1 00:00:02,502 --> 00:00:04,211 Previously on When Hope Calls. 2 00:00:04,212 --> 00:00:07,631 - How's the wound? - Right as rain. How's Jenny? 3 00:00:07,632 --> 00:00:08,924 She seems really eager to please. 4 00:00:08,925 --> 00:00:10,010 Enjoy it while you can. 5 00:00:11,344 --> 00:00:13,303 I'm afraid it raises more questions than it answers. 6 00:00:13,304 --> 00:00:16,056 Now is not the time to start spending your gold. 7 00:00:16,057 --> 00:00:17,766 What gold? 8 00:00:17,767 --> 00:00:19,435 - 26. - 27! 9 00:00:19,436 --> 00:00:21,270 No, no. Stop the auction. 10 00:00:21,271 --> 00:00:24,148 The Lawrence Ranch is not for sale. This auction is over. 11 00:00:24,149 --> 00:00:27,568 Will you stay on? Same name, nothing changes. 12 00:00:27,569 --> 00:00:29,069 Except your uncle's an actual rancher. 13 00:00:29,070 --> 00:00:30,612 Is that a yes? 14 00:00:30,613 --> 00:00:31,989 You're not named Jenny? 15 00:00:31,990 --> 00:00:33,782 My real name is Delores. 16 00:00:33,783 --> 00:00:35,034 We'll all miss you. 17 00:00:35,035 --> 00:00:36,952 I will miss you all too. 18 00:00:36,953 --> 00:00:38,579 But we can offer you 19 00:00:38,580 --> 00:00:40,456 room and board in exchange for your help here. 20 00:00:40,457 --> 00:00:42,876 Thank you... 21 00:01:27,462 --> 00:01:31,549 Nora. Morning. 22 00:01:34,677 --> 00:01:35,844 Thank you. 23 00:01:35,845 --> 00:01:38,472 Ah, breakfast's still on me, of course. 24 00:01:38,473 --> 00:01:40,891 Gotta get used to picking up the tab. 25 00:01:40,892 --> 00:01:43,770 Yes... about that. 26 00:01:45,021 --> 00:01:47,523 I have a telegram here from the Gold Office. 27 00:01:47,524 --> 00:01:50,527 So? Am I officially a rich man? 28 00:01:51,778 --> 00:01:53,238 I'm afraid not. 29 00:01:54,155 --> 00:01:56,031 What? What do you mean? 30 00:01:56,032 --> 00:01:58,325 They denied your claim. 31 00:01:58,326 --> 00:02:01,703 Another prospector says he worked the land before you. 32 00:02:01,704 --> 00:02:03,038 No, that can't be right. 33 00:02:03,039 --> 00:02:05,791 They say the claim predates yours. 34 00:02:05,792 --> 00:02:08,252 No one else worked that land. 35 00:02:08,253 --> 00:02:10,629 I gotta go to Franklin. I gotta talk to the Gold Office. 36 00:02:10,630 --> 00:02:11,839 I gotta set them straight! 37 00:02:11,840 --> 00:02:13,841 I don't think that that's the best idea. 38 00:02:13,842 --> 00:02:16,176 This is the kind of thing you have to do in person. 39 00:02:16,177 --> 00:02:20,849 I agree. I'll go tomorrow as your legal representative. 40 00:02:21,933 --> 00:02:24,352 Okay. Thanks, but I'm going with you. 41 00:02:25,019 --> 00:02:29,482 Honestly, in my experience, I get the best results alone. 42 00:02:32,360 --> 00:02:34,696 I will do the very best I can for you, Sam. 43 00:02:35,780 --> 00:02:37,115 Do you trust me? 44 00:02:39,159 --> 00:02:41,786 I guess... yes. 45 00:02:42,996 --> 00:02:44,455 Thanks. 46 00:02:46,666 --> 00:02:48,126 Here we are. 47 00:02:48,918 --> 00:02:53,256 Sorry, Ronnie. Think I lost my appetite. 48 00:02:54,257 --> 00:02:56,426 You're not planning on skipping out on me, are you? 49 00:02:57,343 --> 00:03:00,262 I'll take the breakfast. And cover it. 50 00:03:00,263 --> 00:03:04,099 Oh, very well. Enjoy. 51 00:03:04,100 --> 00:03:05,393 Thank you. 52 00:03:07,312 --> 00:03:08,938 Thank you... 53 00:03:13,860 --> 00:03:16,279 - So? Headed to Franklin tomorrow? - Uh... 54 00:03:17,864 --> 00:03:19,199 Yes, I am. 55 00:03:20,575 --> 00:03:22,034 As it happens, I have to go to Franklin this week. 56 00:03:22,035 --> 00:03:23,744 Mountie business. 57 00:03:23,745 --> 00:03:25,329 Might I accompany you? 58 00:03:25,330 --> 00:03:29,249 That'd be nice. If you're sure it's convenient. 59 00:03:29,250 --> 00:03:31,376 I'm thinking there might be rattlesnakes 60 00:03:31,377 --> 00:03:33,003 between here and Franklin. 61 00:03:33,004 --> 00:03:34,630 You never know. 62 00:03:34,631 --> 00:03:37,090 Better to be safe than sorry, I suppose. 63 00:03:37,091 --> 00:03:38,968 Does 9:00 sound good? 64 00:03:40,011 --> 00:03:40,886 Sounds great. 65 00:03:44,641 --> 00:03:45,642 Thank you. 66 00:03:54,275 --> 00:03:55,652 We've got a stray. 67 00:03:56,736 --> 00:03:58,278 I've got it. 68 00:03:58,279 --> 00:04:00,197 Come on. 69 00:04:00,198 --> 00:04:02,282 Come on. Hey? 70 00:04:02,283 --> 00:04:03,992 Ambrose. 71 00:04:03,993 --> 00:04:05,745 Hey, Ambrose! I said I've got it. 72 00:04:09,123 --> 00:04:10,875 Hey. 73 00:04:24,722 --> 00:04:26,765 You're undermining my authority with the ranch hands. 74 00:04:26,766 --> 00:04:28,433 That was not my intent. 75 00:04:28,434 --> 00:04:30,811 I might be a little... rusty, but I could've gotten that cow. 76 00:04:30,812 --> 00:04:32,355 I've worked this ranch before. 77 00:04:34,315 --> 00:04:35,316 What? 78 00:04:36,067 --> 00:04:38,151 Worked? Really? 79 00:04:38,152 --> 00:04:39,903 I came here every summer for years. 80 00:04:39,904 --> 00:04:41,446 My uncle Ray put me to work. 81 00:04:41,447 --> 00:04:43,740 Yeah. The thing is your uncle didn't really 82 00:04:43,741 --> 00:04:46,493 put you to work. I'm sure he was just humoring you. 83 00:04:46,494 --> 00:04:47,787 Excuse me? 84 00:04:49,205 --> 00:04:51,040 - That... came out wrong. - Well, you're right about that. 85 00:04:53,209 --> 00:04:55,086 Talking's not my strong suit. 86 00:04:58,464 --> 00:05:00,507 The Lawrence Ranch was here before you were the foreman 87 00:05:00,508 --> 00:05:02,176 and it'll be here long after you're gone. 88 00:05:04,804 --> 00:05:06,431 That's very true. 89 00:05:17,275 --> 00:05:21,153 Hey Ken! Seen any more wolves out at your place? 90 00:05:21,154 --> 00:05:24,323 Glad to say I haven't. Why? What's going on? 91 00:05:24,324 --> 00:05:27,617 Just... down a few head. If it's not wolves... 92 00:05:27,618 --> 00:05:29,494 Maybe something else. 93 00:05:29,495 --> 00:05:31,330 Last year, we had some cougars coming through. 94 00:05:31,331 --> 00:05:34,042 Yeah. Maybe. 95 00:05:36,127 --> 00:05:38,503 Wouldn't want to be in your shoes when Tess comes home, 96 00:05:38,504 --> 00:05:40,048 finds too many cattle missing. 97 00:05:48,848 --> 00:05:50,266 Ready to sign, Miss Lawrence? 98 00:05:52,018 --> 00:05:54,729 It's the standard contract the bank issues all ranchers. 99 00:05:55,730 --> 00:05:58,399 Everyone needs a line of credit this time of year. 100 00:05:58,858 --> 00:06:01,318 My St. Louis lawyer says not to sign something 101 00:06:01,319 --> 00:06:03,695 unless I've read every word. 102 00:06:03,696 --> 00:06:07,532 Wise advice. When you've looked it over, you can sign, 103 00:06:07,533 --> 00:06:09,118 and the money is yours for a year. 104 00:06:10,203 --> 00:06:12,955 Page four, section 13b... 105 00:06:17,627 --> 00:06:21,671 Yes. I see the clause about your foreman. 106 00:06:21,672 --> 00:06:24,883 It says: "if the ranch is run without Wyatt Parker 107 00:06:24,884 --> 00:06:27,219 or another bank approved foreman you can foreclose." 108 00:06:27,220 --> 00:06:28,345 That's right. 109 00:06:28,346 --> 00:06:29,971 Is that standard as well? 110 00:06:29,972 --> 00:06:32,099 I was advised that in your... 111 00:06:32,100 --> 00:06:34,601 particular situation the bank needed this clause. 112 00:06:34,602 --> 00:06:36,562 In my particular situation? 113 00:06:37,980 --> 00:06:41,233 I admire your initiative in taking on your uncle's ranch. 114 00:06:41,234 --> 00:06:43,610 I do. But you must acknowledge 115 00:06:43,611 --> 00:06:45,446 that you're not a standard rancher. 116 00:06:47,031 --> 00:06:48,615 Our other clients have been running their ranches 117 00:06:48,616 --> 00:06:49,491 for a long time. 118 00:06:49,492 --> 00:06:50,992 I'm a quick learner. 119 00:06:50,993 --> 00:06:53,995 I see that besides the ranch, 120 00:06:53,996 --> 00:06:56,456 your only collateral is a dress boutique 121 00:06:56,457 --> 00:07:00,127 in St. Louis. Is that correct? - Yes. That's my other business. 122 00:07:00,128 --> 00:07:03,255 So you're asking me to give money to a new rancher 123 00:07:03,256 --> 00:07:05,590 who is distracted by another business, 124 00:07:05,591 --> 00:07:07,843 and whose main focus is designing dresses? 125 00:07:07,844 --> 00:07:09,386 I can do both. 126 00:07:09,387 --> 00:07:11,054 I'm afraid that we need someone running your ranch 127 00:07:11,055 --> 00:07:12,056 who knows what's what. 128 00:07:14,976 --> 00:07:16,476 I see... 129 00:07:16,477 --> 00:07:17,979 Excellent. 130 00:07:20,064 --> 00:07:22,149 I'm not comfortable with this contract. 131 00:07:22,150 --> 00:07:24,192 The way it's written, if Wyatt Parker decides 132 00:07:24,193 --> 00:07:26,570 he doesn't want to work for me or takes off 133 00:07:26,571 --> 00:07:28,447 for any reason at all, 134 00:07:28,448 --> 00:07:31,241 I could lose my uncle's ranch. I have to think about this. 135 00:07:31,242 --> 00:07:33,493 Unfortunately, we can't move forward without that clause. 136 00:07:33,494 --> 00:07:35,954 I see. 137 00:07:43,671 --> 00:07:45,046 You're not happy, boss? 138 00:07:45,047 --> 00:07:47,008 Not sure. 139 00:07:48,217 --> 00:07:50,719 I need you to go up the foothills to the south pasture 140 00:07:50,720 --> 00:07:52,554 and do a rough count of the cattle up there. 141 00:07:52,555 --> 00:07:53,972 Want me to go too, boss? 142 00:07:53,973 --> 00:07:56,641 Nope. Me and you have fence post to tend to. 143 00:07:56,642 --> 00:08:01,271 Ten... nine... eight... seven... 144 00:08:01,272 --> 00:08:02,314 Don't say where I'm hiding! 145 00:08:02,315 --> 00:08:03,773 I won't. 146 00:08:03,774 --> 00:08:05,817 Five... four... - Hey, Nora. 147 00:08:05,818 --> 00:08:07,569 ...three... two... one! - Sorry, I hate to interrupt. 148 00:08:07,570 --> 00:08:09,196 I was hoping to have a legal consultation. 149 00:08:09,197 --> 00:08:10,864 Ready or not! Here I come! 150 00:08:10,865 --> 00:08:14,076 Sure. We'll pick this up later, children! 151 00:08:14,744 --> 00:08:17,829 Thank you. - Of course! 152 00:08:17,830 --> 00:08:19,664 Okay, we'll play later, Miss Nora. 153 00:08:19,665 --> 00:08:23,168 But... you're it! - Hey! 154 00:08:23,169 --> 00:08:25,795 Come on. 155 00:08:25,796 --> 00:08:28,757 - Thank you, thank you so much. - Of course. 156 00:08:34,889 --> 00:08:36,224 Sam! 157 00:08:40,019 --> 00:08:41,103 What's wrong? 158 00:08:42,605 --> 00:08:44,940 You're busy... 159 00:08:44,941 --> 00:08:47,652 I've always got time for you. 160 00:08:49,070 --> 00:08:50,737 My gold claim got rejected. 161 00:08:50,738 --> 00:08:53,658 Someone else said he was there first. 162 00:08:54,534 --> 00:08:56,826 Nora's gonna try and sort it out in Franklin. 163 00:08:56,827 --> 00:09:00,998 Oh, I'm sorry... but Nora seems like a really good lawyer. 164 00:09:01,707 --> 00:09:03,416 At first I couldn't believe I might be rich. 165 00:09:03,417 --> 00:09:05,126 Now I can't believe I might not be. 166 00:09:05,127 --> 00:09:06,795 Well, let's see what Nora can do. 167 00:09:06,796 --> 00:09:09,714 What if it turns out that I'm just... 168 00:09:09,715 --> 00:09:11,383 Sam the handyman again? 169 00:09:11,384 --> 00:09:14,719 Well, I happen to be rather 170 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:16,430 fond of Sam the handyman. 171 00:09:26,232 --> 00:09:27,899 You wanted to see me? 172 00:09:27,900 --> 00:09:30,860 There was a little wrinkle in my loan application. 173 00:09:30,861 --> 00:09:32,487 I found a way we can make it work. 174 00:09:32,488 --> 00:09:33,989 Yeah? 175 00:09:33,990 --> 00:09:36,157 I had Nora draw up a year-long employee contract 176 00:09:36,158 --> 00:09:37,617 for you to sign. 177 00:09:37,618 --> 00:09:39,995 Guarantees you your position as foreman. Gives me 178 00:09:39,996 --> 00:09:42,122 the insurance that you won't leave me high and dry. 179 00:09:42,123 --> 00:09:43,623 This way, I can sign 180 00:09:43,624 --> 00:09:45,500 the bank loan and we're all happy. 181 00:09:45,501 --> 00:09:48,712 Hmm. Earlier you implied I was pretty irrelevant. 182 00:09:50,506 --> 00:09:51,966 I never used that word. 183 00:09:53,634 --> 00:09:56,094 You're important here. 184 00:09:56,095 --> 00:09:58,638 So important that I wanted to guarantee you your job 185 00:09:58,639 --> 00:09:59,973 for at least a year. 186 00:09:59,974 --> 00:10:01,808 So if you could sign at the bottom. 187 00:10:04,854 --> 00:10:07,480 Go ahead. Read it all the way through. 188 00:10:07,481 --> 00:10:09,899 You know what? No need. 189 00:10:09,900 --> 00:10:12,402 Great. Then just sign here. 190 00:10:12,403 --> 00:10:13,695 Yeah, I don't think so. 191 00:10:13,696 --> 00:10:15,031 What? Why? 192 00:10:16,032 --> 00:10:18,033 Never signed anything with your uncle. 193 00:10:18,034 --> 00:10:22,621 Never had a lawyer draft up a contract. We shook hands. 194 00:10:22,622 --> 00:10:23,955 That was good enough for us. 195 00:10:23,956 --> 00:10:25,249 Wait. 196 00:10:28,127 --> 00:10:29,753 If you don't sign, then I'm not comfortable 197 00:10:29,754 --> 00:10:31,212 with the loan conditions. 198 00:10:31,213 --> 00:10:33,341 And without that money, we can't keep the ranch going. 199 00:10:38,012 --> 00:10:40,097 At least, think about it. 200 00:10:59,241 --> 00:11:01,034 What's the lady's name again? 201 00:11:01,035 --> 00:11:03,036 Her name is Miss Ainsworth. 202 00:11:03,037 --> 00:11:04,954 Miss Lillian asked the Children's Bureau 203 00:11:04,955 --> 00:11:06,998 to send someone to help while she's away. 204 00:11:06,999 --> 00:11:10,086 Maybe this lady likes to bake cookies and play catch. 205 00:11:10,878 --> 00:11:12,755 Oh, I think that's her. 206 00:11:15,299 --> 00:11:16,466 Are you Miss Ainsworth? 207 00:11:16,467 --> 00:11:18,885 Yes, I am, young man. 208 00:11:18,886 --> 00:11:20,637 I'm Nora Anderson. 209 00:11:20,638 --> 00:11:22,889 I'm so sorry we weren't there to meet you 210 00:11:22,890 --> 00:11:24,140 when the stage coach arrived. 211 00:11:24,141 --> 00:11:26,851 We were an hour early, so I understand. 212 00:11:26,852 --> 00:11:29,187 May I carry your bag for you? 213 00:11:29,188 --> 00:11:31,148 That's very kind of you. 214 00:11:32,024 --> 00:11:35,235 Oh. Maybe I should carry it 215 00:11:35,236 --> 00:11:37,821 and when I need a rest, you can help me out. 216 00:11:37,822 --> 00:11:40,115 That'd be good. I'm Wally. 217 00:11:40,116 --> 00:11:41,700 Very pleased to meet you, Wally. 218 00:11:41,701 --> 00:11:44,661 - Thank you for coming. - Oh, of course. 219 00:11:44,662 --> 00:11:47,122 Now we can go get Miss Debbie's cherry tarts. 220 00:11:47,123 --> 00:11:48,164 They're really good. 221 00:11:48,165 --> 00:11:49,958 I'm sure they are. 222 00:11:49,959 --> 00:11:53,586 Nevertheless, it's too early for sweets. 223 00:11:53,587 --> 00:11:56,465 And I imagine there are chores waiting. 224 00:11:57,299 --> 00:12:00,677 Miss Ainsworth's right. 225 00:12:00,678 --> 00:12:01,594 Right this way. 226 00:12:06,726 --> 00:12:08,435 Woah... 227 00:12:08,436 --> 00:12:09,352 What's going on, miss? 228 00:12:09,353 --> 00:12:11,187 Missing a few head. 229 00:12:11,188 --> 00:12:12,522 Wondering if you've had any problems? 230 00:12:12,523 --> 00:12:15,525 Got Fenton over in the south pasture right now, 231 00:12:15,526 --> 00:12:16,693 doing a head count. 232 00:12:16,694 --> 00:12:18,903 We may have lost a few more than usual. 233 00:12:18,904 --> 00:12:21,281 Wanna go check it out with me? 234 00:12:21,282 --> 00:12:23,032 I'd like to get an answer before Tess comes back 235 00:12:23,033 --> 00:12:23,993 from Cape Fullerton. 236 00:12:25,494 --> 00:12:28,496 Hi. You must be Hannah Lawrence. I'm Lucy Clay. 237 00:12:28,497 --> 00:12:31,249 Nice to meet you. Tom Clay's daughter? 238 00:12:31,250 --> 00:12:32,751 That's right. 239 00:12:32,752 --> 00:12:34,669 I remember seeing you a few times in town 240 00:12:34,670 --> 00:12:35,921 when I visited my uncle. 241 00:12:37,298 --> 00:12:39,883 Ray was a good man. I'm very sorry for your loss. 242 00:12:39,884 --> 00:12:42,135 Thank you. 243 00:12:42,136 --> 00:12:43,720 Would you like to come in for a coffee? 244 00:12:43,721 --> 00:12:45,805 I'd love to. But I actually came over, 245 00:12:45,806 --> 00:12:47,474 hoping to borrow your foreman here. 246 00:12:47,475 --> 00:12:48,933 And why is that? 247 00:12:48,934 --> 00:12:52,103 I'm Tess Stewart's foreman now, and We think we might 248 00:12:52,104 --> 00:12:53,480 have a problem with a predator. 249 00:12:53,481 --> 00:12:55,690 Oh. I didn't know. 250 00:12:55,691 --> 00:12:59,402 Wyatt over here is probably too modest to tell you, but... 251 00:12:59,403 --> 00:13:02,030 he's the very best tracker around. 252 00:13:02,031 --> 00:13:03,449 I was hoping he could help me out. 253 00:13:04,116 --> 00:13:05,367 Of course. 254 00:13:07,912 --> 00:13:09,913 I'd love for a rain check on that coffee though. 255 00:13:09,914 --> 00:13:11,122 Absolutely. 256 00:13:11,123 --> 00:13:13,083 Thanks for lending me Wyatt. 257 00:13:14,418 --> 00:13:15,376 Ready? 258 00:13:15,377 --> 00:13:16,670 Let's go. 259 00:13:27,431 --> 00:13:28,640 Goodbye, Charlotte. 260 00:13:28,641 --> 00:13:30,266 Bye Miss Nora. 261 00:13:30,267 --> 00:13:32,268 I'll see you tonight, have a nice day! 262 00:13:35,815 --> 00:13:37,106 You smell good. 263 00:13:37,107 --> 00:13:40,652 Oh, thank you! That is my French scent. 264 00:13:40,653 --> 00:13:42,570 Parfum de Jonquils. 265 00:13:43,864 --> 00:13:47,117 Oh! I forgot to ask Miss Nora to do my hair. 266 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:50,620 If you wear a French scent, can you make a French braid? 267 00:13:50,621 --> 00:13:54,249 Oh. We do have to get going with our day, dear. 268 00:13:54,250 --> 00:13:58,169 I'll give you a nice, quick, tidy ponytail instead. Mm-hmm? 269 00:13:58,170 --> 00:14:00,213 Oh... okay. 270 00:14:05,302 --> 00:14:07,887 I don't think we've met. I'm Miss Ainsworth. 271 00:14:07,888 --> 00:14:10,723 - Hi. My name is Delores. - You work here? 272 00:14:10,724 --> 00:14:12,559 In exchange for room and board. 273 00:14:12,560 --> 00:14:14,477 Did you make these lovely sandwiches? 274 00:14:14,478 --> 00:14:17,105 I did. It's laundry day for Eleanor, 275 00:14:17,106 --> 00:14:18,481 so I made lunch. 276 00:14:18,482 --> 00:14:21,110 They look scrumptious. Shall we? 277 00:14:24,655 --> 00:14:26,364 I cut off the crust just how you like. 278 00:14:26,365 --> 00:14:28,825 Oh. Seems like a waste of good bread to me. 279 00:14:28,826 --> 00:14:30,743 Well, it's the little things 280 00:14:30,744 --> 00:14:32,079 that make this place a home. 281 00:14:34,373 --> 00:14:37,333 Oh! Bless you. 282 00:14:37,334 --> 00:14:39,794 Delores makes the best sandwiches! 283 00:14:39,795 --> 00:14:41,379 I'm sure she does, 284 00:14:41,380 --> 00:14:45,216 but manners, please. We must finish eating before we speak. 285 00:14:45,217 --> 00:14:47,093 I told him that before. 286 00:14:47,094 --> 00:14:50,179 After lunch, we can show you the doll Delores made me. 287 00:14:50,180 --> 00:14:51,931 And finish our ball game. 288 00:14:51,932 --> 00:14:56,060 Well, we'll see. We must finish our chores first. 289 00:14:56,061 --> 00:14:58,104 And have some vegetables. 290 00:14:58,105 --> 00:15:02,275 They will help you grow big and strong. 291 00:15:02,276 --> 00:15:05,070 Oh. Another sneeze. 292 00:15:06,488 --> 00:15:07,697 Doesn't sound good. 293 00:15:07,698 --> 00:15:10,074 I'm fine. I think. 294 00:15:10,075 --> 00:15:12,411 Maybe it's just the funny smell in here. 295 00:15:14,121 --> 00:15:18,041 Oh. Delores? 296 00:15:18,042 --> 00:15:20,126 Where is your cod liver oil? 297 00:15:20,127 --> 00:15:24,048 I believe Steven here is in need of a good dose. 298 00:15:33,807 --> 00:15:35,934 So what takes you to Franklin? 299 00:15:35,935 --> 00:15:37,560 Going to give a deposition. 300 00:15:37,561 --> 00:15:39,854 On one of your former cases? 301 00:15:39,855 --> 00:15:42,398 A lawyer is trying to get a bad guy off on a technicality. 302 00:15:42,399 --> 00:15:44,902 My deposition should put him in prison. 303 00:15:46,195 --> 00:15:47,905 Does that offend you? 304 00:15:48,697 --> 00:15:52,075 Not at all. If that's where you think he belongs. 305 00:15:52,076 --> 00:15:54,369 You're not rooting for the accused? 306 00:15:54,370 --> 00:15:56,080 Not if they're guilty. 307 00:15:59,291 --> 00:16:00,376 Think you can help Sam? 308 00:16:01,710 --> 00:16:03,504 I'm gonna try. 309 00:16:09,385 --> 00:16:11,511 Oh, hello! You must be Miss Ainsworth. 310 00:16:11,512 --> 00:16:13,763 I'm nurse Maggie. Nora told me you'd be helping out. 311 00:16:13,764 --> 00:16:15,139 Pleased to meet you. 312 00:16:15,140 --> 00:16:18,393 - You feeling okay, Steven? - I'm afraid he's not. 313 00:16:18,394 --> 00:16:21,187 He has been sneezing since I came. 314 00:16:21,188 --> 00:16:23,815 Of course, I had him wash up with a strong disinfectant. 315 00:16:25,401 --> 00:16:28,444 - Oh. I see you did. - She did. 316 00:16:28,445 --> 00:16:30,738 I gave him a good dose of cod liver oil 317 00:16:30,739 --> 00:16:32,491 and cooked up some nettle soup. 318 00:16:33,283 --> 00:16:35,660 I see you gave him nettle soup. 319 00:16:35,661 --> 00:16:36,911 She did. 320 00:16:36,912 --> 00:16:38,621 But he is still sneezing, 321 00:16:38,622 --> 00:16:40,748 so I thought I'd better bring him in. 322 00:16:40,749 --> 00:16:43,751 Mm-hmm. Alright, Steven. Let's take a seat 323 00:16:43,752 --> 00:16:45,004 and we'll have a look. 324 00:16:47,214 --> 00:16:50,299 Okay. Put this under your tongue. Thank you. Mouth closed. 325 00:16:50,300 --> 00:16:52,261 Let me check your pulse. 326 00:16:56,849 --> 00:16:58,058 Hm? 327 00:17:02,146 --> 00:17:05,441 Everything seems alright. Maybe just take it easy for the day? 328 00:17:06,025 --> 00:17:09,486 Alright. Steven? Let's head back. 329 00:17:14,742 --> 00:17:16,743 Oh... 330 00:17:16,744 --> 00:17:19,662 But perhaps he's a trifle warm? 331 00:17:19,663 --> 00:17:21,581 I don't think he has a fever. 332 00:17:21,582 --> 00:17:24,250 It may be old fashioned, but you know, my parents 333 00:17:24,251 --> 00:17:25,419 swore by leeches. 334 00:17:27,504 --> 00:17:30,089 You know what? Maybe I should keep an eye on him 335 00:17:30,090 --> 00:17:31,674 because we wouldn't want him 336 00:17:31,675 --> 00:17:33,509 to infect everyone at the orphanage. 337 00:17:33,510 --> 00:17:36,888 - Oh, yes. Perhaps a good idea. - Yeah. 338 00:17:36,889 --> 00:17:38,931 Definitely a good idea. 339 00:17:38,932 --> 00:17:41,934 Unless you're feeling better? 340 00:17:41,935 --> 00:17:44,437 Okay. Thank you Miss Ainsworth. 341 00:17:44,438 --> 00:17:45,856 Mm-hmm. 342 00:17:47,733 --> 00:17:50,610 Come in. 343 00:17:50,611 --> 00:17:53,196 Sorry, ma'am. 344 00:17:53,197 --> 00:17:56,699 Wondered if you... knew where I might find Wyatt? 345 00:17:56,700 --> 00:17:58,910 He had to head out. What can I help you with? 346 00:17:58,911 --> 00:18:01,412 Oh. Nothing, ma'am. 347 00:18:01,413 --> 00:18:03,414 It's just Fenton's still up in the foothills 348 00:18:03,415 --> 00:18:05,041 and there's a lot of chores to get through. 349 00:18:05,042 --> 00:18:07,085 - Oh, I can help! - No, ma'am! 350 00:18:07,086 --> 00:18:10,421 I got chores in the corral, in the barn. 351 00:18:10,422 --> 00:18:12,006 You'd get all dirty... 352 00:18:12,007 --> 00:18:14,133 You worked for my uncle, right? 353 00:18:14,134 --> 00:18:16,427 Sure did. Good man. 354 00:18:16,428 --> 00:18:19,263 You think Ray Lawrence would let his niece spend summers here 355 00:18:19,264 --> 00:18:21,182 without pitching in with chores? 356 00:18:21,183 --> 00:18:23,559 No. That doesn't sound like Ray at all. 357 00:18:23,560 --> 00:18:25,436 He'd expect you to do your share. 358 00:18:25,437 --> 00:18:27,397 Exactly. 359 00:18:28,565 --> 00:18:31,400 I may need some reminders, but I'm not afraid of hard work. 360 00:18:33,737 --> 00:18:35,572 Okay. 361 00:18:37,991 --> 00:18:38,867 Thank you. 362 00:18:40,327 --> 00:18:43,621 We've brushed your shoes clean, we've let the polish dry. 363 00:18:43,622 --> 00:18:47,291 I will show you how to buff them into a lovely shine. 364 00:18:47,292 --> 00:18:52,296 Art, if you would be so kind as to hold the shoe down for me. 365 00:18:52,297 --> 00:18:54,258 I'll show you how to buff them correctly. 366 00:18:58,095 --> 00:19:01,305 See how nice that's starting to look? 367 00:19:01,306 --> 00:19:06,102 Let's see you finish it up. Wally can hold the shoe for you. 368 00:19:06,103 --> 00:19:07,520 Then maybe we can play? 369 00:19:07,521 --> 00:19:11,649 Of course! You can play for 25 minutes after chores. 370 00:19:18,282 --> 00:19:20,032 Okay, I'm done. I can do the other one now. 371 00:19:20,033 --> 00:19:22,244 Well, let's see. 372 00:19:23,412 --> 00:19:25,621 You're off to a nice start, 373 00:19:25,622 --> 00:19:28,040 but I do believe you've missed a few spots. 374 00:19:28,041 --> 00:19:29,918 You want the whole shoe to shine. 375 00:19:32,462 --> 00:19:34,463 And when Steven feels better, 376 00:19:34,464 --> 00:19:37,425 you can teach him how to polish his shoes perfectly. 377 00:19:37,426 --> 00:19:42,096 I would, but I think maybe... 378 00:19:42,097 --> 00:19:44,140 Maybe I'm catching what Steve has. 379 00:19:44,141 --> 00:19:47,476 Oh, dear. You do sound ill. 380 00:19:47,477 --> 00:19:49,270 Should I go to the infirmary? 381 00:19:49,271 --> 00:19:53,774 You know, that might be wise. I could try the cod liver oil. 382 00:19:55,819 --> 00:19:57,486 Or I could just take you to the infirmary 383 00:19:57,487 --> 00:19:59,197 before you infect anyone else. 384 00:19:59,198 --> 00:20:01,324 The infirmary's probably safest. 385 00:20:01,325 --> 00:20:02,576 Mm-hmm. 386 00:20:07,664 --> 00:20:10,249 Oh, ma'am. I can do the rest. 387 00:20:10,250 --> 00:20:13,294 No, you're tired too. I'll help finish this up. 388 00:20:13,295 --> 00:20:17,006 Thank you, ma'am. You're... okay climbing up there? 389 00:20:17,007 --> 00:20:18,799 I'm fine. 390 00:20:18,800 --> 00:20:21,802 I'm not gonna lie, I'm not fond of heights. 391 00:20:21,803 --> 00:20:23,429 I'm happy to help. 392 00:20:23,430 --> 00:20:25,932 I might not be as strong as you, but I can climb. 393 00:20:25,933 --> 00:20:28,142 Sure do appreciate that. 394 00:20:28,143 --> 00:20:30,311 Would also appreciate it if you didn't mention 395 00:20:30,312 --> 00:20:31,355 any of this to the boss? 396 00:20:32,397 --> 00:20:34,816 I mean... the other boss. 397 00:20:35,651 --> 00:20:37,069 Won't say a word. 398 00:20:37,694 --> 00:20:42,991 So the other boss... Wyatt. How is he to work for? 399 00:20:43,825 --> 00:20:47,036 He's one of the finest men I know. Not saying he's easy. 400 00:20:47,037 --> 00:20:51,667 Tough, but fair. Loyal. He's the best. 401 00:20:52,459 --> 00:20:55,212 That's... that's good to know. 402 00:20:55,879 --> 00:20:58,005 Yeah, couldn't ask for a better foreman. 403 00:20:58,006 --> 00:21:00,091 I mean, he'd certainly give me the what for if he knew 404 00:21:00,092 --> 00:21:03,511 I let you do all those chores and climb up there, but-- 405 00:21:05,931 --> 00:21:08,057 Glad to know you're so good with heights. 406 00:21:14,106 --> 00:21:16,816 Upon my review, I found a claim by one Rufus Shepherd 407 00:21:16,817 --> 00:21:20,319 predated your client's application by six months. 408 00:21:20,320 --> 00:21:23,239 I'd like to review this competing claim. 409 00:21:23,240 --> 00:21:25,408 I can't just open my books 410 00:21:25,409 --> 00:21:27,368 to anyone who walks through the door. 411 00:21:27,369 --> 00:21:28,369 I'm a lawyer. 412 00:21:28,370 --> 00:21:30,204 Then go to court. 413 00:21:30,205 --> 00:21:33,207 But I'll tell you the determinations of our office 414 00:21:33,208 --> 00:21:34,543 have never been reversed. 415 00:21:35,419 --> 00:21:37,003 There's a first time for everything. 416 00:21:40,048 --> 00:21:42,050 Excuse me for just a moment. 417 00:21:53,854 --> 00:21:56,397 I'm sorry. My supervisor is in Clearwater. 418 00:21:56,398 --> 00:21:57,524 He'll be back tomorrow. 419 00:22:01,361 --> 00:22:03,113 I'm sorry I couldn't be more help. 420 00:22:04,865 --> 00:22:06,324 If you'll excuse me. 421 00:22:06,325 --> 00:22:08,952 Of course. Thank you. 422 00:22:25,886 --> 00:22:28,095 Um... hello. 423 00:22:28,096 --> 00:22:30,556 Sorry! That's okay. 424 00:22:30,557 --> 00:22:32,808 - Are you okay? - I am. 425 00:22:32,809 --> 00:22:35,436 But what is going on here? Children all sick? 426 00:22:35,437 --> 00:22:38,647 Not exactly. It's a long story. 427 00:22:38,648 --> 00:22:40,483 I'm helping Miss Maggie organize. 428 00:22:40,484 --> 00:22:42,026 I can see that. 429 00:22:42,027 --> 00:22:43,736 Are you feeling sick, Sam? 430 00:22:43,737 --> 00:22:48,324 Not sick, but... a little on edge. 431 00:22:48,325 --> 00:22:50,368 - Why? - I'm waiting for news 432 00:22:50,369 --> 00:22:52,370 and I'm... not too good at waiting. 433 00:22:52,371 --> 00:22:54,288 Neither are Steve or Art. 434 00:22:56,124 --> 00:22:57,917 You know what calms me down though? 435 00:22:57,918 --> 00:23:00,544 Having something to do. Maybe I can help out here. 436 00:23:00,545 --> 00:23:02,254 That would be great. Yes, please. 437 00:23:08,512 --> 00:23:10,639 Woah. 438 00:23:13,141 --> 00:23:14,517 What is it? 439 00:23:14,518 --> 00:23:16,435 Could be a grizzly... 440 00:23:16,436 --> 00:23:18,312 could be a big one. 441 00:23:18,313 --> 00:23:20,272 Hope not. 442 00:23:20,273 --> 00:23:23,777 Last time I ran into a grizzly, I was a kid on my dad's ranch. 443 00:23:26,196 --> 00:23:28,824 Heard your pa didn't take too kindly for you working for Tess. 444 00:23:30,075 --> 00:23:32,451 I didn't get a choice really. 445 00:23:32,452 --> 00:23:34,413 My brother's getting the Clay ranch. 446 00:23:37,749 --> 00:23:39,917 What about you? You know, 447 00:23:39,918 --> 00:23:41,794 I've known you for a long time. 448 00:23:41,795 --> 00:23:43,546 I don't think I've ever heard you talking about your folks. 449 00:23:47,426 --> 00:23:48,634 Not much to tell. 450 00:23:48,635 --> 00:23:51,262 When did you see them last? 451 00:23:51,263 --> 00:23:55,976 Left when I was 17, went to the rodeo, never looked back. 452 00:23:57,477 --> 00:23:59,729 You haven't been home since you were 17? 453 00:24:00,981 --> 00:24:02,441 Nope. 454 00:24:06,194 --> 00:24:09,948 Guess Ray was kind of your family for the last while. 455 00:24:10,782 --> 00:24:12,075 Huh? 456 00:24:13,493 --> 00:24:15,453 Yeah... 457 00:24:15,454 --> 00:24:16,955 guess he was. 458 00:24:22,210 --> 00:24:24,587 How did the deposition go? 459 00:24:24,588 --> 00:24:27,924 Good. That man's going to jail where he belongs. 460 00:24:28,717 --> 00:24:30,384 And the claim? 461 00:24:30,385 --> 00:24:32,344 Something's off. 462 00:24:32,345 --> 00:24:34,972 The other miner, Rufus Shepherd? 463 00:24:34,973 --> 00:24:39,185 He's got three claims at the Gold Office right now. 464 00:24:39,186 --> 00:24:41,479 Doesn't that seem suspicious? 465 00:24:41,480 --> 00:24:43,439 Might be. 466 00:24:43,440 --> 00:24:44,523 How'd you find that out? 467 00:24:44,524 --> 00:24:46,817 I saw the files on the clerk's desk, 468 00:24:46,818 --> 00:24:50,905 but he wouldn't let me take a look inside them. 469 00:24:50,906 --> 00:24:53,908 I'd love to know where Mr. Shepherd's mines are... 470 00:24:53,909 --> 00:24:57,912 Investigative work. Right up my alley. 471 00:24:57,913 --> 00:24:59,663 Sounds like we better go back and check this out. 472 00:24:59,664 --> 00:25:03,125 But the clerk said I couldn't take a look at the files. 473 00:25:03,126 --> 00:25:05,003 Right. But I have a plan. 474 00:25:06,505 --> 00:25:08,298 I like a man with a plan. 475 00:25:12,844 --> 00:25:13,845 My turn! 476 00:25:14,888 --> 00:25:16,764 You've got your hands full today. 477 00:25:16,765 --> 00:25:19,559 I do. But Sam's been a big help. 478 00:25:20,268 --> 00:25:22,645 I bet that hurts. 479 00:25:22,646 --> 00:25:25,982 I landed on my backside, and the rung hit my knee. 480 00:25:27,108 --> 00:25:28,442 More evidence for Wyatt that 481 00:25:28,443 --> 00:25:30,111 I don't know how to be a rancher. 482 00:25:30,820 --> 00:25:32,780 Well, it's not your fault the ladder broke. 483 00:25:32,781 --> 00:25:36,116 I guess, it's just that Wyatt's not... 484 00:25:36,117 --> 00:25:39,411 keen on working for me and without his commitment, 485 00:25:39,412 --> 00:25:40,956 I don't know if I can keep the ranch. 486 00:25:41,873 --> 00:25:43,874 I get why you want him to sign a contract, 487 00:25:43,875 --> 00:25:46,752 but you know, Brookfield is more just... trust. 488 00:25:46,753 --> 00:25:48,338 I trust Wyatt. 489 00:25:50,131 --> 00:25:51,924 Doesn't mean I'm ready to risk the ranch 490 00:25:51,925 --> 00:25:53,717 on whether he wants to hang around or not. 491 00:25:53,718 --> 00:25:55,928 You know, I didn't know your uncle very well, 492 00:25:55,929 --> 00:25:59,349 but I do know that he trusted Wyatt completely. 493 00:26:03,895 --> 00:26:06,022 It's my uncle's 68th birthday today. 494 00:26:07,524 --> 00:26:10,317 I was gonna come up here and surprise him. 495 00:26:10,318 --> 00:26:12,362 I had it all planned out. 496 00:26:15,448 --> 00:26:16,616 But... 497 00:26:18,076 --> 00:26:19,369 I'm so sorry, Hannah. 498 00:26:20,996 --> 00:26:23,956 I don't know what else I can tell you, Miss Anderson. 499 00:26:23,957 --> 00:26:27,501 I need more information about the other claimant. 500 00:26:27,502 --> 00:26:29,211 It's only fair to my client. 501 00:26:29,212 --> 00:26:32,756 My dear... I simply cannot help you. 502 00:26:32,757 --> 00:26:35,968 I understand. - I'm glad. 503 00:26:35,969 --> 00:26:39,264 Which is why I'd like to follow up with your supervisor. 504 00:26:39,723 --> 00:26:42,391 Oh... 505 00:26:42,392 --> 00:26:44,852 I'm afraid my supervisor will not be available 506 00:26:44,853 --> 00:26:47,021 until tomorrow. I assure you, 507 00:26:47,022 --> 00:26:49,315 you will get the same response from him. 508 00:26:49,316 --> 00:26:52,277 Nonetheless... 509 00:26:53,528 --> 00:26:55,155 Constable? 510 00:26:56,615 --> 00:26:59,116 May I help you? - Name's Fletcher. You are? 511 00:26:59,117 --> 00:27:00,618 Henry. Henry Smith. 512 00:27:00,619 --> 00:27:03,037 There's been an incident. I can't tell you much. 513 00:27:03,038 --> 00:27:04,622 As a fellow civil servant, I hope you understand 514 00:27:04,623 --> 00:27:07,041 the need for confidentiality. - Of course. 515 00:27:07,042 --> 00:27:08,917 This is a rough likeness, 516 00:27:08,918 --> 00:27:11,170 obtained by a witness at a local teahouse. 517 00:27:11,171 --> 00:27:13,714 This person is dangerous and was last seen in this vicinity. 518 00:27:13,715 --> 00:27:16,592 - May I? - Yes. Look carefully. 519 00:27:16,593 --> 00:27:19,220 Have you seen this man? 520 00:27:20,221 --> 00:27:21,388 I don't think so. 521 00:27:21,389 --> 00:27:23,683 Look again. It's important. 522 00:27:25,852 --> 00:27:28,771 Take your time. 523 00:27:30,857 --> 00:27:32,150 Sorry. 524 00:27:32,942 --> 00:27:37,447 You're busy Mr. Smith. Thank you. Mountie. 525 00:27:46,915 --> 00:27:51,460 Rufus Shepherd has claims in all three areas. 526 00:27:51,461 --> 00:27:53,796 And within months of each other. 527 00:27:53,797 --> 00:27:57,592 How can he work in all those places at once? Something's off. 528 00:27:58,176 --> 00:27:59,718 Did you get an address? 529 00:27:59,719 --> 00:28:03,180 It's the same post office box for all three claims. 530 00:28:03,181 --> 00:28:05,474 That's odd. 531 00:28:05,475 --> 00:28:07,727 Time to pay a visit to this Rufus Shepherd. 532 00:28:19,572 --> 00:28:21,199 Here comes Miss Ainsworth! 533 00:28:22,867 --> 00:28:26,371 Everybody on the cots! Lollipops, please! 534 00:28:45,807 --> 00:28:48,142 Hello nurse. I thought I'd better come and see 535 00:28:48,143 --> 00:28:49,727 how the children are doing. 536 00:28:49,728 --> 00:28:54,148 Hi. I'm Sam Tremblay. The... local handyman. 537 00:28:54,149 --> 00:28:57,401 It's a pleasure. I'm Miss Ainsworth. 538 00:28:57,402 --> 00:28:58,819 How are they? 539 00:28:58,820 --> 00:29:03,282 They're... actually they're doing surprisingly well. 540 00:29:03,283 --> 00:29:06,410 Excellent! Perhaps well enough to come back to the orphanage? 541 00:29:10,415 --> 00:29:13,834 Maybe... not that well. 542 00:29:13,835 --> 00:29:14,919 May I? 543 00:29:15,503 --> 00:29:16,379 Of course. 544 00:29:19,549 --> 00:29:22,092 Hello children. How are you? 545 00:29:22,093 --> 00:29:25,180 - Better. - But still sick. 546 00:29:26,264 --> 00:29:28,183 Oh, yes. Still very sick. 547 00:29:29,267 --> 00:29:31,518 I think we should stay here. For now. 548 00:29:31,519 --> 00:29:35,063 Mm-hmm. You all do look a little flushed. 549 00:29:35,064 --> 00:29:37,149 When she returns, I'll let Miss Nora know 550 00:29:37,150 --> 00:29:38,568 that you're on the mend. 551 00:29:39,152 --> 00:29:40,403 Mm. 552 00:29:45,200 --> 00:29:49,536 Nurse Maggie, Sam. You seem to have things under control. 553 00:29:49,537 --> 00:29:51,498 I will leave the children in your capable hands. 554 00:29:55,460 --> 00:29:59,297 That's... quite the sweet tooth you have there, huh, Sam? 555 00:30:03,259 --> 00:30:05,053 Ta-ra. 556 00:30:15,104 --> 00:30:17,439 Huh. Do I even wanna know what happened? 557 00:30:17,440 --> 00:30:19,858 Oh... 558 00:30:19,859 --> 00:30:23,237 Miss Lawrence. There was a little accident. 559 00:30:23,238 --> 00:30:24,696 Hannah? She okay? 560 00:30:24,697 --> 00:30:28,200 She was cut. More like a scratch really! 561 00:30:28,201 --> 00:30:31,203 It was her idea, boss. She insisted on going up! 562 00:30:31,204 --> 00:30:33,163 What was she even doing here? 563 00:30:33,164 --> 00:30:35,165 Well, you were with Lucy 564 00:30:35,166 --> 00:30:37,000 and Fenton's still up on the foothills. 565 00:30:37,001 --> 00:30:39,169 So you asked Miss Lawrence to help you do your job? 566 00:30:39,170 --> 00:30:40,671 She was set on helping. 567 00:30:40,672 --> 00:30:42,548 Boss, really! I couldn't stop her! 568 00:30:42,549 --> 00:30:44,883 She helped me do all kinds of chores. 569 00:30:44,884 --> 00:30:48,054 She really is a hard worker, that one. No quitter. 570 00:30:50,223 --> 00:30:51,431 Where is she? 571 00:30:51,432 --> 00:30:52,683 I don't know. 572 00:30:52,684 --> 00:30:54,059 She went to town. 573 00:30:54,060 --> 00:30:56,563 Saw her come back, but she didn't stop at the house. 574 00:30:59,440 --> 00:31:00,567 I know where she is. 575 00:31:11,619 --> 00:31:12,829 Woah... 576 00:31:14,789 --> 00:31:15,998 Is this the right place? 577 00:31:15,999 --> 00:31:18,083 Yup. This is where the postmaster told us 578 00:31:18,084 --> 00:31:20,085 we can find Rufus Shepherd. 579 00:31:20,086 --> 00:31:22,379 Looks more like a hunting cabin than the home 580 00:31:22,380 --> 00:31:24,506 of a rich gold miner. 581 00:31:24,507 --> 00:31:27,342 Let's leave the wagon back here. Something's off. 582 00:31:27,343 --> 00:31:29,888 Okay. 583 00:31:32,056 --> 00:31:33,891 Mr. Shepherd? 584 00:31:38,354 --> 00:31:39,856 Rufus? 585 00:31:41,274 --> 00:31:43,026 Rufus Shepherd? 586 00:31:47,071 --> 00:31:48,864 Doesn't look like the door has a lock. 587 00:31:48,865 --> 00:31:50,073 We could just go in? 588 00:31:50,074 --> 00:31:51,199 As an officer of the law, 589 00:31:51,200 --> 00:31:52,910 I need a reason to enter someone's home. 590 00:31:55,496 --> 00:31:57,414 But I don't. 591 00:31:57,415 --> 00:31:59,417 Wait-- 592 00:32:01,127 --> 00:32:02,795 Careful! 593 00:32:19,103 --> 00:32:21,313 Okay, buddy! 594 00:32:21,314 --> 00:32:23,316 Okay... It's okay. 595 00:32:24,609 --> 00:32:29,030 Oh, oh! You're a sweetheart! 596 00:32:39,791 --> 00:32:42,000 Mr. Smith. 597 00:32:42,001 --> 00:32:43,293 Got a few questions. 598 00:32:43,294 --> 00:32:47,673 Oh. You... 599 00:32:47,674 --> 00:32:50,050 you find that man you were looking for? 600 00:32:50,051 --> 00:32:51,510 Sometimes you don't know what you're looking for 601 00:32:51,511 --> 00:32:52,595 till you find it. 602 00:33:07,819 --> 00:33:09,654 He's got a knife! 603 00:33:10,697 --> 00:33:12,615 Get her! Go, get her! 604 00:33:18,454 --> 00:33:20,539 Nice guard dog you got there. 605 00:33:20,540 --> 00:33:23,125 That's no guard dog. Michael... 606 00:33:23,126 --> 00:33:27,254 let me introduce you to Mr. Rufus Shepherd. 607 00:33:28,506 --> 00:33:30,800 - You're kidding? - Nope. 608 00:33:42,603 --> 00:33:45,772 I'm trying uncle Ray. I'm really trying. 609 00:33:48,151 --> 00:33:51,820 I know you believed in me. I just, 610 00:33:51,821 --> 00:33:54,615 I... Not sure I believe in me. 611 00:33:59,120 --> 00:34:00,328 Wyatt! 612 00:34:00,329 --> 00:34:03,081 Sorry to intrude. I just uh... 613 00:34:03,082 --> 00:34:05,292 wanted to check on you. I heard about your fall. 614 00:34:05,293 --> 00:34:06,753 I'm fine. 615 00:34:08,129 --> 00:34:09,922 Ambrose really appreciated your help. 616 00:34:12,383 --> 00:34:14,010 He sure speaks well of you. 617 00:34:17,346 --> 00:34:19,557 Guess you were thinking about his birthday too? 618 00:34:22,351 --> 00:34:23,227 I was... 619 00:34:24,729 --> 00:34:26,606 He always liked wild flowers. 620 00:34:28,900 --> 00:34:33,403 I was thinking about bringing peanuts and putting them out. 621 00:34:33,404 --> 00:34:35,697 Then I realized the racoons would've come and grabbed them. 622 00:34:37,909 --> 00:34:39,077 Good choice. 623 00:34:40,369 --> 00:34:41,870 Don't remember Ray being too fond of the racoons. 624 00:34:41,871 --> 00:34:43,331 No. 625 00:34:48,002 --> 00:34:50,880 Alright. I'll leave you. Sorry to interrupt. 626 00:35:01,182 --> 00:35:03,100 Could drop Mr. Smith in Franklin. 627 00:35:03,101 --> 00:35:04,476 I know a few officers there. 628 00:35:04,477 --> 00:35:07,020 They'll hold him once I explain the charges. 629 00:35:07,021 --> 00:35:09,147 I'll go to the Gold Office. 630 00:35:09,148 --> 00:35:11,274 They'll have to approve Sam's claim now. 631 00:35:14,403 --> 00:35:16,363 What are we gonna do about Rufus? 632 00:35:16,364 --> 00:35:19,866 Now that his owner is headed for jail? 633 00:35:30,044 --> 00:35:31,962 That's nice. 634 00:35:31,963 --> 00:35:34,047 You think she'll like it? 635 00:35:34,048 --> 00:35:36,425 I think she'll like it very much. 636 00:35:45,977 --> 00:35:49,437 How are you feeling Ruby? No coughs, no sneezes? 637 00:35:49,438 --> 00:35:51,523 - I'm fine. - Mm-hmm. 638 00:35:51,524 --> 00:35:52,859 Why do you think that is? 639 00:35:56,237 --> 00:35:59,114 Why didn't you want to go to the infirmary 640 00:35:59,115 --> 00:36:00,324 with the other children? 641 00:36:01,242 --> 00:36:04,035 I... I didn't want you to feel bad. 642 00:36:06,747 --> 00:36:11,251 You, my dear, are a very sweet girl. 643 00:36:11,252 --> 00:36:12,795 Oh, I appreciate you staying with me. 644 00:36:13,921 --> 00:36:17,174 You'll be relieve to know that all the other children 645 00:36:17,175 --> 00:36:19,926 are making quite a speedy recovery. 646 00:36:19,927 --> 00:36:23,222 In fact, I think they were all enjoying lollipops. 647 00:36:24,390 --> 00:36:27,976 I believe that you may be the only child 648 00:36:27,977 --> 00:36:30,730 who didn't get one of these. 649 00:36:32,815 --> 00:36:33,899 You knew? 650 00:36:33,900 --> 00:36:36,777 Mm-hmm. I figured it out. 651 00:36:44,994 --> 00:36:47,997 Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy, Rufus? 652 00:36:49,290 --> 00:36:52,167 I guess I'll be dropping you and Mr. Shepherd 653 00:36:52,168 --> 00:36:54,085 at the Mountie Office? 654 00:36:54,086 --> 00:36:57,923 It's just a practical decision, I mean, 655 00:36:57,924 --> 00:36:59,633 a mountie can always use a good dog. 656 00:36:59,634 --> 00:37:01,343 Especially one who senses right from wrong. 657 00:37:01,344 --> 00:37:06,014 Oh, yeah. I can see how that's a purely professional decision. 658 00:37:06,015 --> 00:37:07,475 Woah... 659 00:37:17,318 --> 00:37:19,695 Here we are. 660 00:37:20,196 --> 00:37:22,072 Thanks for your help today. 661 00:37:22,073 --> 00:37:24,241 Sam will be very grateful, I'm sure. 662 00:37:24,242 --> 00:37:25,910 My pleasure. 663 00:37:29,956 --> 00:37:31,540 Thanks for the ride. 664 00:37:36,337 --> 00:37:37,922 Come on, Rufus! 665 00:37:49,934 --> 00:37:51,685 Ruby, Miss Ainsworth. 666 00:37:51,686 --> 00:37:52,853 Miss Nora, you're back! 667 00:37:54,438 --> 00:37:57,399 I saw Eleanor hanging up the wash. 668 00:37:57,400 --> 00:38:00,735 She told me the other children are at the infirmary. 669 00:38:00,736 --> 00:38:02,529 What happened? - They're fine. 670 00:38:02,530 --> 00:38:05,365 I think they were just... 671 00:38:05,366 --> 00:38:08,159 What would you say Ruby? Missing Nora, maybe? 672 00:38:08,160 --> 00:38:10,997 They'll be glad you're home. 673 00:38:11,706 --> 00:38:14,124 I believe it is time for me to go home. 674 00:38:14,125 --> 00:38:15,417 What do you mean? 675 00:38:15,418 --> 00:38:17,627 I mean... 676 00:38:17,628 --> 00:38:20,463 I'm losing touch with what children really need and... 677 00:38:20,464 --> 00:38:24,093 ...I don't do well with illness. Real or imagined. 678 00:38:25,303 --> 00:38:27,429 What about the Children's Bureau? 679 00:38:27,430 --> 00:38:30,056 I'm gonna ask them to send a replacement if you'd like, 680 00:38:30,057 --> 00:38:32,100 but I don't think you need one. 681 00:38:32,101 --> 00:38:35,228 Delores and Eleanor are such good helpers. 682 00:38:35,229 --> 00:38:38,064 You have an amazing community with nurse Maggie 683 00:38:38,065 --> 00:38:40,525 and that Sam fellow. 684 00:38:40,526 --> 00:38:43,779 And you. Well... 685 00:38:45,448 --> 00:38:48,325 The children love you. 686 00:38:48,326 --> 00:38:51,579 Miss Nora? I drew this for you. It's our family. 687 00:38:53,122 --> 00:38:55,750 Oh.... Ruby. 688 00:38:56,834 --> 00:38:58,627 It's beautiful. 689 00:38:59,879 --> 00:39:01,422 Thank you. 690 00:39:12,558 --> 00:39:16,020 I'm just... trying to catch up. 691 00:39:19,357 --> 00:39:21,067 About that contract. 692 00:39:24,612 --> 00:39:26,988 You signed it. 693 00:39:26,989 --> 00:39:29,617 Seems I've agreed to work for you for one year. 694 00:39:36,499 --> 00:39:38,042 Can I ask what changed your mind? 695 00:39:39,043 --> 00:39:41,753 I know how much you meant to your uncle Ray. 696 00:39:41,754 --> 00:39:42,755 It's what he wanted. 697 00:39:45,716 --> 00:39:47,093 You know what else he would want? 698 00:39:50,930 --> 00:39:52,765 He'd want us to just shake on it. 699 00:39:54,642 --> 00:39:56,018 That he would. 700 00:40:02,483 --> 00:40:05,193 - Hello! - Hello! 701 00:40:05,194 --> 00:40:07,529 Miss Nora! Look what we made. 702 00:40:07,530 --> 00:40:09,155 And I helped organize. 703 00:40:09,156 --> 00:40:11,032 The children have been very helpful. 704 00:40:11,033 --> 00:40:14,578 I see! Thank you for taking them. 705 00:40:16,080 --> 00:40:20,750 It must be difficult to have so many sick children 706 00:40:20,751 --> 00:40:24,087 to take care of. All at once. 707 00:40:26,340 --> 00:40:29,092 The truth is we weren't too sick. 708 00:40:29,093 --> 00:40:31,261 I was just pretending. 709 00:40:31,262 --> 00:40:34,056 We weren't sick at all. We're sorry. 710 00:40:34,682 --> 00:40:37,183 Okay. 711 00:40:37,184 --> 00:40:38,853 Where's Charlotte and Wally? 712 00:40:42,773 --> 00:40:45,484 They got a little tired with all the excitement. 713 00:40:46,235 --> 00:40:48,445 I see. 714 00:40:48,446 --> 00:40:53,409 Well, children. Mountie Fletcher has a surprise outside. 715 00:41:03,085 --> 00:41:04,669 Thank you both for your help. 716 00:41:04,670 --> 00:41:07,923 - They were a delight. - Yeah, honestly. It was fun. 717 00:41:09,717 --> 00:41:12,218 How did it... 718 00:41:12,219 --> 00:41:14,137 go in Franklin? 719 00:41:14,138 --> 00:41:15,639 You, my friend, 720 00:41:16,765 --> 00:41:19,893 are the official owner of a gold mine! 721 00:41:25,274 --> 00:41:27,317 - Thank you! - You're welcome. 722 00:41:27,318 --> 00:41:29,403 Sam! I'm so happy for you! 723 00:41:32,698 --> 00:41:35,158 Oh, thanks for today. 724 00:41:35,159 --> 00:41:38,703 It was fun. I love the kids, you're so great with them. 725 00:41:38,704 --> 00:41:41,498 You'd make such a good mother. 726 00:41:41,499 --> 00:41:46,462 Not that I'm assuming you want children with me... with anyone! 727 00:41:47,338 --> 00:41:48,838 I just mean... 728 00:41:48,839 --> 00:41:52,218 I do want children. Someday. 729 00:41:52,885 --> 00:41:55,304 Come on, sleepy heads! Time to go! 730 00:41:59,183 --> 00:42:02,977 Yup. He's my deputy. Mr. Rufus Shepherd. 731 00:42:02,978 --> 00:42:03,896 You can call him Rufus. 732 00:42:05,606 --> 00:42:07,482 Where did Annie and Steve go? 733 00:42:07,483 --> 00:42:09,234 Mountie Fletcher gave them a penny 734 00:42:09,235 --> 00:42:12,278 to buy a biscuit from Joe. We're gonna feed it to Rufus. 735 00:42:14,198 --> 00:42:17,367 Charlotte, Mountie Fletcher has a new dog 736 00:42:17,368 --> 00:42:20,870 and he's really sweet. You wanna pet him? 737 00:42:20,871 --> 00:42:22,831 Yes, please! 738 00:42:24,959 --> 00:42:26,252 There he is. 739 00:42:29,755 --> 00:42:31,881 Can I have a French braid tomorrow? 740 00:42:31,882 --> 00:42:33,466 Of course! 741 00:42:33,467 --> 00:42:35,301 Can we play hide and seek at home? 742 00:42:35,302 --> 00:42:36,719 You sure can! 743 00:42:36,720 --> 00:42:38,930 And can Rufus Shepherd visit us lots? 744 00:42:38,931 --> 00:42:41,809 He would like that very much. 745 00:42:42,518 --> 00:42:44,562 I'm glad you're home, Miss Nora. 746 00:42:45,729 --> 00:42:48,523 I'm glad too, Charlotte. 747 00:42:48,524 --> 00:42:49,608 I'm glad too. 748 00:42:55,197 --> 00:42:56,823 What's going on? 749 00:42:56,824 --> 00:42:58,449 Tell her what you told me. 750 00:42:58,450 --> 00:43:01,744 I counted heads up at the foothills. We're down about 24. 751 00:43:01,745 --> 00:43:03,162 Yearlings and some breeders. 752 00:43:03,163 --> 00:43:06,874 24? What kind of animal could do all that? 753 00:43:06,875 --> 00:43:09,252 Something more dangerous than a cougar or a grizzly. 754 00:43:09,253 --> 00:43:11,171 We're in for real trouble. 755 00:43:24,059 --> 00:43:26,353 difuze