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MAN: Hyah!

Hyah!

Tales of Wells Fargo.

JIM: A man needs a place he can call home.

And this is mine.

To a lone wolf like me,

horses are a part of my family.

And like most families,

additions arrive now and then.

A lively one eh, patron?

You've done a good job with him, Arturo.

Better than I could have done myself.

Oh, I almost forgot,

this come for you.

Now, you ride away again,

yeah, patron?

I'm afraid so.

That's the trouble with working for Wells Fargo.

Like most companies, they expect a man

to earn his pay.

My job sometimes took me a long way,

but one thing always stayed with me.

I had a lot to come back to.

Hey, I always thought

you use a crimping tool

to clamp caps onto a fuse.

Well, I got one.

I worked for a fella one time,

used one of these all the time.

A cap blowed up on him one time,

he lost a hand.

I guess I don't have to tell you what would happen

if one of them caps blowed

while you are crimping it

with your teeth.

All right, Lute, start the fire

and flag it down.

The rest of you boys know what you have to do.

My name's Pittman,

Homer Pittman.

My name's Hardie, Jim Hardie.

Pleased to meet you. Pleased to meet you, sir.

Would you care to join me?

I understand it'll be quite some time

until we reach the next town.

Well, thank you. I don't mind if I do.

What was that?

Probably a cow on the tracks.

Just take it easy, folks,

and nobody gets hurt.

Now, keep to your seats and don't stand up

until we tell you to.

Come on, up.

MAN: Do you suppose we're gonna get robbed?

It looks like it.

All right, you, on your feet

and keep your back turned.

You'll find your gun in the vestibule

after we leave.

Now start shelling out.

Come on.

All right. Over there.

You're next, pops, come on.

Excuse me. Sit down.

All right. Let's go.

Thanks a lot, folks, and remember,

it's always better to give

than to receive.

JIM: So there I was in a strange town

without a dime in my pocket.

I'd been assigned to this territory

to uncover a band of train robbers.

I wondered what the company would think

if I said in my first report,

"I've made contact with the thieves,

"please telegraph money

for train fare home."

I'd like a room.

Number 10, straight down the hall.

That'll be five bucks. You want a bath,

it's a dollar extra. Carry your own water.

Do you have any of those two-dollar rooms left

that you had on the sign out there?

Gotta have something on the sign, don't you?

Five bucks.

I got held up last night

and don't have any money at the present.

However, I'll send a telegram east

and it'll be here tomorrow night.

Five bucks, mister, or you can sleep in a park.

If we had a park.

But I've got luggage.

Mister, you'll be surprised how much luggage

I've got in that back storeroom.

And...

you don't look like you wear my size clothes.

What do you want for security?

Well, I'll take that gun belt.

A man can always turn those into cash.

I'd like a room, please.

Sorry, just rented the last one we got.

But I don't have any place to stay.

Maybe you should've stayed where you come from.

Wouldn't have no problem.

I don't know what my accommodations are

down the hall, but you're welcome

to share 'em with me.

That's awfully kind of you, Mr. Hardie.

Hey, two in a room doubles your rent.

That'll be 10 bucks.

Put it on my bill.

It's all yours, Homer.

Yeah.

Mr. Hardie, I don't know how to thank you

for sharing your room with me.

Why shouldn't I share it with you?

You shared your lunch with me, didn't you?

Cast your bread

upon the waters.

That's a nice way of looking at it, Homer.

I suppose you have some plans

for the day.

A little hard to make plans

when you haven't got any money.

That's what I wanted to talk

to you about.

In the matter of actual currency,

I find my position identical

with yours.

But I have a watch here.

Hey, that's a nice looking watch there.

Yes. Switzerland, I believe.

Family heirloom.

How come the robbers overlooked something like that?

I hid it

in my sandwich box.

The next time I take the train,

I'm gonna carry my lunch.

What I had in mind was this,

as we both seem to be without funds,

it occurred to me that we might be able

to raise enough on the watch

to tide us over for the time being.

And since you seem to be better acquainted

with the country than I am,

I wondered if...

Are you sure that you want to hock it?

Of course. Of course.

It's only for a day or so,

and it would give me the means of trying

to repay your kindness.

All right, Homer,

I'll go out and...

see what I can do

for us.

You guys know the gent who just came in?

Looks real strange to me.

He'd been punching cows, not in them clothes.

Could be came in on the morning train.

That'll be three bucks.

Well, I didn't order anything. Thank you.

You're sitting at a table, ain't you?

Can't very well argue about that.

Then you've ordered.

Get up to three bucks.

I guess I should've stood up at the bar.

It'll cost you the same up there.

What does it cost you to walk through the front door

of this place?

Three bucks.

Well, I've been in better saloons

that charge less money.

You must cater to a very wealthy class.

Though from here they don't look like it.

Look, mister,

we don't like strangers.

Now do you wanna pay

or don't you?

Well, to tell you the truth I had a run-in

with some train robbers.

They took all my money.

However, I have sent a telegram,

I'll have some tomorrow,

so you can go ahead and put it on my bill.

It'll be all right.

Are you gonna pay

or are you gonna argue?

I guess I have no alternative

but to argue.

Ease up, boys.

I'll handle this.

What's the trouble, Duckbill?

He don't wanna pay his bill.

Ah, I see.

And besides,

he hit me from behind.

I saw it.

Go on back to the bar.

Mind if I sit down?

I'd consider it a pleasure, ma'am.

Could I join you in a drink?

Go ahead.

It's not paid for anyway.

Why not?

I'm broke.

You a stranger in town?

Well, I haven't been here long enough to vote,

if that's what you're getting at.

Why did you come in here

if you haven't any money?

I like the company.

The feeling doesn't seem mutual.

They haven't known me long enough to appreciate

my finer qualities.

And what are they?

I haven't known you long enough

to tell you.

You're a pretty good talker, aren't you?

Actually, I like to think of myself

as a strong silent type.

Hmm, I might go along

with the silent part of it.

Let's quit playing games.

What did you come in here for?

To borrow some money.

Look, we steal it in here, we don't give it away.

A small loan for 24 hours.

What security?

A watch.

Where did you get that?

From a friend of mine.

What... why didn't you say

you were Faber's friend to begin with

and save yourself trouble?

Mainly because I never heard of him.

Who is he?

Wait here.

What do you want?

What time is it, Clint?

What difference does it make?

Oh, it might make a whole lot of difference.

Lose your watch?

Well, I had it yesterday.

Well, there's a stranger sitting downstairs

who's got it now.

How could he have gotten it?

I don't know, but he wants to borrow money on it.

It seems he was on a train

that got held up yesterday.

Here's a hundred dollars.

Get the watch back.

What should I do with the body?

I'll take care of that later.

Any answer to the message I sent this afternoon?

Nope.

How late do you stay open?

Yeah, I should've been closed five minutes ago.

I'm late for supper now.

My wife don't like it when I'm late.

Are you married? No.

You take my advice, stay that way.

Do we got word of any train holdups lately?

Oh, probably.

Not around here though.

Why do you ask that?

Curiosity.

Uh-hmm.

You know,

I remember an old saying

that curiosity killed the cat.

Well, here's a new one for you,

satisfaction brought him back

to life again.

Good night.

JIM: I suddenly came to the conclusion

that someone in Emigrant Pass

didn't like me.

It also occurred to me that Mr. Pittman

had handed me a watch

that was apt to get me killed.

Why?

Well, I didn't know.

There was only one place to find out.

How's the book?

Very interesting, all about...

All about train robbers.

I don't think I'd care to read it.

Here's 10 bucks.

Give me my gun.

Where'd you get the money in such a hurry?

Stole it.

Sounds kinda dishonest to me.

The rent I'm paying for that room,

that's dishonest too.

Do I get my gun or not?

Yup, too bad.

Probably could have sold it for...

20 bucks by morning.

You know, I've known some men carry guns

wound up getting shot.

I know some men that didn't carry 'em,

they wound up getting shot too.

Let me know how the book comes out.

Is that you, Mr. Hardie?

It's me.

I thought I'd take a little nap.

I was on the train

four nights, you know.

It seems I may have overslept.

Well, it's not very late.

Here's $87.

I spent three dollars for a seat in the saloon

and ten dollars for room rent.

You got a $100 for the watch?

That's right.

I'm pleasantly surprised at the price

it brought.

I must say I was surprised,

but I can't say how pleasantly.

I insist you take half the money,

Mr. Hardie.

You want to split it with me?

Naturally. We're friends, aren't we?

I'm beginning to wonder.

You see, in addition to getting a hundred dollars

I also got shot at.

I thought you said you were a stranger

in this town.

I am.

Then why should anyone want to?

I'm hoping you could give me the answer to that.

Where did you get the watch, Homer?

And don't give me that bedtime story

about being an old family heirloom.

All right, chum,

I'll come clean with you.

Ten years ago I was the best pickpocket

in the business.

In my time I lifted enough leather

to pave Athol Square.

So I make a mistake

and I try a score on a detective.

I did a stretch up the river.

But I've gone straight ever since,

so help me.

Till yesterday,

when I figured I got cured of the habit,

till that bloke stuck a gun in me back

and stole me wallet.

And that old feeling

came over me again.

So I lifted his watch.

I've got no willpower, Mr. Hardie.

No willpower.

The weakness of the flesh,

and I thought I was cured.

My apology, sir,

for putting you in jeopardy.

If you'll wait until I...

put on my clothes,

I'll accompany you to the lockup.

I don't believe that'll be necessary, Homer.

I don't think the man that owns the watch

is gonna press any charges against you.

But Mr. Hardie,

if they shot at you before about that watch,

don't you think they might shoot

at you again?

You may have a point there, Homer.

In fact, I think it's fairly safe

to assume that they will shoot again.

Thank you.

MAN: Place your bets please.

Move out, Kath.

MAN: Place your bets please.

I thought you shot him.

I thought I did too.

And the winner... and the winner.

Good evening, mister. Sit down.

Thank you.

I can't understand what's happened

to the service around here.

The first time I came in, they had a bottle

sitting in front of me

before the chair got warm.

I'd rather be glad to buy you a drink.

I've got some money now.

Why don't you use it the way I told you to

and get out of town?

Had to come back and get my watch.

That wasn't your watch.

You know of anybody that wants to lay claim to it?

Clint Faber.

Well, if you can show proper identification,

I'd be glad to talk to him.

You know you're a nice-looking fella.

I sort of went for you

when you first came in.

Got a little stuck on you too, ma'am.

I've heard of people getting

a funny sickness,

can't remember anything.

Did you ever hear of it?

I believe it's called amnesia.

Yeah.

Why don't you get a sudden case of it

and get out of here?

Because I don't feel sick.

Well,

I always heard the good die young.

So long, handsome.

Don't you think you ought to lay off that stuff?

I understand that's got alcohol in it.

Have I said anything to you

about the way you tend bar?

Not yet.

Then don't say anything about the way I drink.

Give me a beer.

I'm Clint Faber,

I understand you want to talk to me.

Sit down.

Buy you a drink?

I can't stand the kind of whiskey you peddle here.

I've never tried it myself.

That's one of the advantages of being the owner.

Why don't we go upstairs to my office?

I got a special brand

for my personal use.

I think we can discuss our business here all right.

I didn't realize we had any business.

Make way for a sailor.

What were we talking about?

A matter of business.

Supposing you tell me.

Well, to begin with, the next time

you hire a man to bushwhack me,

be sure he's a good shot.

Go on.

And the next thing is, Mr. Faber,

I'm turning you over to the sheriff.

What for? Train robbery.

Who are you to turn me over to the sheriff?

JIM: My name is Jim Hardie,

special investigator from Wells Fargo.

Well, now, it's too bad you came in here

and tried to hold my saloon up

and got killed, Mr. Hardie.

You see, I have several men with me.

Yes, I know.

What do you wanna do? Be a hero?

Shoot me and get yourself killed?

No, I've never had any ambitions

to become a hero.

Well, then put that gun away

and I'll call off the dogs.

Your dogs don't scare me, Mr. Faber.

You see, they've just had their teeth pulled.

What do you mean?

I don't think there's one gun

among 'em.

Let's go.

It's just too bad, Mr. Hardie,

it just seems like that old feeling

came over me again.

And I was too weak to resist.

And since you're an officer of the law,

I'd consider it a favor

if you'd arrest me instead of letting somebody

I didn't know do it.

Well, you take a look at this, Homer.

Then you tell me what you think.

$5,000.

Mr. Hardie,

don't tell me I've corrupted you?

Not quite.

A little present from Wells Fargo

for giving information and assistance

leading to the capture

of the train robbers.

But some of this belongs to you.

I'm a company employee.

Unfortunately, I can't accept rewards.

But you earned it.

What are you gonna do with all that money, Homer?

$5,000.

In my profession, it isn't considered

even sporting

to lift a gun from a holster.

And if I stay back here,

I might get into trouble again.

I really don't know.

I don't know.

Well, you keep working on it.

You'll come up with something.

Good-bye, Homer.

JIM: I don't suppose I could really say

I solved this case.

Faber did it for me when he got

too interested in a watch.

There's an old saying,

set a thief to catch a thief.

Homer did pretty good for me,

but I think he's lost his value now.

He bought the Imperial Hotel.

Rates are lower and the accommodations

are better.

There's a sign on the wall behind the desk

that says,

"Honesty is the best policy."