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Come in. You wanted to see me?

Yeah. Got this announcement in the mail.

They're gonna have a Galloway bull auction in Durango.

And I'd sure like to have a couple of Galloway bulls.

They don't come cheap.

I may have to settle for one.

You're really serious about this.

Why? Don't you think it's a good idea?

It's always a good idea to upgrade your stock, but...

just thought it might squeeze you a little bit this time of year.

Well, it'll hurt a little,

but I think I can stand the pain for an investment like that.

Want to make the trip to Durango?

I'd rather not leave the ranch right now.

Some of those new hands we hired aren't the greatest.

I'd like to stick around and keep an eye on 'em. Mmm.

What about Trampas? Think he could handle it?

Trampas is as good a judge of livestock as anyone I know, if that's what you mean.

Well, that's part of what I mean.

He'll be on his own as far as the bidding is concerned.

I'll give him a ceiling, but below that it'll be up to him...

how much of my money he spends.

And I've heard it whispered around...

that Trampas can be a little careless with money.

Only his own.

All right then, Trampas it is.

You know what? It might be a good idea to send somebody else along with him.

In case they can't get freight space on the train, have to drive the bull back,

it'd be safer to have two men along.

Who do you suggest? How about Dave Sutton?

You think he's had experience enough?

No, but this is one way to get it.

On my payroll.

Ah, he won't get in any trouble. You know that.

He might even be a good influence on Trampas. Or vice versa.

I wouldn't worry about that.

You know what the boys say about him... Dependable Dave.

Yeah. Oh, here.

You can take this back with you. I've finished with it. Thanks.

Come in.

Cook said you wanted to see me. Yeah. Where's Trampas?

Yo. Come on in and shut the door.

It was an accident. What was an accident?

Uh, whatever we're on the carpet for.

They're auctioning off some Galloway bulls in Durango next week.

Mr. Grainger wants you to go down, take a

look at 'em and bid on 'em if they look good.

Galloway bulls? Can't do better than that.

There's a train out of here tonight. Think you can make it?

- Sure. - Dave?

You bet. But what's he need me for?

You may not be able to get freight space back for 'em this time of year.

If he has to drive 'em back, he'll need an extra hand.

Hey, that's great.

Yeah. I've never been to Durango.

I have.

You didn't like it?

All I remember about it is I was trying to fill an inside straight and missed.

Full month's pay.

You better start packing. Check with Mr. Grainger before you go.

Yo. And Trampas.

This is a business trip.

Well, come on, old buddy. We don't want to keep the dancing girls waiting.

Durango.

Come on, Trampas. Make up your mind. I'd love to get some sleep.

Don't rush me. We've been playing ever since we left Medicine Bow.

All right. I'll call.

Full house. Ah. One more hand. Come on.

Look, Trampas... You can't quit while you're ahead like that.

It's not fair. But we're only playing for matches.

I'll get you a whole box of matches if you'll just let me get some sleep.

It's not the matches. It's the principle of the thing. Come on.

One more hand. Showdown.

Here. Your deal. Deal. All right, one hand. That's it.

You know, it's funny. I... I can't sleep on a train.

Why don't you try closing your eyes?

Very funny. Very funny.

I got four cards. Oh.

Hmm.

One. One.

How many? Two.

Two.

I'll take none. None?

All right.

I bet a hundred. But you haven't got a hundred.

I'm light 95.

Call. Huh?

Three aces. You win.

That's more like it.

All right. Thanks, Dave.

I think I'll get some sleep now. Good night. Good night.

I'm wide awake now.

Yeah.

Well, what do you think of the big city?

Uh, doesn't look much different from Medicine Bow.

Don't let the natives hear you say that.

They think they got a real live town here.

Uh, why don't you check us into the hotel while I go see the man about the money.

All right.

And David. Huh?

Don't get lost.

♪♪

You look pretty this morning, Martha, for a spinster.

Isn't it a little early for that, Mrs. Lacey? Not at your age.

You sound as if I was ready to join your sewing circle.

I'll take it up with the membership.

Ma, when are you going to stop this?

Right after the weddin' ceremony.

Oh. Somebody would think I don't want to be married.

You do need a man, you know.

Well, there's more of them than there is of us.

Oh, I don't mean just any man.

And I can't stand here discussing it with you or I'll be late for work.

My gloves!

Oh. I see you found them. Your gloves.

Oh. Oh, yes.

Well, good-bye.

Bye, miss.

Well, don't just stand there, Henry. Do something.

What do you suggest?

Looks like you got trouble.

I lost the cotter pin.

I could get one at the general store, but gettin' this wheel on...

Excuse me, ma'am.

Want to set that wheel straight?

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Never seen anything like that in my life.

Pleasure to be of help.

We thank you.

Much obliged.

Don't forget that cotter pin. Thank you.

Oh! I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Did I hurt you? No. No, I'm fine.

Are you sure you're all right? Yes. Yes, I'm fine.

Is there anything I can do? No, really.

Would you just stand there?

Just... stand here.

I'd be ever so grateful.

I'm Martha Carson.

Glad to meet you. I'm David Sutton.

Oh! I'm glad to know you.

I feel like I'm playing Going to Jerusalem.

Believe me, I'm not playing.

Would you mind telling me what you are doin'?

You're a stranger in Durango, aren't you?

Least we've established something. I'm from Medicine Bow in Wyoming.

- Then you're just visiting. - If it's all right with you.

Well, it might be if, uh...

Let me see.

I washed 'em just before I got off the train.

- Oh. That's not it at all, Mr... - Sutton.

Mr. Sutton. I was only wondering...

You're not wearing a wedding ring. Most bachelors don't.

- Are you engaged? - Are you taking a census?

Please, this is terribly important.

I am not engaged.

Will you be? To me?

Just for a little while.

Just until you leave.

- Miss, uh... - Carson.

Miss Carson, I may look as if I'm from the country, but...

Not in the slightest, I assure you.

Good. Then if you'll excuse me.

No! You can't go yet.

Miss Carson,

it's not in my nature to be rude to a lady,

and I do thank you for your very flattering offer...

- But you said you'd do anything. - I said, "Is there anything I can do?"

Yes, there is. Be my fiancé.

Now you're starting that again. But you wouldn't have to do anything.

Just say that you are.

Don't you think this has gone far enough?

That's what I keep trying to tell him, but he won't listen. He...

Don't you understand?

I need you for protection.

Is someone threatening you?

Oh, it's more than a threat.

He keeps saying he's going to marry me. And I say no. No!

And he goes away. And then he comes back, like a full moon.

A full moon?

You know what I mean. He keeps showing up.

He... He's back now.

He's right over there.

If... If I tell him I'm engaged,

then he'll have to go away... forever.

Just until I leave? Oh!

I'll never be able to thank you.

You're the kindest man in the world.

I... I have to hurry now.

Now wait. How do we work this?

I live at Ma Lacey's on Elm Street.

Meet me there at 5:00 and I'll tell you. No, 6:00.

- Make it 6:00, Mr... - Sutton!

Sit down, Mr. Trampas. Thank you.

Well, Mr. Grainger has authorized a draft,

on the First National of Medicine Bow, up to $5,000.

- That's it. - To be drawn at your discretion.

Well, we might not need all of it. I'm here for the Galloway bulls auction.

I'm at your service, sir.

I'll need your signature...

Oh, excuse me. Good morning, Martha.

I'm sorry I'm late, Mr. Burnside. Perfectly all right.

Now, if you'll just give me a minute to fill out this draft.

Morning.

I'm back, Martha. So I see.

I was just looking at a dress that you ought to have for your trousseau.

My trousseau is none of your affair.

Well, a girl can't get married without a trousseau.

I'm aware of that.

I keep forgettin' how pretty you are.

If you go away right this minute, I'll send you a picture.

Oh, no. The only picture I want's our wedding picture.

I'm not going to marry you... ever.

Isn't that kind of a foolish way to feel?

Here I am with a good ranch I bought just for us...

and a house just waitin' for you to make it a honeymoon cottage.

And here are you, alone in the world... Not anymore.

- Needing a man to look after you. - I've got a man.

Somebody who'll take good care of you... What did you say?

I'm engaged.

You mean to somebody else?

That's right. How can you be?

Doesn't he know about us?

There's nothing to know about us.

But we're gonna be married.

No. My fiancé and I...

are going to be married.

Good morning, Mrs. Mauder. Good morning, Martha.

Morning, ma'am. Good morning.

Who is this poacher? He's a fine gentleman.

And now, if you'll excuse me, there's someone waiting.

Beg pardon, ma'am, but this little girl's happiness...

is the most important thing in the world to me.

That's quite all right. I'm in no hurry. Thank you, ma'am.

Do I know him?

I doubt it. He's new in town.

In that case, you haven't known him very long.

Well, it was love at first sight.

He swept me off my feet.

I don't trust fellas like that. What do you know about him?

I simply can't discuss it any further. Especially now.

I'm engaged to be married and that's all there is to it.

So if you'll please just step aside.

I couldn't help overhearing, Martha. Congratulations.

Thank you.

When is the happy day?

Well, we just got engaged.

I can hardly wait to meet the lucky man,

even though you'll be leaving the bank.

Leaving?

Oh. Uh, well, not right away.

Oh. A woman's place is in the home, Martha.

- Well, would you give me my withdrawal? - I am.

Well, I never saw that much money in all my life.

Oh!

Oh, I remember when Eli Mauder proposed to me, God rest his soul.

I washed the same dress eight times.

Thank you. Much obliged. That's what we're here for.

Uh, good day.

Good day.

Tiny Morgan! Well, I'll be.

Trampas.

Oh. Almost forgot. Easy now.

Same old Trampas. It's been a long time.

Yeah. That it has.

How you been? Oh, I'm just fine. Just fine. Hey, you're lookin' good.

Looks like you're eating regular. Yeah?

You work around here?

Nope. Got my own place now, up near Pueblo. How 'bout you?

I'm still at Shiloh Ranch, just outside of Medicine Bow.

Boss sent me and another fella down here to that Galloway bulls auction.

I sure hope I get me one of those Galloways.

You look like you're doing real fine. Yes, sir.

Say, you ever get married?

Well, that's kind of a long story.

Oh. Well, come on. Let's talk about it over a beer.

We got a lot of catching up to do. Trampas.

Later. I... don't feel much like talking about it right now.

Oh. Yeah.

All right, Tiny. See you later.

Hello, pardner. Howdy.

Well, everything go all right at the bank? Yep, we're in business.

Good. I thought you'd be all unpacked by now, out seeing the sights.

There was a slight delay. Oh? What happened?

I got engaged.

That's very funny. What did happen? I told you. I got engaged.

Just like that? I leave you in a strange town for five minutes,

and you get yourself engaged. Yup.

An old girlfriend. You haven't seen her for a long time and you decided...

Never saw her before in my life.

Well, I've heard of whirlwind courtships in my day, but this beats 'em all.

- There wasn't any courtship. - Marriage broker?

Don't be silly.

Don't be... Look who's talkin'.

I...

David, are you serious?

Yeah. You are.

Well, you mind telling me just how this happened?

Well, uh, I was on the way to the hotel, and she bumped into me.

- And you proposed. - Oh, no, she did.

She... I see.

David, which pocket do you keep your money in?

- See? She's not that kind of girl. - What kind of girl is she?

She bumps into a total stranger in the middle

of the street and asks him to marry her?

- Must be a good-looker. - She is.

I'll bet.

The truth is, I'm doing her a favor. Sure you are.

You're the catch of the season.

She didn't ask me to marry her. Just be engaged to her.

There's a difference. Oh, I know.

First you get engaged, then you get married. We're not gonna get married.

You broke up already? Well, now that was quick.

Let me see. You've been in this town exactly... 37 minutes,

and in that space of time, you've gotten yourself engaged and...

- What? - I was just having some fun with you.

The truth is... Mm-hmm.

There's this little fella that keeps pestering her to marry him.

Won't take no for an answer. So she thought if she told him she was engaged,

he'd leave her alone, and he'd go back where he came from.

- That's all there is to it. - Is that... Oh.

Well, you know what I think? What?

That story sounds nuttier than the first one.

- Yeah, it is, isn't it? - Mm-hmm.

But what other reason could she have?

Breach of promise.

Of course I was telling the truth.

You saw for yourself. Tiny Morgan. I pointed him out to you.

Well, that's what I told Trampas.

He's just got a suspicious mind.

However, if you don't want to go through with it...

Sure I do. I'm glad to help.

You don't sound like it, coming over here to question me.

I told you that was Trampas's idea.

I'll see you at 5:00.6:00.

6:00.

Excuse me. I'm sorry. I wasn't looking where I was going.

I... I was thinking about something else.

That's all right.

Thank you.

I told you before... This won't take long. I've been thinking about it,

and I just wanted to tell you if this fella, whatever his name is...

Sutton. David Sutton.

Well, if he's what you want, I won't stand in the way.

That's sweet of you, Tiny.

Then you'll be going back to your ranch?

Soon as the auction's over tomorrow.

I was gonna buy a bull as a wedding present to both of us.

I'm still gonna buy one, but it won't be the same.

You'll find somebody, Tiny. I'm sure you will.

Not like you.

Good luck, Martha.

Thank you.

Congratulations! Ethel Mauder told me the news.

Oh, aren't you the sly one.

Carrying on right under my nose, and I never knew a thing about it.

And aren't you ashamed, not telling me before you told Ethel Mauder?

Well, I... When did it happen?

Who is he? Oh, tell me all about it.

There isn't much to tell. Oh, listen to her.

I suppose you just bumped into him on the street and got engaged.

What makes you say that? Well, you won't say anything.

No matter. The important thing is you got one.

What's he like?

Well, he... he's very nice.

- Is that him? - Yes.

He looks kind of peaked to me.

But then, bachelors never do eat right.

Hello, David. Hi.

Martha. This is Ma Lacey.

Pleased to meet you. How do you do?

You can kiss her now, young man.

You're engaged. Oh, yeah. I forgot.

Won't you come in? Thank you.

Well, I'll, uh, leave you two alone.

It was nice to have met you, Mr., um... Sutton.

David Sutton. Mrs. David Sutton.

Oh, sounds nice.

I'm sorry about what happened out there.

All in the line of duty. You're really a good sport.

Damsel in distress, as the saying goes.

Won't you sit down?

Thank you.

Did you have a busy day?

Well, uh, I became engaged.

Here you are.

Might as well start fattening him up right now.

Help yourself.

They look delicious. Take a couple.

Martha made them herself.

I'll leave the tray. Thank you.

Thank your fiancée for being such a good cook.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to let you in for all of this.

It's all right. I love cookies.

Did you really make 'em yourself?

No.

This suitor of yours, did you tell him about our engagement?

This morning. Did it work?

Yes. He's going away. But not until tomorrow.

Do you mind keeping this up just for one more day?

Course not. You know, my father always said,

if you take on a job, no matter how unpleasant it is...

I don't mean this is unpleasant. That's just the way the saying went.

I understand.

Well, I guess I better be going.

I don't know how to thank you.

Say, now that so many people know about it,

how are you gonna explain it to 'em when I go back to Medicine Bow?

I don't know. I hadn't counted on the news spreading so fast.

Maybe we could have a fight, and then you could break the engagement...

I mean, after the other fellow leaves.

I'll worry about that later.

Oh! Excuse me. Oh, excuse me!

Guess what! Lucy Williams just stopped by to tell me...

the sewing circle is gonna give you a shower.

They can't. Now, Martha, we insist.

But... Not another word.

Won't it be fun, Mr. Sutton?

Starting your married life with all the linens you'll need?

But I have linen in my hope chest.

Well, then we'll make it a kitchen shower.

I know you don't have pots and pans in your hope chest.

Sounds fine.

I was just leaving. Good-bye, you lucky boy.

Good-bye.

Good-bye, Martha.

Well, he isn't much, but any old port in a storm.

I'm gonna sit right there.

Beer. Howdy.

♪♪

Mmm.

Hello. How 'bout a drink?

Hello. How 'bout a drink?

Hello, Tiny. Hi.

What'll you have? I'm buying.

I don't feel like drinking. Hmm?

Maybe you didn't hear me right. I said I'm buying.

I heard you. Say, you must be in bad shape.

You ever been disappointed in love?

Oh. Dozens of times. Dozens of times.

I mean the real thing.

The one girl in the world.

Oh. Well, yeah.

They all are, till the next one comes along.

I didn't think you'd understand.

Oh. I'm sorry, buddy. I...

You wanna talk about it?

There isn't much to tell now.

She just got engaged to marry somebody else.

Oh.

Well, that's tough.

He must be a real charmer,

the way he come into town and swept her off her feet.

- Uh, you say he just came into town? - That's right.

Not a local boy? You sure?

Course I'm sure. She just told me.

Oh. But you don't know him?

No. Never laid eyes on him.

But I'd sure like to.

Yeah, but...

Uh, you don't know his name then.

Yeah. She told me his name.

David Sutton.

Sutton?

Um...

Tiny, I'll see you in a minute.

Hey, I've been looking for you.

You were wrong about her. I got nothing to worry about.

You've got a lot to worry about. You've drawn

a bad hand, chum. Now let's get outta here.

No, she assured me... You don't have all the facts.

Now that rival of yours is a mighty tough man. Well, I can handle him.

Have you seen him? Yeah, she pointed him out to me.

- And you still think you can handle him? - No problem.

Well, I underestimated you, chum.

You got a lot of guts for a man your size.

What about his size? You know what they call him?

- Yeah, well, that's a joke. - Not if you've seen him.

I've seen him. Close up?

As close as you and I are. And you still think he's tough?

- Mm-hmm. The toughest man I ever met. - What, that ribbon clerk?

- He's not a ribbon clerk. - I don't care what he is.

I just don't see how you can stand there and tell me I'm supposed to be afraid of...

- David, listen to me... - Trampas, you listen.

I'm not looking for trouble, but if he's foolish enough to start something,

then I can handle him, morning, noon, or night. David...

David... With one hand tied behind my back.

Hi. Hello. And furthermore...

I'm Louise. I was just telling my girlfriend...

that you looked like the sort of man that'd buy a girl a drink.

I'm sorry. We're busy.

What's the matter? Can't he talk for himself?

No.

You want me to leave, all you gotta do is say so.

Well, no, I wouldn't talk like that to a lady.

Is that supposed to be some kind of crack?

What do you mean?

No, I guess it isn't.

Thanks, mister. Forget I bothered you. Oh, no, not at all.

It'd be a pleasure to buy you a drink. Come on.

Thanks.

Now that's how a gentleman buys a lady a drink. Straight whiskey.

David...

David. Uh...

To your good health.

Where you from, honey? Medicine Bow.

Are they all as nice as you are in Medicine Bow?

What'd you walk away for? Uh...

Well, I had to talk to this fella. Why don't we go back?

Why? What's the difference? It's too crowded here.

Crowded? Excuse me.

Yes. What's your name, big boy?

David Sutton. Uh...

Boy, it's hot in here. Why don't we get some fresh air?

- Did you say your name was David Sutton? - Yeah, that's right.

- Hey, this is a private party. - Party's over, ma'am.

But he's with me. That's just why I'm here. This man's engaged.

Oh.

She's a lucky woman.

Yep, and I aim to keep her that way.

You're leavin'. Just a minute.

Hey, set him down, you big bully!

- I can take care of myself. - No, you can't.

Do you wanna walk or do you wanna ride out of here?

Uh, now, look, Tiny... Tiny...

Tiny? Not Tiny Morgan?

That's right. I don't know what Martha sees in you,

but as long as you're what she wants, you're what she's gonna get.

So don't go fooling around with other women.

Understand? He understands.

I wanna hear it from him.

David. What in heaven's name...

I'm breaking the engagement. Breaking...

- Shh! - But why?

The last time I saw you,

you said everything was going to be all right.

That was before I saw Tiny Morgan.

But you saw him this morning.

I never saw him before in my life till 10 minutes ago.

Yes, you did. Don't you remember when I bumped into you?

Yes, as though it just happened.

He was in front of Milady's Modes.

And I pointed him out to you.

- You pointed someone out to me. - That was Tiny.

Then he's grown a lot.

There's something wrong.

There certainly is.

No! Wait! I'll be right down.

Oh, no, you won't. You stay right where you are, miss.

Unless you're thinkin' of movin'.

Please, Ma. This is terribly important.

So's the reputation of my boardinghouse.

Young man, you look respectable.

So you get before I change my mind about you.

We were just having a conversation.

Well, I'm postponing it till daylight.

You can walk me to the bank in the morning,

dear.

Why don't you get some rest for the journey?

See you in the morning.

Won't I?

Come for breakfast. Time your fiancée learned to cook.

Oh, boy. Is this the life.

Nice soft bed, uh...

David. Yo.

What are you doing up so early? I got a date for breakfast.

Break... You sure haven't wasted any time on this trip.

It wasn't my idea. Martha's landlady invited me over for breakfast.

Don't tell me you're trying to romance her too.

Course not.

Well, it only makes sense.

First, it's Martha. Then it's the girl at the saloon.

Seems to me you're trying to corral every single girl in this town.

Well, all I did last night was buy that girl a drink.

Yeah.

Boy, did you look funny sitting up on that bar.

Huh. Must be great to have a sense of humor.

Well, I tried to tell you. "No problem," you said.

"I can handle him with one hand tied behind my back," you said. Big Tiny.

Hey, maybe that was the problem. You didn't have one hand tied behind your back.

I'll see you at the auction,

if you can stop laughing long enough.

Wait till I tell 'em back at the ranch.

You don't mean that.

It'll help pass the long winter nights around the fire.

I thought we were friends. Yeah, we are friends.

It's too good to...

Unless...

Unless you want to take my turn bringing in the horses in the morning.

- You only have to get up an hour earlier. - That's blackmail.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

All right. You got a deal.

That was an excellent breakfast.

You sound as surprised as Ma was. No, not at all.

I didn't always work in a bank. Well, here we are.

Now, we were standing over there.

And they were right here. Excuse me.

Mr. Glodder. You don't have to do all this.

- I really believe you. - You didn't last night.

Dear people, let me extend my warmest felicitations.

Mr. Glodder, would you do something for me? Your servant, noble lady.

Would you stand right here? And...

Here? Yes. And, David, you stand right there.

Mr. Glodder, were you standing here yesterday morning?

Uh, not unlikely.

Now this is very important. It was about 9:00.

And you were with somebody. A customer?

That's what I want you to tell us. Someone was looking in the window, and then...

you came out.

Hmm.

Oh. Tiny Morgan.

Yeah, he was admiring a dress in the window.

Thank you, Mr. Glodder.

You have only to command.

To the victor go the spoils.

Charge accounts invited, dear sir.

You make a lovely couple.

I don't see how you could have thought he was my fiancé.

I mean, Mr. Glodder's a very nice man, but he's old enough to be my father.

I told you. I didn't get that good a look at him.

All I know is he was no Tiny Morgan.

I'm terribly sorry. I didn't mean to deceive you.

It's all right. It wasn't your fault. The whole thing is my fault.

I've been terribly unfair to you, Mr. Sutton.

David. No, you haven't.

Yes, I have. I practically accosted you in the street.

I knew what I was getting into. No, you didn't.

I didn't either. But I want you to know you can get out of it.

I've caused you enough trouble. You haven't caused me any trouble.

Besides, the way news travels around here, I couldn't get out of it if I wanted to.

You're sure? Positive.

Unless I want to get ridden out of town on a rail.

Good morning.

Good morning, Tiny.

I wanted to tell you that I won't be leaving right away. Oh?

I decided to stay around for the wedding.

But we haven't set the date. What are you waitin' for?

If Martha had said yes to me, I'd have been married 10 minutes later.

Well, you see, it's not that easy.

Sure is. There's the church.

Preacher is in it, and I'll give the bride away.

You will not.

You see, we thought we'd have a quiet wedding.

I'll be quiet.

Tiny Morgan, this is none of your business.

Maybe not, but got nothin' else to do now.

So, I'll wait... till you two tie the knot.

What am I going to do?

I'll think of something. What?

Young lovers, as eternal as the seasons. Good morning, Mr. Burnside.

So this is the young Lochinvar who swept my little girl off her feet, hmm?

Ah... Well, aren't you gonna introduce us, child?

I'm sorry, Mr. Burnside. This is David Sutton. Congratulations.

Thank you. But I warn you, sir.

Martha's like a daughter, and if you treat

her badly, you're gonna have to answer to me.

Oh, I guess I could spare her for another few minutes.

Oh, I almost forgot. Mrs. Burnside wants to have you two for supper tonight.

Thank you, but we have previous plans.

We'll be patient. But make it soon.

May all your troubles be little ones.

Martha, why don't you take an extra half hour for lunch with your fiancé.

Thank you.

It looks like you're stuck to have lunch with me.

Well, at least it's better than a family dinner.

I didn't think you'd want to sit through that.

I don't want to sit through anything. I just want to get back to Medicine Bow.

Alive.

All right, gentlemen, we'll begin the bidding as always with a start of $700.

Who'll start me off with seven? Do I hear seven?

Yep.

Seven. I got a bid of seven. Make it an eight.

We gonna bid on him? No.

Make it a nine. Do I hear a nine? Nine, sir. Thank you.

Got a bid of nine. Make it a 10. Ten? Ten? Ten's the bid.

Now make it 11. Eleven? Eleven? Do I hear an 11? I got a bid of 11.

Ever been to an auction before? First time.

Twelve! Twelve's the bid. I got a bid of 12. Do I hear 13?

Do I hear 13? Thirteen. Thank you, sir. I got a bid of 13.

Now make it a 14. Fourteen? Do I hear 14?

Fourteen's the bid. I got a bid of 14. Do I hear 15?

Fifteen? Do I hear a 15? Now make it a 15.

Fifteen's the bid. Fifteen and a half? Do I hear 15 and a half?

Make it 15 and a half. Fifteen and a half, sir. Fifteen and a half.

Do I hear a 16? Sixteen to that gentleman. Make it a half.

Do I hear a 16 and a half? Sixteen and a half?

Do I hear a bid? Going once. Going twice.

Going for the third and last time.

Sold to Mr. Hamilton of the Double H.

And a real bargain there too, sir.

Sure thought I had that one.

Yeah.

This one's a real beauty, gentlemen.

Registered in the herd book as Champion Rob-Roy O'Keery,

a title he really deserves too.

So we'll start the bidding with $700. Do I hear seven? Make it a seven.

I got a bid of seven. Now make it an eight? I got a bid of eight.

Eight's the bid. Got a bid of eight. Go ahead, bid.

I've never done this.

Lot of things you hadn't done before you got to Durango.

Well, you know our limit. When you get to that, stop.

- One thousand. - One thousand. I've got a bid of thousand.

Eleven hundred. Twelve.

Thirteen. Thirteen, sir. Thank you.

Thirteen-fifty. Wanna make it 14? Fourteen? Fourteen?

Fourteen. Fourteen!

Fourteen's the bid. I got a bid of 14. Now make it 15.

I got a bid of 14. $1,500.

Fifteen's the bid. Go on. Go on. Go on.

Fifteen and a half. I got a bid... Six... Sixteen!

Sixteen. Thank you, sir. I got a bid of 16, gentlemen. Sixteen and a half.

Do I hear 16 and a half? Do I have a bid?

Gee, I hate to do that to an old friend, but, well, business is business.

Why'd you make me bid against him?

He's got it in for me enough as it is.

I thought you needed the experience.

I'm getting enough experience.

Sold to the gentleman from Wyoming.

I wish you'd let me pay for my half of the lunch.

And have half the town talkin'? Mm-mmm.

Have you thought of a way to get rid of Tiny yet?

I was hoping you had thought of something.

I've toyed with the idea of breaking a leg.

Oh, dear. It seemed like such a good idea at the time.

Breaking a leg? No. Getting engaged.

Dear people, here you are.

- That isn't mine. - No, it certainly isn't.

I just took it out of the showcase. Real Oriental silk.

Direct from San Francisco.

For the bride. Compliments of Milady's Modes.

Featuring the finest of wedding gowns.

Thank you.

Well, one hand washes the other.

Oh, speaking of hands, I don't see an engagement ring.

Oh, we, uh... We were just going to shop for one.

Oh, got him trained already, eh?

"Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive."

Old Walter Scott knew what he was talkin' about.

You don't really have to buy me a ring.

I know, but I have to look like I'm going to or Tiny will be on my neck again.

Anyway, it'll be good practice when I really get engaged.

Oh, remember.

Don't get carried away and say you like any of them.

Don't worry. I'll be very hard to please. Good.

Oh. Hello, Martha. Hello, Mr. Hastings.

Well, I understand congratulations are in order.

I assume you're preparing for the nuptials.

We wanted to look at some rings. Oh, yes, of course.

And I do have some lovely rings,

both, uh... both engagement...

and wedding.

All the latest fashions, of course.

They're very nice.

But not exactly what we're looking for.

But you haven't looked at them yet, sir.

Oh, uh, I was just talking in general.

Oh, yes. Uh...

Oh, here. Yes, here's one.

I can make you a very good price on this one.

Hello.

Hello, Tiny.

I was wondering when you were gonna buy her a ring.

Go ahead. Take care of them first.

Oh, no, that's all right. We haven't found anything we liked.

Besides, nothing's too good for Martha.

You don't have to tell me that.

I have a headache. We'll have to come back later.

I have others if...

I may not be the handsomest man in the world, but...

does he look like the kind of man that

could sweep a girl like Martha off her feet?

Well, he-he...

Uh, what can I do for you, sir?

I want to look at some wedding presents.

Something a lady can use.

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Having fun? Just practicing. Best man's practicing.

Well, don't let me stop you. Where you been?

Pretending to shop for a ring.

Oh, a ring! Well, now, when you get yourself

engaged, you do it up right, don't you?

You bet. You have to...

When the whole town's looking over your shoulder. Mm-hmm.

I hate to be a killjoy, but have you given any

thought to how you're gonna get out of this?

I certainly have. You have?

Especially since Tiny's decided to stay in town till after we're married.

Tiny's decided to stay in town until after you're married?

David, I know Tiny, and you're... Well...

We're in a lot of trouble.

Open the door, in the name of the law.

What have you done now? Nothin'. I haven't had time to do anything.

Come on in. Howdy.

- That's him. That's him. That's the man. - What's this all about?

The man here says you stole a ring from his store.

He's crazy. I went to look at some and told him I'd come back later.

And when I put the tray away, one was missing. Now you search him.

And if you don't find it, you search this room.

Now just wait a minute. Take it easy, mister. Just empty out your pockets.

What a town! You go into a man's store to buy a ring,

and the next thing you know you...

Aha! Aha! That's it! That's my ring!

I don't know how it got here, unless it rolled off the counter into my pocket.

That's a likely story. No, he's telling the truth.

Friend of yours? Give him the ring. Sure he is.

And he's an honest man. Then you can testify for him.

I'll need that bit of evidence to show to the judge when he gets here.

- Judge? - Now, Sheriff, no, no.

We're leaving for Medicine Bow tomorrow, he and I. He's not.

This your gun? Yeah.

Now, you want to come peaceful? You're making a big mistake.

That's why we have trials, mister. Now you come along.

Uh, David?

I'll, uh...

Tiny Morgan, if you don't go away and leave me alone...

- I can't do that, now that you need me. - I don't need you.

Once and for all, I am engaged to be married.

Looks like the wedding's gonna be postponed...

till your fiancée gets out of jail.

Jail?

Yeah. For stealing from the jeweler.

That's impossible.

Honey, he's behind bars.

Than there's been a terrible mistake. Dave couldn't steal.

Those things happen, Martha.

But I know him. He...

He just couldn't do such a thing.

Don't worry, honey.

I just come from the meeting. You're gonna

have the biggest shower Durango has ever seen.

I'm afraid you'll just have to cancel it.

- You two have a spat? - He's in jail.

Well, if that isn't just like a man.

Do you know what you're saying?

That's the way it happened, Sheriff.

When I saw my honey with Sutton, picking out that wedding ring,

I just couldn't stand it.

So I took that ring and planted it on him.

Guess I wasn't thinking very straight.

Well, you're gonna have a lot of time to think about it now.

In, you.

All right, got a new customer.

You can go now.

Or can't you tear yourself away, Sutton?

Sure, but I don't understand.

Spare me a minute with him, Sheriff? Alone?

All right. But just a minute.

Now you listen to me, Sutton.

I know I didn't steal that ring and you know I didn't.

But I'd do anything in this world to make Martha happy, so I confessed.

Confessed? But... I'm warning you.

If you ever give that girl another unhappy minute,

I'm gonna tear you apart piece by piece.

You can lock me in now. But you got this all wrong.

Don't argue with me.

Time's up.

All right. Fun is fun, and I guess I've enjoyed this game as much as anyone.

But it's not funny anymore. David is in jail.

I know. And you're standing here?

What can I do?

Now, Miss Martha, you have a pretty quick mind.

You were smart enough to get him engaged. But he's in jail.

And you're getting him out. David and I are strangers in this town.

But you're not. They don't have to believe us, but they will believe you.

Hmm. Never saw a man eat like that before.

The condemned man ate a hearty meal. Well, what can I do for you?

Sheriff, he's innocent. You've got to believe me.

Well, sorry, but he's already confessed.

Sutton confessed? Oh, no, no, not Sutton. Tiny Morgan.

I don't think I follow this. Morgan said he planted the ring on Sutton.

Can I see him? Why not?

- What are you doing here, Trampas? - Oh, just browsin'.

Tiny Morgan, how could you have done such a thing?

- Guess I was jealous. - What made you change your mind?

What difference does it make? Your friend's free, isn't he?

Tiny, I feel terrible about this.

Don't worry about me. Maybe I'll get out in time for the wedding.

All right, everybody out.

So long, Tiny.

Yo!

Whoa. Whoa.

I've been looking for you. Did you hear what happened?

Trampas told me. I just came from the jail.

Good night, Mr. Lake. Good night. Good night.

I never thought Tiny could ever do a thing like that.

Well, he meant well, but he's got it all wrong. What do you mean, he meant well?

Stealing a ring and making it look like you did it. He didn't steal it.

He thinks I did. He said that just so they'd let me go.

What are you talking about? He just told me... Excuse me, miss.

I'd like to see the head man. He's in his office. But it's closing time.

I'll just be a minute. Thank you.

I don't know what Morgan told you. I only know what he told me.

I've got to make some entries, but as soon as I finish here,

we'll go back and find out what this is all about.

- Mr. Burnside? - Yes.

- I want to talk to you. - Well, it's after hours.

I know. Just do what I say and you won't be hurt.

Just what is it you want me to do?

First, get those people out of here. Then you'll open the safe for me.

- And if I refuse? - That's kind of a stupid question...

for a man who's smart enough to run a bank.

Not so stupid. If you shoot me, the whole town will hear.

But you'll be dead.

Let's go.

Mr. Burnside.

It's after closing time. I've got the cash box ready.

Just stand there and be quiet.

Tell that man over there to go. The bank's closed.

He's not a customer. He's waiting for me.

Turn around and walk over to him. Slow.

I'll be right behind you.

I've got a gun stuck right in her back. So don't do anything foolish.

Go over and lock the door.

Now drop your gun belt.

Now I want the combination to the safe.

I don't know it.

Only Mr. Burnside knows it.

No, I didn't kill him. But I had to knock him out.

I guess we'll have to wait till he comes to.

This isn't gonna work, you know. We've got friends expecting us in town.

And when we don't show up, they're gonna come looking for us.

How much is in there?

About $2,000.

Well, I guess that'll have to do.

Come along.

Where you taking her?

You don't think I'm gonna leave you here, do you? Move.

Come on.

All right. Straight out of town. And make it look good. I'll be right behind you.

She's not home yet. Maybe she's with her fiancé.

I can't find him either.

Well, maybe... maybe she's still at the bank.

This late? Maybe she got behind.

I'm afraid she doesn't have her mind much on business these days,

not since she got engaged.

Well, I'll take a look.

Mr. Burnside, you all right? Huh?

Here, put this on your head.

Here. Right there.

Well, I just saw them goin' down the street a few minutes ago.

Was anybody with them? I don't know.

The back end of the wagon was covered up with a tarp.

I thought they looked kind of funny, but...

You would too if you had a gun in your back. How many of them were there?

I only saw one. There may have been others, but only one came into my office.

They can't have a very big head start if they're traveling in a wagon.

- I'll round up a posse. - Sheriff!

Sheriff, I want to go along!

Whoa.

Get down.

Who are they?

They were in the bank. I had to bring 'em along.

We'll tie 'em up and leave 'em here.

How much did you get? I didn't count it.

- This is all there was in the safe? - I didn't get in the safe.

Inside.

What do you mean, you didn't get into the safe?

I'll tell you about that after we take care of them.

Better be good.

By the time you and your friend get loose, we'll be long gone.

I don't suppose you'd believe us if we gave you our word...

we'd wait here until you had a good head start.

That's right, mister. We wouldn't.

We've already made one mistake... letting him try his fancy way of robbing a bank.

No shooting, no dynamite. All nice and quiet.

Only thing is, we end up with you two instead of money.

Real smart.

Smart enough to be able to go into town without having my face on a wanted poster.

Spread out.

All right, you inside there, come on out with your hands up!

You can't get away. Come on out, we won't shoot.

I've got a better idea. You men drop your guns.

All we want is a chance to get away.

Then you can have her and the man back all in one piece.

Make up your minds, quick!

All right, do as he says.

Now get up close together where I can watch you.

Hyah!

Hyah! Hyah!

Watch 'em.

Get the money. We're taking off.

You and your friends are gonna have a nice long walk.

Hurry it up, huh?

Go finish the saddlin'.

Did they hurt you? No.

Are you sure? Yes.

Well, how 'bout me?

Let's go.

Hurry up in there!

Watch 'em.

What the devil...

Tiny, you're hurt! Just tore the skin a little.

Get a doctor! He's hurt!

Oh. Looks like a flesh wound.

If anything happens to him, I'll never forgive myself.

Unless he's got another hole in him someplace... No, there was only one shot.

All right, let's get 'em down to jail.

Oh, darling.

You're gonna be all right, Tiny.

I know it.

I just can't stand the sight of blood.

Always makes me faint.

What did you call me?

I don't remember.

Guess I must have still been unconscious.

I thought you said "darling."

She did.

I heard her. He heard her.

That's a funny way for a girl to talk to a man...

who's already engaged to somebody else.

I'm not engaged. You're not?

No. No. I only said that...

What she means is, she's not engaged to him anymore,

'cause she called you "darling," which means she's really in love with you.

Is that true?

Well...

Of course it is.

Sorry, old man, but that's the way it is.

Fine. You know, I mean, if that's the way she feels.

You made me the happiest man in the world.

Well, Tiny, looks like your bandage slipped.

Forget it. Nothing could bother me at a time like this.

I beg your pardon, but I wonder if you could do me a favor?

Why, certainly, ma'am.

You don't want to go through that again.

Sorry. I'd like to, but, well, I'm afraid that...

Besides, it's my turn. Now you just tell me all about it, miss.

It is miss, isn't it?