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All right, you.

Come on out.

Can I go now?

I can't hold you any longer.

I wasn't walking when I came into this town.

You won't be walking when you leave, either.

Transportation's out front.

Thanks.

Well, that's about the best I can do for you, Mr. Randall.

Follow that kid,

'cause he'll take you to the man you're looking for.

Much obliged, Sheriff.

What I don't understand

is why you're spending all this time running him down.

Well, you read the poster here, didn't you?

That's what I don't understand.

Why, that don't make much sense.

Well, maybe it doesn't to you, but it does to me.

Here's your $100, Sheriff.

Well, what's this for?

I'm the outraged citizen.

I'll see ya, now, hear?

Man: Who's out there?

Friend.

What can I do for you, mister?

Well, uh, I'm looking for a small boy. About 12 years old,

got a ruddy complexion. Wonder if you might've seen him.

Yeah. Kid came in just before dusk.

He's over by the campfire now.

Thanks. Say, uh...

You wouldn't happen to have a fella workin' in your outfit

by the name of John Deuce, would you?

Deuce? No. Uh-uh.

Much obliged.

Kid: Pick the black jack, and you pick the winner.

Man: I'll take the one on the end.

No, sorry, gentlemen. Another 10.

The quickness of the hand deceives the eye.

You see three cards, gentlemen.

You will see as I drop them.

Pick the black jack and you pick the winner.

Get your bets down, Gentlemen.

Now, pick the black jack and you pick the winner.

$5.00 says I can.

It's in the middle.

Heh. Eh?

Gee, mister, you're pretty good at this game.

Here's your $5.00.

And, uh, there's 45 more.

Go on. Deal.

Take it easy, Jess. He's just a kid.

He started the game.

Maybe I'll teach him not to gamble with men.

You want to cover the bet?

Yes, sir.

Watch your cards, gentlemen.

You see three cards here.

You'll see 'em as I drop them.

Pick the black jack and you pick the winner.

Okay, pick your card, mister.

Oh, and it's a 10.

Sorry, mister.

Let's see the other two cards.

What's the matter, mister?

Afraid the boy's cheating ya?

Yeah.

Well, then, you got no business playing cards with him.

It's about your bedtime, isn't it, son?

Who are you?

Oh, an old friend of the family.

Let's go, boy.

Just a minute, friend.

I got a stake in this game.

I want a chance to get my money back.

Well, buy some railroad stock. That's a good investment.

Do you know this man?

Josh: I've got a message for you from Johnny.

Oh.

Let's go, son.

Come on, Tiger.

Stay right here, boy!

You think the boy stole your money, you ask him.

You ever do that in front of me again, mister,

and I'm gonna slap you silly.

I still figure the kid cheated.

Well, looks like you'll never know for sure.

A man could lose sleep over a thing like that, couldn't he?

Not me, mister.

I aim to find out.

Well, let me know when you do.

I mean right now.

Now, take it easy.

- Boy. - Yes, sir.

Did you steal that man's money?

No, sir.

Well, now you know. Maybe you'll sleep better now.

You try to leave here, friend...

and you're gonna take a real short trip.

You try and stop me, mister,

and I'm gonna send you on a real long trip.

You got a horse here, son?

No, sir.

- Just George. - Who's George?

Well, he's sorta like a horse, only shorter.

All right, you go get George

and you bring my horse over.

The big black one, and he's saddled.

- Go on. - Yes, sir.

You had anything to eat, boy?

Supper back in that camp.

Good.

Kid...

Listen.

Go ahead and put those boots under the covers there.

They'll be easier to put on in the morning.

Think that freighter back there is gonna follow us?

Not with a load of freight in a wagon, he won't.

I asked you three times

and you still haven't told me what Johnny wanted me to know.

Well, he wanted you to wait until your hands got bigger

before you started palming cards.

Makes it easier.

You heard me say I wasn't cheatin'.

The freighter had the other red one.

Couldn't very well get the jack of spades

because you had it up your sleeve.

You wanna pick which sleeve?

Not with you, I don't.

Not for money.

Which hand?

Well, you've got a jack of spades under each hand, son.

You think you're real smart, don't ya?

No, not me.

Tiger, you be quiet!

Pretty handy dog you got there,

but, uh, ain't no substitute for honesty.

Now, like I said before,

you've got a jack under each hand.

Now why don't you turn 'em over, real slow, hmm?

Okay, mister. Guess you'll keep your mouth shut for half what I won.

Nope.

You want it all?

Don't want any of it.

You gotta want somethin'.

Well, you're right.

I'm, uh, looking for Johnny Deuce.

But you said Johnny sent you.

Well, you might say he's the reason for me being here.

Now, where you gonna meet him, son?

I never heard of him.

Tiger!

I told ya to shut up.

Johnny Deuce teach him to bark like that on cue?

No. I taught him myself.

Why do you call him Tiger?

'Cause he's brave like a tiger.

And he's my friend.

What's your name, son?

Colin Merritt.

Glad to know you. My name's Josh Randall.

I heard of ya.

You're a bounty hunter.

You make it sound pretty bad.

I don't guess I'll ever grow to like a man

who'll hunt another man just for some money.

Haven't got much use for a man

that would cheat another man at cards, either.

You, uh...

Where's your home?

Never had one.

Go to school?

No!

Well, you know, it comes in handy

knowin' how to read and write, boy.

I can read.

You, uh, you ever read the Bible?

I never had a chance to read a real book.

Johnny don't hold with it.

Yeah, I can understand that.

The only thing he ever read was a marked card.

Is, uh, Johnny Deuce related to you?

He's my stepfather.

Where you supposed to meet him?

You asked me that before.

Yeah, I guess I did.

Didn't get an answer that time, either.

Well, why do you want him? He ain't got a price on his head.

Well, he shot up a couple of friends of mine, son.

Where will I find him?

I'm not gonna tell ya.

You can beat me and I'm still not gonna tell ya.

Nobody's gonna beat ya.

You go on to sleep.

Good night.

Woman: $1,260.

You can tell 'em where you got it,

but don't tell 'em how.

Just my lucky day.

Sure.

With the help of a deck of marked cards.

Don't you want your cut?

I've already taken it.

Well, it sounds like you don't trust me.

I try never to make the same mistake twice.

Well, you didn't used to think like that.

Well, things change.

Here.

You know, someday one of those "outraged citizens"

is gonna catch up with you, Johnny.

Oh, they already have, Manila, but I'm still here.

That's just part of being a gambler.

You're not a gambler.

You're a tin-horn. You always will be.

Which way you traveling?

West. I'm gonna meet the Kid at Cebayon's crossing.

I thought you said you were sending him to school.

No, he'd much rather be with me.

You mean you're still threatening to put him back in the orphanage

if he stops stealing for you, huh?

Look, Manila, I taught that kid everything he knows.

He oughta be glad to be paying for the lessons.

Get outta here, Johnny.

And do me a favor, will ya?

Don't come back.

Be quiet, Tiger, until these fish get done.

Josh: Oh, that trout sure does smell good.

I don't suppose there's enough there for the three of us, hmm?

Now... Now, you stay away from me.

Well, I'm not gonna hurt ya.

I don't belong to you.

I had a right to leave when I wanted.

That's right, you did.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have let you go, boy.

Better turn over that trout there. It's gonna burn.

Say, uh, mind if I sit down over there?

No, sir.

Well, you know, Tiger don't like many people.

Oh, yeah?

Well, a lot of people don't like dogs.

A lot of people don't like kids, either.

Are you talking about Johnny?

Well, I didn't mention his name,

but now that you brought him up...

I'll accept him as a candidate.

It's a good thing for you he isn't here right now.

You think he's quite a fella, don't you?

Well, he's the only man who ever did anything for me.

He took me out of the orphanage,

and he was on a trip when my ma died,

and he came back and got me.

Well, I'll tell ya, he's gonna put you in an early grave, too,

you keep cheatin' at cards, you hear me?

Johnny taught me.

And he's the best card player in the whole world.

Well, come on, boy, and I'll help you with these dishes.

Don't bother.

And you better leave before Johnny gets here.

Come on, Tiger.

Drop your gunbelt, Mr. Randall.

Hello, John.

Well, I guess this'll teach me to stay on my toes, won't it?

All right, step away from it.

Come on! Over to the side.

Can you hit anything with this?

It's happened.

I don't care much for it.

Yeah? Well, give it back.

What are you doin' here?

Well, last time I saw you,

you, uh, you left this deck of cards behind.

Deck of cards is a deck of cards.

They don't belong to me.

Well, these did, and they will again.

When you buy 'em back.

Well, now, why would I want to do a thing like that?

Well, I don't like to be cheated, for one thing.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Well, that fella that owns that joint up in Bent Ford,

he knows what you're talking about.

Mr. Randall, I hate a bad loser.

Get on your horse and start movin' out.

I said get on your horse and start movin' out.

I don't care much for this gun,

but I can't miss ya at five feet.

Yeah, it's got a sawed-off barrel.

You know something? It's got a sawed-off magazine, too.

And that target practice just emptied it.

It's a nice try, Mr. Randall.

But if you don't move, I'm gonna drop you right there.

You win.

Uh, no hard feelings?

No. No hard feelings.

Just don't come lookin' for me again.

Well, I've never had to look for the same man twice.

Like I said to you before, Mr. Randall...

get on your horse and get movin'.

Yes, sir.

Josh: Queen of clubs.

You see, son,

Johnny isn't just a card player,

he's a card cheat.

And not a very good one.

Once you learn how to read those markings on those cards,

you can read 'em clear across a room.

The farthest one out there, Johnny.

That's a jack of diamonds.

52 cards at $10 apiece, that's... $520.

Well, 18 more cards and I got my money back.

Right?

$180.

According to your figures, that makes us square.

$700 even.

Now you can have your cards back.

Keep 'em.

Come on, kid, grab your gear.

Now, just a minute.

What do you want now?

$700.

I just gave you 700.

Yeah, well, that's just the money I come into the game with.

I mean, it's just a matter of pride, you understand,

but I figure if you hadn't come into the game with that marked deck,

well, I'd be at least $700 ahead. Winner.

Good day, Mr. Randall.

Hold on. I still want that $700.

I said good day.

Move outta the way, boy.

Go on, get outta the way.

I'm a lot handier with this thing than you are.

I know you, Mr. Randall.

You won't kill me in cold blood.

Cost you $700 to find out.

No, I won't call you.

You're a gambler, Mr. Randall.

You say you could've won $700.

You could've lost $700 even if the game was honest.

Can't argue that.

I'll cut you high card for the whole chunk.

You got a deck?

What about the ones on the ground?

You're kidding.

I got a pack in the saddlebag.

Just a minute.

Now, it took me an hour to figure out

how you marked this deck.

How do I know you haven't got another system?

You ever play Three-card Monte?

Well, I've heard of it.

We'll let the kid deal. You pick a card.

Or are you afraid a 12-year-old kid would cheat you, too?

Well, it depends how long he's been playing cards.

- Hey, kid. - Yes, sir?

Mr. Randall wants to play one hand of Three-card Monte

for $1,400.

You got your deck of cards on you?

Yes, sir.

I suppose you know I'm the boy's stepfather.

I took him out of an orphanage.

I'd hate to see anything happen to me,

because then he might have to go back.

I, uh, think I see what you mean.

Wheel and deal, kid.

That is, if Mr. Randall's ready.

Go ahead, son.

The quickness of the hand deceives the eye.

You see three cards, gentlemen.

You'll see them as I drop them.

Pick the black jack and you pick the winner.

Now, look closely, gentlemen.

Pick the black jack and you pick the winner.

Well, they're not my cards.

Come on, kid, I wanna talk to you.

Goodbye, Mr. Randall.

Goodbye, son.

Would you do me a favor and keep Tiger for me?

I don't think they'll let me have him in the orphanage.

Sure thing.

Bye, Tiger.

You stay with Mr. Randall.

He'll be good to you.

"'Cause he's brave like a tiger. He's my friend."

Well, I got the dog.

Guess I have to go get a little boy to go with him.

I still got the $86 I took off them freighters.

Now, listen, that's "those," not "them."

Anyway, I still got the money.

I'll give it back if you want.

No, keep it. It'll be a lesson to 'em not to fool around with kids.

I won't cheat at cards anymore, either.

You better not.

Look what happened to me.

I got your money back.

Uh, yeah.

Where are we going?

Well, I'm not sure yet, boy.

I gotta find a family for you to stay with,

where you can go to school, be brought up honest.

You hear me?

I hear.

What are you gonna learn?

Not to palm cards anymore.

But I did do pretty good with them two jacks of spades, didn't I?