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You can't do that.

Sorry, Buck. Some things just ain't meant to be.

Let's go, Cody.

That wagon ought to be here any time.

Noah, don't you think $100 is a lot of money for a delivery to St. Joe?

Especially for hauling 500 pounds of bangled triggers, whatever that is.

Hell, for $100, I'd take the devil to Denver if that's where he wanted to go.

You boys decided yet?

A teaspoon.

Looks like it's going to be me and Noah.

Well, congratulations.

Buck, Jimmy, kid, today's your lucky day.

Boys, that there is a Bengal tiger.

According to this, there's one in Tibet, ate a whole village.

I wouldn't care about it, though. Fellas brought him in, had a sack full of dead

rabbits and deer parts. Said he liked them just fine.

I said everything you need to know is right here in this little book.

Let me see that.

Buck, did you still want to go?

Sorry, Cody, some things just ain't meant to be.

Where's he headed to, anyway?

Teaspoon, I mean, after St. Joe.

He's gonna be on display in St. Louis.

After that, he's going to Mr. P.T.

Barnum's museum in New York City.

He's covered a lot of ground.

Well, that ain't gonna happen.

He'll come by boat all the way from India to Mexico.

Been on the back of that damn wagon ever since.

I wonder he's in a bad mood.

So we're taking him to a museum, huh?

What are they gonna do with him once we get him there? Stuff him?

Ah, it ain't that kind of museum, Cody.

It's what you might call a... a menace.

A collection of the strangest, most unusual creatures on God.

Sounds like Cody will fit right in.

Easy there, big fella.

Good luck, boys.

You're gonna need it.

Ride safe.

Dear Mr. Barnum, this letter is to introduce you to my beloved pet.

I'm, uh... Dama... Something like that.

What kind of name is that?

Oh, no, must be Indian.

What is that, Sue?

Not that kind of Indian.

India Indian.

Well, in that case, why don't we call him Pete?

Why? Because when I was younger, we had a little orange kitty named Pete, and

ever since then, I've always wanted another one.

My beloved pet, Pete.

There, you see?

Mary Ellen's a pretty girl.

Her?

She's okay, I guess.

Excuse me, I gotta get some work done.

Still need help with your schooling tonight?

Oh, yeah, sure.

Thanks, Luke.

Yankee doodle, keep it up. Yankee doodle dandy. Mind the music, keep it steppin'.

Let the girls be hindi.

Cody, I can't take no more of this.

Now, don't you know any other songs?

All right.

Who was Robinson Crusoe's friend on the island?

You didn't read the chapter, did you?

Why not?

I don't know, Lou. I tried.

Just I looked down after half an hour and I was still on the same page.

Something on your mind?

Wouldn't happen to be Mary Ellen Gleeson, would it?

How'd you know?

I got eyes.

What's the trouble?

I don't know.

I guess I like her kinda.

She don't even know I'm alive.

Must be hard talking to girls.

Yeah.

You're talking to me, and I'm a girl.

But it's different with you.

I mean, I'm not saying you're not a girl.

It's just... You know what I think?

I think Mary Ellen would be a fool not to like you.

Really? Really.

You're only one of the nicest, best-looking boys in town.

Next time you see her, walk right on up, plant your feet on the ground, look her

straight in the eye and say, Hi, my name is Jessie.

Just like that? Just like that.

And then what happens?

I don't know.

Let nature take care of itself, I guess.

In the meantime, read chapter six.

Thanks, Lou.

Mm-hmm.

Banjo on my knee.

Cody.

What? You can stop now. I think he's quiet.

Well, about time one of us is. I've never sang so much in all my life.

Whoa, whoa,

whoa, whoa.

What the... Hello?

Anybody home?

Oh, excuse us.

Sorry about that.

Gentlemen, please allow us a moment to conclude our prayers.

Thank you.

I apologize for keeping you waiting. I'm Sister Catherine. This is Sister Anne.

And Miss Elizabeth Dooley.

Sisters, Miss Dooley, my name is William F. Cody at your service.

This here is Noah Dixon.

We're on our way to St. Joe and saw your wagon. We figured we'd stop and make

sure there wasn't any trouble.

Well, thank you. That's very thoughtful of you. But there's no trouble. Just a

minor delay.

You ladies ain't traveling alone, are you?

Heavens no.

We're on our way to St. Joseph to build a convent and orphanage. We hired a

gentleman, Mr. Patrick Darcy, to escort us.

Everything was going splendidly until we broke a wheel.

I see. And when was that?

About a week ago, I believe.

At any rate, Mr. Darcy took the wheel and one of the horses and went off to

get help.

He left explicit instructions for us to await his return.

Sister, I don't want to worry you, but have you considered the possibility that

this Mr. Darcy ain't coming back?

Well, I must admit the thought has crossed my mind.

Ma'am.

I don't know how good an idea it is you're traveling alone.

Since we're all going to the same place, maybe you ought to ride along with us.

Well, perhaps we should resume our journey.

Elizabeth, Sister Anne, let's unload the wagon, shall we?

Oh!

Don't worry.

That's just Pete.

Hi, I'm Jesse.

Yes Excuse me

Keep

it a little to

the left sister

So, you're really going to be a nun?

I take my first vows when we get to St. Joseph.

No, it's probably none of my business, but if you don't mind me asking, why?

That's a big question.

Maybe I shouldn't have asked.

Oh, that's all right. It's just that most people don't understand.

My parents died when I was seven.

I had no one.

Fortunately, Sister Catherine took me in.

There's too many children like I was, Mr. Cody.

And not enough people like Sister Catherine.

Well, that's true.

I don't know, you seem so young.

Don't you ever think about getting married, settling down, maybe raising a

family?

This is my family.

Something wrong, sister?

I don't know. I just had the strangest feeling that we're being watched.

By Indians.

Indians?

Cody!

Are there any Indians around here?

Nope.

Not for 50 miles.

I guess it was just my imagination.

Sure glad there's no Indians around here, Cody.

Need help with that?

I got it.

Talk to her yet You know who?

She's kind of full of herself you know mm-hmm You know when I was your age

there was this boy. I liked his name was Bobby He was kind of shy and I was too

Before I ever got up the nerve to talk to him enough town I Always felt kind

of bad about that You understand what I'm trying to say

Jessie, if you like someone, I mean, if you really like them, you should never

be afraid to tell them how you feel.

Well, I ain't afraid.

No?

Well, that's good.

Well, I got to ride.

Blue?

I think Bobby missed out.

That's sweet, Jessie.

See you later.

I told you the ground is too soft. It would never hold.

How was I supposed to know, Noah? It looked all right to me.

You got any more great ideas, Cody?

Well, stand in there yelling at me. He ain't gonna help any. Yeah, I tell you,

I could use a little help right now.

Why don't we just leave the cage here and go after him with a rope or

something? And what are we supposed to do when we find him, Cody?

Sing Oh Susanna and hope he ain't hungry?

You got any better ideas?

I don't know about you, but I'm about ready to forget about the whole thing.

You know what the trouble is with you, Noah?

You ain't got any faith.

What a pleasant young man.

He's quite handsome, too.

Yes.

I mean, he's a very kind soul.

You know, perhaps it's a good thing we won't be arriving in St. Joseph right

away.

Some time for reflection would appear to be in order.

Teaspoon.

Teaspoon.

Teaspoon. What can I

do for you, Jesse?

Well, you've been married six times, right?

Sex?

Yeah,

last I counted.

Why? Did you ever write to him?

A love letter?

Well, yes, I have been known to use the written word in the course of my

romantic pursuits.

Why dost thou ask?

Won't you help me write one?

Well, that depends.

To whom do you intend on writing this here letter?

I can't tell you.

I see.

Are you planning on signing it?

No. Good.

Then it's my favorite kind.

Sit down, son.

And let's hunt the most elusive prey known to man.

The heart of the indifferent female.

That him?

I don't know, Tug. Are you sure we ought to be heading this way?

That third Indian said he saw a scrap mountain lion.

Well, I know... Has he ever steered us wrong?

I still think we ought to be hunting buffalo.

Zap!

Well, I don't understand why you just don't take the wagon and go on to St.

Joe.

Sister Catherine had a vision.

She said it was important that we complete the trip together.

She did, huh?

Well, it's probably safer for you that way.

But I have to admit, I'm a little scared.

Scared of what?

Pete?

No.

Of you.

So, uh, you have these visions often?

Quite.

You see into the future, huh? Things like that.

Oh, heavens, no.

Only into the human heart.

Well, looks like we found him.

Hello! Anybody home? Over here!

Well, good afternoon, mister.

What do you want?

Oh, sorry, sisters.

Well, uh, we're looking for a big cat.

Oh, I seen him all right.

Thing broke into my chicken coop. Killed nearly every damn one of them.

Damn piece.

At least I got a piece of him.

How big a piece?

Not big enough.

I'm real sorry about that, mister, but did you happen to see which way he went?

That way.

Well, thank you, mister.

Noah, sisters, we better get after him before he causes any more trouble.

Appreciate your help.

Excuse me, sir, but those chickens you lost, how much were they worth?

I don't know.

About... Ten dollars, I guess.

Mr. Cody, Mr. Dixon, I believe you owe this gentleman some money.

What? Pete is your responsibility.

Compensating this man for his loss is simply the Christian thing to do.

It wouldn't hurt for what he was hungry.

If I were you, Mr. Dixon, I wouldn't waste my time arguing.

Here.

Thank you.

Satisfied? My satisfaction isn't in question, Mr. Dixon.

Good day to you sir.

Thank you sister

You look troubled, William.

Is something wrong?

Elizabeth, before you said that you were scared of me,

what did you mean?

It's not you, really.

It's me.

When I'm around you, I feel things.

Things I've never felt before.

When you're around me, how do you feel?

The same.

I don't know what to do.

Elizabeth.

I'm going to sleep. It'd probably be the best.

Just stand still.

Don't be scared, Elizabeth.

Just do exactly like I say.

Hold it, hold it.

And when I say it, go right around the other side of that cage.

Why?

Oh, be quiet and sit down.

Go on. Elizabeth.

That's better. Now let's have a look at you.

Elizabeth, are you crazy?

Have faith. He's one of God's creatures, William.

He's just a big pussycat, aren't you, Pete?

Yeah, for a pussycat, he sure does have an expensive appetite.

Here you are, Pete.

That's a good boy.

Oh, you're thirsty, aren't you?

Noah?

What?

I think I'm feeling things about Elizabeth that I shouldn't.

You're kidding, right?

What's the worst?

Yeah, well, stop.

It ain't that easy.

Come on, Cody, think about this.

She's gonna be a nun, for God's sake.

Don't you think I know that?

You think those fellas are coming back?

Yeah, well, what would you do if you were, Hunter?

We better get moving.

I'll get the nuns.

Tigers, nuns, Indians, chickens, visions.

One trip.

Well, he sure has taken a liking to you.

When I was little, I used to tend to the animals at the convent.

I used to pretend I was St. Francis.

The sisters said I have a divine gift.

Elizabeth, there's something we need to talk about.

What?

Why, we're gonna get old Petey boy here back in the cage.

Well, we could always ask him.

Come here, Pete.

Come on.

Here we go. Come on, Pete.

Come on, boy.

Come on, you've been in enough trouble already.

Wake up your friend.

Noah.

Noah! What?

On your feet.

Both of you.

Come on.

What do you want?

Him. And you're going to get him for us. Now let's go.

I do not abide killing, Mr. Dixon.

This was the only way I could see of stopping it.

Where'd you get that, sister?

Mr. Darcy left it behind when he went to fix our wheel.

He said we might need it.

Well, I guess he was right.

Breakfast will be ready in ten minutes.

Sister Anne? Elizabeth?

My darling.

Many are the hours I've spent dwelling on your beauty.

Many are the sleepless nights I laid awake in bed, haunted by the golden

music of your voice, and longed for the silky touch of your fingers wrapped in

mine. Now, that's going too far.

Probably just a figure of speech.

Well, whatever it is, it doesn't sound like the kid. Look at how he ended it,

that part about the stab.

Oh.

Seeing his destiny before him.

The mighty stag gently approaches the graceful doe, watching, waiting to see

if she shares the passion burning in his heart.

Whoa. See what I mean?

There's only one person I know who can write like this.

Teaspoon? Oh, not for himself, silly.

He was just helping the kid.

You said yourself, kid ain't too good at this sort of thing.

Of course.

That must be it.

Oh, my God. There he is.

Were you just going to sit here?

Hey, Jesse.

I had a long talk with Sister Catherine this morning.

I told her what I've been feeling about you.

You did?

She said it's good we met when we did.

Now, hold on just a minute, Elizabeth.

Don't get me wrong.

I really like you.

But you have spent your whole life preparing to do the Lord's work.

I just don't think that... Don't worry, William.

This isn't about you.

It's not?

All my life, there was never any question of who I was or what I was

going to do.

If I had a problem, I would pray, and the answer would reveal itself.

But now, for the first time, I have a choice to make, and nobody can help me.

Tell me something.

Do you think I'm pretty?

Yes.

I'm glad.

Cheer up, William.

Sister Catherine once told me that an awakened heart in doubt is better than a

sleeping heart that's sure of itself.

Roses are red.

Sometimes they're hid.

I like you a lot.

These ain't from the kid.

Correct me if I'm wrong, Mr. Dixon.

This canyon would appear to have only one outlet.

It looks that way.

Don't you think there's a good chance those men will be waiting for us?

Yep, real good chance.

And what do you intend to do about that?

We'll deal with that when we get there, all right?

Anyway, me and Cody will make sure you and the ladies are protected.

Sister Ann, stop the wagon, please.

Now what?

What's going on?

There will be no further violence on this trip, Mr. Dixon.

Sister, I appreciate how you feel, but this ain't your call to make.

What if we went over those hills?

Sister Catherine, even if we could make that climb, which I doubt, it'd set us

back an extra day easy.

And the wagon'll never make it.

I'm afraid I must insist.

No, you don't.

Not this time. I'm sorry.

Sister, I'm not looking for trouble, but... Excuse me, Mr. Dixon, but if I

were you, I wouldn't... Waste my time arguing.

Tell me something.

Who are you?

I mean, who are you really underneath those robes?

Underneath these robes, Mr. Dixon, I'm the same as anybody else.

Now, let's get started, shall we?

they should have been here by now well maybe they doubled back give me that

thing

You start pushing.

Keep going.

Come on, Teaspoon. Why can't you tell me? Because I promised that's why.

Louise, if I'd known that letter was for you, I never would have gotten involved

in the first place. Don't worry.

I'll talk to him. I'll make sure he doesn't bother you again.

Teaspoon.

All right, Jesse, you can come in now.

Looks like you got yourself in a messy situation.

I know.

Son, believe me, I know how hard it is not following

where the heart wants you to go.

But this is one time where you gotta stop listening to it.

Because aside from the fact that Louise is too old for you, she's spoken for.

You understand?

Yeah.

Sure was a pretty letter, though.

Keep pushing, sisters.

Almost there.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Well,

I hope you're satisfied.

Well, nothing like a little exercise to make you feel alive.

Where's Elizabeth?

Pete smelled water.

Let's take her down to the next canyon.

I'm gonna go down there with her, make sure she's all right. You got it from

here, Noah? Yeah.

You okay?

I'm just fine. Thank you, Mr. Dixon.

At least they won't be hard to track.

That way.

Let's go.

You gonna make it?

I think so.

Be careful, Mr. Cody.

Be careful.

You're real smart not to rile up that cat.

That's far enough.

You move away?

No.

What you doing?

Go on, get out of the way. We don't want to hurt you now.

Then go away and leave him alone.

I'd like to oblige you, lady, but we can't walk away from an animal like

that. Neither can I.

Go around to the other side.

One of us had a clean shot.

Please, I'm begging you, don't do this.

Lady, if he's a buffalo or a bear or something, I'd be willing to discuss it.

That hat of his is worth a fortune.

It's business.

I don't got a shot.

Listen back!

They're going to kill Pete.

All right, come on now, let's go.

There,

right there.

Who missed?

Hold it right there.

What are you going to do?

What do you know?

You gonna kill us over his hide?

You wanna find out?

You wanna keep them toes, I dropped that rifle.

Pete, it's all right. Come on down.

No one's gonna hurt you.

Come on, Pete. It's all right.

I'm here.

Oh, good boy.

You ever seen anything like that?

You're okay.

Can I join you?

Sure.

Jesse, I want to thank you.

You do?

Mm-hmm.

That was one of the nicest letters I ever got in my life.

And those flowers, too.

So you know.

I know.

You ain't mad at me?

I was, till I remembered how good they made me feel.

You know, one day real soon, you're gonna make another woman feel like that,

and she won't mind at all.

Really think so?

I think Marianne and Gleeson don't know what she's missing.

What's wrong?

You know, flowers and letters and stuff.

Does the kid know?

Mm-hmm.

Good. I was thinking I might have to fight him or something.

You hungry?

Start.

Let's see.

The sleeping quarters will go there.

And I think we'll build the chapel there.

Oh, it's like a dream come true.

It is, huh?

Yes, we'll be able to look after so many more children than we ever have before.

Well, if anybody can do it, sister, you can.

Thank you, Mr. Dixon.

This would be a perfect place for the barn, don't you think?

William.

Thank you.

For what?

For helping me make the most important decision of my life.

I'm gonna miss you.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, Pete.

Hey, Cody.

Now we're gonna get him back in the cage.

Don't you ever think to just ask him?

Come on, now. Come on, Pete. Go to the cage.

Let's just tell him.

He's a good fella, ain't he?

Yeah, he's something.

You think he's gonna like it, living in that museum?

I don't know how this poor fella's gonna stand being cooped up with people

staring at him all day.

Don't sound like much of a life.

Well, this is it.

We sure gonna have some explaining to do.

What's there to explain?

He got away.

Yeah.

He did, didn't he?

Good life, buddy.