uh, where you were.

No, I'm afraid I can't even tell you that.

Memory's something I'm a little short on.

Doctors call it amnesia.

- Oh, you don't know who you are? - No.

But I do know I was a lieutenant

assigned to the 2nd regiment at Fort Totten.

Here's a photograph of a complete complement

of those officers.

Do you recognize anyone?

No. No, I don't.

The name Dan Lawson is part of the roster.

He's not here.

But you are.

[CHUCKLES] Jason, he's not Dan.

[SHENANDOAH] Well, if he's not in the photograph, I'm...

I'm sorry that I've troubled you. Thank you.

Well, I'm awfully sorry we were unable to help you.

So am I, Mrs. Pruitt, but...

it's happened before.

- Thank you. - Bye.

Bad manners, Mr. Pruitt.

If you're looking for something else, maybe I can help you.

You say you're not Lawson, but I don't see you leaving.

I prefer traveling by daylight if you don't mind.

That true, or are you not remembering?

Why should I lie to you?

If you don't believe me, help yourself.

Maybe that will convince you.

You ever marry?

I wouldn't know.

On the job, at the ranch, you saw how it was.

Yeah, I came at a bad time.

[CHUCKLES] It's always a bad time.

I'm sorry.

This fellow Lawson, what do you know about him?

I never saw him.

He was long gone before I got here.

Well, you must have heard something about him.

Oh, sure.

Three years worth.

[CHUCKLES]

He's about your age, good-looking.

Saddle tramp.

But to her, he was President Grant

and Jehovah all in one.

Well, maybe she just needs a little more time to forget.

Maybe I should have listened.

To whom?

Oh, the folks around here,

they didn't have the guts to tell me in my face, but...

Well, I used to see how they used to smile

and what they were thinking.

Jason Pruitt, fool enough to marry a gal half his age.

You keep thinking thoughts like that,

you'll eat yourself up.

Ah, maybe they was right.

Every time a young, good-looking man rides in,

I get to wondering.

I get that sweaty feeling, afraid to go home.

Afraid she'll be gone.

You know what I'm trying to say?

Sure.

You're trying to say that you love her a lot.

I love her.

Well, look, uh, look, uh...

if you do happen to find this Lawson,

I'd appreciate if you didn't, uh, mention seeing Nancy.

Consider it done.

Something else on your mind?

There's one more thing.

If you're playing me for the fool,

and you are Lawson, and you come to get her...

you better use that gun fast...

'cause I'm gonna kill you before I lose her.

[WHISTLING]

[KNOCK ON DOOR]

[WHISTLING]

What's on your mind, boy?

This is for you.

Much obliged.

- [WHISTLES] - [KNOCK ON DOOR]

Yeah?

Don't you wanna know who sent it?

All right, tell me who sent it.

I ain't supposed to tell.

Not anybody.

- Did you promise? - Yes.

Then don't tell.

Here, you, uh, you buy yourself some candy.

Thanks.

[WHISTLES]

[NANCY] Dan darling, I know you understand.

I just simply couldn't admit who you are, not to Jason.

I don't know what he'd do.

Oh, Dan, there's so much to tell you.

Meet me tomorrow, ten o'clock, Miller's Grove.

I love you, Dan. I knew you'd come back.

Nancy.

That's a nice way to start a morning.

But it doesn't bring back any memories.

You mean it? You really don't know who I am?

Hm? I thought you understood that.

Amnesia. But I thought you were pretending

like I was because of Jason.

Mm-mm.

Well, that doesn't do much for a girl's pride.

Isn't that silly, feeling sorry for myself?

Tell me what it's like. Not knowing.

Oh, I'm always on the move.

Grabbing at a face or a name or place.

A song.

Doesn't lead anywhere.

But you must have seen a doctor.

I got tired of being told they couldn't help me.

Tell me about us.

[CHUCKLES] It's so strange.

Like, talking about two other people.

How long did we know each other?

Just a few weeks.

You rode into town,

fell in love, and then you disappeared.

Did I ever mention, uh, family to you?

Places, names?

No, we just talked about us.

- I work here in town? - Mm, you weren't here that long.

Besides, you seemed to have plenty of money.

A lot of money because I remember once

teasing you about being a bank robber.

Just all the law were after you. [CHUCKLES]

You like to tease, don't you?

Oh, Dan, you gotta remember.

Try.

You know, the first time I saw you,

you were riding right through here.

Please try to remember.

I'm afraid I can't help you, Nancy.

Anything I tell you right now,

I make up right here on the spot.

And that won't help either one of us.

What is it?

A town.

I remember you mentioning a town once.

I remember because I asked you

where we were gonna live after we were married,

and you said we're gonna live right here

because you didn't wanna go back there.

Where is it?

Dan, that town's only 100 miles from here.

There must be people there who know you.

Well, what's the name of it?

Dan, let's go right now, today.

Well, what about your husband?

I mean, you just can't pretend the man doesn't exist.

But you don't know what it's been like.

I've been married for three years

always pretending he was you.

That may be well and good, but...

the man loves you.

He'll get over it.

Just like that?

Dan, you don't understand.

He's violent. I'm afraid of him.

You wanna get away from him that badly?

I just want to be with you.

Until we go, you'll never know, will you?

All these years, not know?

[CHUCKLES]

I'll be packed in a few minutes.

Hm?

I believed him all the time.

Does that make you feel better?

You're going with him. You're going with Lawson.

Jason, you are a fool.

Go ahead, but it doesn't change a thing.

Why?

Name one thing you ever wanted I didn't get you.

I am getting the one thing I ever wanted.

Away, away, away...

- Nancy, now wait. - Away, away...

Why? Why?

Jason, you are 54 years old. Twice my age.

That is not a marriage.

You didn't talk that way

when you wanted a roof over your head...

and clothes, and food...

and people not calling you Lawson's girl.

Now, look, you got your...

- Why are you... - I clean for you...

He walks on you, throws you out, then he comes back,

snaps his fingers, and you run to him!

I'd run to anyone who would get me away from you!

You've been lying to him.

Ah.

Does it really make any difference that he's not Dan?

And later... when he finds out?

That's your concern? Well, I think it's his problem.

What if I told him what you're doing?

You can try that, but I really don't think

he can afford to believe you.

Why don't you use a gun on both of us?

Would have been more generous.

Hey.

Here, old man, marry that.

That's, uh, Lawson right there.

I ought to know. I had him standing in front of me twice.

Oh, nothing serious.

Fighting, brawling. Hot-tempered young fella.

Good-looking boy. Quite a hand with the ladies.

Yes, so I understand.

I could, uh, look up the exact dates if you like.

Oh, no, thanks. That won't be necessary.

Uh, I didn't do very much.

More than you know. I'm much obliged.

You're going in the wrong direction.

I don't think so, Mrs. Pruitt. Goodbye.

Dan, listen to me.

I don't have to listen. I just spoke to Judge Brinker.

Well, me, what am I supposed to do now?

You might start by making it up to your husband.

- [GUNSHOTS] - [HORSE WHINNIES]

[GRUNTS]

- [GUNSHOT] - [HORSE WHINNIES]

- [CRASH] - [SCREAMS]

Sorry things turned out like they did, Mr. Pruitt.

It's not your fault. Not any of it.

She was chasing a dream.

So was I.

You were just caught in the middle of it.

Gonna keep looking?

Nothing to keep me here.

Take care.

[CLICKS TONGUE]

? Once more I fail ?

? To learn the answer ?

? Once more I walk ?

? This land so lonely ?

? Oh, Shenandoah ?

? You're doomed to wander ?

? So roam ?

? In search of home ?

? 'Cross this land ?

? So lonely ?

[THEME MUSIC]

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