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- I'm sorry. - Oh, Ellen, Ellen.

You don't have to be sorry.

You have a real good cry.

Bart, how many times have I warned you

'to keep your hands off her?'

Doc.

How many times do I have to say it?

'Keep your hands off her.'

Outside.

I don't wanna fight with you. We've been friends for too long.

You can say that again.

Out.

- Well, now, doc... - Outside.

A Warner Bros. television production.

- Oh, morning, Paul. - Good mornin', Sam.

Well, I see they're still at it.

- 'Light's still on.' - 'Yup.'

And $200 more, gentlemen.

You in?

Not me.

I think you're bluffing.

You may be right.

What about you, Mr. Parker?

Let some air in here.

Don't you know you can't bluff?

You can't fool your lungs!

The trouble with the world is

today, nobody knows how to breathe!

'Now, most of us won't cheat our neighbors..'

Close that window.

Every day by not breathing.

You'll take an IOU till I can get to the safe.

I'll raise you 500.

Your word is good enough for me, Mr. Parker.

There's my 500. What do you have?

Can you beat a flush?

Sorry. Full house.

How do you get so lucky?

I just live right. Excuse me.

Uh, another hand, gentlemen?

Suppose we'll get a few hours sleep.

That suits me fine.

Whenever you need me, I'll be ready.

Room 210.

2-1-0.

I'll get the money and bring it up to you.

That's fine.

- Room 210. - I know.

Thank you for a very pleasant weekend, gentlemen.

I'll see you later.

My brother is a perfect example of a gentleman.

He wins or loses with equal grace.

- What are you doing here? - Came in for the Cattle Show.

Not being held in my hotel.

Out! You're not welcome here.

Mother came with me.

She has some silly idea that brothers oughta be friends.

So humor her, hmm?

Where is she?

She's in the lobby.

Hate to think what's gonna happen

when your mother isn't around to keep the peace.

I just hope we can keep from killing each other

while she's alive.

How are you, mother?

I'm getting older all the time.

But still stubborn enough to wanna see

my two sons settle this feud before I pass on.

If I'd known you were here, I'd have quit playing sooner.

- It would've been cheaper too. - Oh, Willie.

You promised to be nice.

Now you're going to make up. Shake hands.

Two minutes ago I wasn't welcome in your hotel.

You're not welcome in the casino.

You don't know how to gamble.

You always twist things around to suit yourself.

- Willie! - Well, I'm sorry, mother.

I'll only shake his hand

when there's a certified check in it.

I tried, mother.

You only have one brother.

After the Cattle Show, we'll have a supper together.

One way or another, we're gonna settle this fight

before it gets outta the family and into the courts.

- Whatever you say, mother. - You're tired. Get some sleep.

- Yes, mother. - Mm.

Don't be so formal. Come right in, gentlemen.

Mr. Maverick, I've been thinkin' over our game.

And it's absolutely inconceivable to me

that I should lose at poker.

But since I did lose, I've come to a very painful conclusion.

You must have cheated.

Would you mind telling me how?

Well, frankly, I'm not sure.

But that's just a detail.

Could it be that I'm a better player?

- No. - Oh.

Mr. Maverick, I don't like to lose.

Neither do I, Mr. Parker.

I don't like to lose, so I never do.

You're a stranger.

And in this town..

Mr. Parker may not always be right

but he's never wrong.

On the face of such logic, what do you expect me to do?

Under the circumstances

why don't you leave town on the next stage?

Gladly. As soon as I get what's coming to me.

You heard the man.

I shouldn't have said it that way.

- Now, listen, fellas... - Here's the 500 he owes ya.

I-I don't get this.

You will.

Very systematically.

One to the stomach.

Good.

Right cross to the jaw.

Slam a left to the mid-section.

Hmm.

Now, Jones, your haymaker.

Ah.

Thank you.

Ah, his wallet.

- How much did you lose? - Six hundred.

One, two, three, four, five, six.

There you are.

Sam?

Four hundred.

Four hundred. One, two, three, four.

Here you go.

Oh.

Something for your medical expenses.

What about Doc Whalen's money?

Let the doctor collect his own fees.

There. That oughta do it.

That'll be two dollars, please.

We get quite a traffic here on Main Street

during the Cattle Show.

You gotta watch where you're goin'.

- Yeah. - Ah, thanks.

Ever been to a cattle show?

Ah, I feel like I've been in the slaughterhouse.

'Mr. Maverick.'

I-I just what happened or I would've been here sooner.

Dr. Whalen heard I got hit by a wagon. What story did you hear?

Oh, by the way, who are you?

That is Mr. Parker's brother.

Dr. Whalen delivered me.

He was at my christening, attended my graduation.

But when it's time to introduce me

then I'm Mr. Parker's brother.

Didn't mean it that way, Bill.

Can I talk to him alone

or do you have to get Mr. Parker's permission?

Oh, no. Go right ahead. Excuse me.

You hurt badly?

To tell you the truth, I'm afraid to answer that question.

With all the trouble I've had with your brother..

I hope I get along with you.

You can do that and show a profit at the same time.

Interested?

Now that depends.

My brother is a throwback. I fight with my own fists.

You seem to know him quite well.

Yes, and... I hate him.

I'd never have guessed that.

It's not a simple kind of hate. Sometimes I could kill him.

But I don't want to hurt my mother.

Where do I fit into all this?

We both have the same axe to grind.

He owes us money.

Go on.

Well, my father left us equal shares in everything.

But I was underage.

He had the power of attorney and he still won't give it up.

You need a lawyer, my friend.

I just came from three of 'em.

They're too busy. All of a sudden.

Just can't take my case.

Well, there are other towns, other lawyers.

I don't wanna drag it out in the court.

Dig up all that dirty laundry and upset my mother.

See, I got to thinking.

If I could just once get him admit he was wrong

about something, about anything

then I'd be able to reach him.

'But how do reason with a man'

'that honestly always thinks he's right?'

I'm living proof that can't be done.

If you could just force him to pay up, I'd have a chance.

Why me?

Because you're a stranger.

Everyone else is too scared of him.

What he doesn't own outright, he holds a mortgage on.

And people always do what he says.

I'm gonna spoil his record.

Anybody tells me to get outta town

I get very hard of hearing.

Help me to teach him a lesson.

You can ask any price. Money's no object.

To me money's the most beautiful object in the world.

I have no intention of leaving any of mine here.

Have you got any ideas?

Uh, just a notion that I'd enjoy educating a boy

your brother's age.

- Where can I find you? - At the Cattle Show.

Just a minute.

If your brother has all your money

how were you gonna pay me?

The ranch is in my mother's name.

She'll go along with anything to keep us out of court.

Till I come up with something

what would you lose if you just tried to talk to him once more?

Couple of teeth.

'With Cabella's snake oil and proper breathing'

'you never get sick. You never get tired.'

'You don't need a gun for protection.'

'Because nobody fights you.'

'You can fool your lungs.'

'The trouble with the world is'

'today, nobody knows how to breathe.'

Doc.

Doc baby.

Look at me. Please.

Pretty please with sugar on it.

The last time I looked at you

you were standing next to yourself.

What do they give you? Twice as much to love?

Ellen... you better go on home.

I'm pretty bad company today.

Doc Holliday.

Bart Maverick, how are you?

- Will you have a drink? - How are you, doc?

Not too drunk to protect my own interest.

This is Ellen. Keep your hands off her.

Ellen, this is Bart Maverick.

But as far as you're concerned, he doesn't exist.

I introduced you to him because I'm polite

but now you just forget him.

I hear you made quite a kill in the poker.

I did pretty good.

Bartender... from now on all my drinks

are on Mr. Bart Maverick here. Set him up.

Hey, you don't look like such a winner.

- Doc, that hurts. - Maybe I should buy a drink.

Do you need any money?

Didn't think I looked that bad.

- You do. - What're doin' in this town?

- I'm ponderin'. - About what?

Man's inhumanity to man.

Doc, why don't you sit down, huh?

Thank you.

Times are changing, Bart.

Time was men in the same business used to extend

professional courtesy to one another.

No more. Oh, no.

You know, it's getting harder and harder nowadays

to find a crooked doctor.

Do you happen to know Dr. Whalen?

I certainly do.

Well, I asked him for a favor and he gave me a diagnosis.

I know what's wrong with me, but I thought we'd keep it

to ourselves till after I get my life insurance.

What do you want that for?

For my pretty little Ellen here

to take care of her when I can't.

Doc... please don't talk that way.

Haven't you had enough to drink?

You're so pretty, I can't mind you

asking such a stupid question.

Bart, how would you like to help me brood?

Since when do you need help, doc?

Well, I'm low, miserable, drunk and sick

'and I'm perfectly willing to share it all with you.'

It's the best offer I've had today.

Because you're a stranger.

And everyone else is too scared of him.

What he doesn't own outright, he holds a mortgage on.

People always do what he says.

Doc, if somebody asked you

what kind of a mind I had, what would you say?

Low and devious.

- Why? - One more question.

What do you think of George Parker?

Watch your language in front of Ellen.

You know, I think I'll go out

and me some of that life insurance.

I don't know what the connection is, but you forget it.

They'll turn you down too.

Why? I'm perfectly healthy.

Professional gamblers are not considered a very good risk.

You have to have a respectable business.

- And what about you? - Ah, you forget.

I have another profession.

After all, I am still a dentist.

- Wait here for me, will you? - Now, where are you goin'?

Out to get respectable.

I like him the way he is.

Bill.

Oh. Mother, this is the man I told you about. Mr. Maverick.

- Mrs. Parker. - How do you do?

Are you still willing to help me teach your brother a lesson?

I sure am.

You make me a prominent businessman and I'm your boy.

Well, that's up to you, mother.

Well, he needs a long overdue lesson in humility.

I had them put the hour and the date on it.

I want George to know just when I got onto him.

Ma'am, now that you've paid your son's tuition

his schooling is about to begin.

You're taking quite a chance on our friend here, aren't you?

Thanks, doc.

You don't have a particularly honest face.

I just wonder why she trusts you.

Well, I'll show you one reason.

- 'You see that over there?' - Yeah.

Fine shot, ma'am.

My daddy used to say, "A girl can trust any man

she can outshoot."

Young man, I'll expect reports from you.

Oh, you'll get them. Tell Bill I'll do my best.

Doc, if Bill was her only son, I'd introduce her to pappy.

- He'd like her. - Yeah.

But just imagine me getting stuck with George Parker

as a stepbrother.

Mr. Maverick, this may be the wisest move of your lifetime.

It's the only sure way

the financial security that there is.

You hardly miss the premiums and you always have the feeling

that, uh... come what may... your loved ones are protected.

Can a man ask for anything more in his lifetime?

- Can he, doc? - I don't know.

I'll have to think about that.

And you're in good company too.

Listen to this list of satisfied policyholders

with Western Insurance Company.

- Now there's "Judge Bean." - Breathe in.

- "Mayor Phillips." - Breathe out.

- "Sheriff Silver." - Cough.

"Henry Jones." He's our banker.

- Breathe again. - Let me see that list.

I said, breathe again.

Exhale.

A man can't have too much insurance.

That's all Mr. Maverick.

Examination's complete. Two dollars, please.

How much is he good for?

Two dollars, please.

Thank you. Perfect physical specimen.

- Good for any amount. - Thanks, doc.

Well, now, we're not insuring folks for any amount yet.

This is a new company.

Insurance is a new idea for the West.

We got a limit of $50,000.

Of course, with double indemnity

that brings it up to a 100,000.

And now, Mr. Maverick.

A man needs an incentive in life.

So, I think you should sign for just a might more

than you can really afford.

That way, you'll have a goal to work for.

What is the premium on 50,000?

810 a year. But of course, you can pay it semi-annually.

Well, that's fine.

Here is six months in advance.

And, uh, one question.

When does the coverage start?

Now let's see, we, uh, got most of the information

before the examination.

All we'll need now is the name of the beneficiary.

Who will it be?

How about, uh... how about your brother, Bret?

He can use money anytime.

Ah, it's a fine idea, doc.

Bret. B-R-E-T.

Maverick.

Bret... Maverick.

There we are.

And there you are.

And welcome to the Western Insurance family.

- Uh, thank you, Mr. Landry. - Think of it, Bart.

You haven't lost a premium. You have just gained a home.

True.

What do you want with this?

I wouldn't wanna spoil your surprise.

- Wait here for me, will you? - Uh, alright.

That is that.

Wet space leads to another point, ladies and gentlemen.

Now whoever said, "You don't judge a book by its cover"

must've been a skinny little runt!

You're judged alright!

I'll guarantee you. If you take the bottle...

Doc, that's it. My sermon for tonight.

"Judge not lest ye be judged."

Anybody but me ever tell you what a sneaky mind you've got?

I often wondered if we're not related.

Doc, my pappy is not the kind to kiss and tell.

Mr. Parker.

In the dining room.

Thank you.

Doctor.

Mr. Parker.

I've decided not to leave town. It wouldn't be fair to you.

If I was far away when you repent

and wanna pay me the money you owe me, you'd feel terrible.

Isn't he just about the most considerate man you've ever met?

I paid you what I owed you.

In front of witnesses.

I'm so convinced you wanna be honest

that I'll forget you said that.

I'll even bet you a $1000 you'll apologize

and beg me to take the money.

You'll have to add six percent interest for every day of delay.

Now, that's only fair. Isn't it?

I already paid you, Mr. Maverick.

In that case, what are you afraid of?

The bet's a sure thing.

That's why I can't accept it, mother.

Oh, since when did you pass up easy money?

Mother.

- Put up your money. - As soon as I see yours.

I never carry that kinda money on me.

- It's in the safe. - William.

Mr. Parker.

Think we're gonna need a parade permit?

How about a disinterested third party holding the stakes?

We can go over to the bank and have it held there.

- Uh, no, sir. - Why not?

You own the bank and the banker.

Why don't we let your mother hold it?

Surely you trust your own mother.

Mother.

- Mrs. Parker. - Hmm.

Well, let's go in to supper. George, Bill.

You know, George is gonna get a swift kick where it hurts most.

Right in his wallet.

We're gonna spend the evening furthering our education.

Gonna improve our intellects so we'll be sharp in the morning.

Well, now that's one course.

And anatomy is just a little bit too advanced for you, son.

I'll stay after school.

Let me put it more subtly.

You lay one finger on her and you're gonna flunk out of life.

You don't mean it's love?

It's the most reasonable facsimile I've found.

Folks, let's start this day off right with an exercise

to clear our brain!

At the count of two, we move our head from side to side!

One... two...

If I move my head, it's gonna roll right off my shoulders.

Let's start this day with another drink.

- Oh, no, doc. Come on. - Two.

Did you have a good time last night?

Mm-hmm.

Did I?

Uh-uh.

Oh.

One... two.

'One... two.'

Well, good morning, gentlemen.

I don't think it's a good morning.

I came to arrange for a funeral.

Oh.

Well, that's never pleasant.

But I can make it easier for you.

All the prices are clearly marked on each coffin.

And that includes everything but the plot.

- Does the deceased have a plot? - Does he?

Oh, well, in that case

we can get on with the vital statistics.

The name of the deceased?

- Me. - Mm.

Me, Bart Maverick.

You?

Landry, the day after you sold Mr. Maverick a $100,000

double indemnity insurance policy

he came in to arrange for his own funeral?

Is that right?

Y-yes, sir.

One more, please.

Now, throw him out.

Doc, make a note to have Parker pay for this too, huh.

You two, come in here. I wanna talk to you.

Uh, we'll be in the bar. You can join us if you wish.

Doc, hold on to your hat. It looks like our cider's..

Bart, aren't you mixing up two national pastimes

in the same sentence?

Is that bad?

Uh, leave the bottle here, huh.

As you can see, I'm very well known in this town.

Yeah. Is that today's paper?

Just come out.

Thank you.

Well, from here on out, you keep me covered.

What are you worried about? You got a paid up funeral.

Alright, Mr. Maverick. Explain your game.

When it comes to money, my friend doesn't play.

Just exactly what do you want?

Just exactly what you owe me.

I wanna know about the insurance policy you bought yesterday.

And the funeral you arranged today.

It's quite simple.

Mr. Maverick can't live without money.

Without it, I'd just as soon be dead.

Either you pay up or you'll have my life on your conscious.

And my brother on your neck.

Yeah, the brother is the beneficiary.

When do you come into this?

If he has to die, I'll see to it that you pay the brother.

- If he has to die? - Hmm.

- Oh. - Exactly.

Bartender, would you bring us another glass, please?

Mr. Maverick, please take a look

at the fine print in your policy.

The company does not pay off for suicide.

Suicide?

Why, suicide is against my moral principles.

Mr. Maverick is too much of a coward to kill himself.

I'll go on the street, pick a fight, get shot.

Oh, and you better draw first.

That'll give the gentleman who obliges you

a chance to claim self-defense.

That's a good idea, doc.

It's still suicide.

- You know, morally he is right. - Let's not discuss that, doc.

Mr. Parker, how many policy cancellations

can your company afford? And still survive?

Uh, you know, people take a dim view of insurance companies

that don't pay off.

Uh, they seldom bother to investigate who is right.

Blackmail.

Did you ever hear of a blackmailer

who comes right out in the open?

Like this?

'Oh, don't bother reading the small print.'

'It's just a complete list of satisfied policyholders.'

Including me.

Thank you.

Mr. Parker, how many policies have you paid off on already?

None.

Get set.

Doctor.

This is the gentleman who hit me first.

Don't shoot!

Don't shoot!

You see how easy it is to have somebody pull a gun on me?

Everybody... listen to me.

If anyone in this town lays one finger on Mr. Maverick..

You'll answer to me.

'No matter what he does'

no matter what happens, no one gives him a fight.

Pass the word.

The town is yours, Mr. Maverick

until I can think of a way to stop you.

Don't you think it would be cheaper

in the long run just to pay up?

Uh, Mr. Parker, would you kindly have your bartender send up

a case of your private stock to my room, please?

Wha..

Oh, I wanna keep my friend happy.

It will be done.

A situation such as this offers interesting possibilities.

To a man of vision.

I wanna talk to you.

'Most of us won't cheat our neighbors'

'but we cheat ourselves every day by not breathing right.'

The window.

Let me see your copy of that policy.

This policy is as good as cancelled right now.

Aren't you going to eat, doc?

Never on an empty stomach.

Mr. Maverick, you're so smart, you outsmarted yourself.

It takes talent.

I'm going to take out a full-page in the paper

to explain why this policy is being cancelled.

Oh, try it on me first. It may save you money.

You're a gambler

yet you listed yourself as a cattle buyer and rancher.

That little lie voids your policy.

I'm a gambler. And so are lots of other men.

Matter of fact, you gamble rather heavily yourself.

- Don't you? - You're a professional gambler.

He's a cattle buyer too, George.

I've sold him one half interest in my ranch.

It's recorded at the Town Hall. It's a legal fact.

And it was done before I took out the policy.

Mother, why did you do this to me?

To show you that no one's big enough or smart enough

to step on people just to get their own way.

Now remember what your father said.

"Some men have to learn the hard way."

We had a good month.

That's funny. What time have you got?

8 o'clock.

What happened to my supper?

Should've been here.

Should've been here an hour ago.

Go to the kitchen and find out what's happened.

Well, uh, they, uh, they've been kinda busy.

Too busy to serve me?

You finish the books. I'll see about this.

Ah, it is a pleasure to cook men who appreciate good food.

The only thing they like to eat here

is meat and potatoes! Meat and potatoes!

Meat and potatoes!

Ah, monsieur, some garlic?

- Naturally. - Ah, naturally.

Ah, if I only had the proper ingredients

I would cook for you.

Make a list of whatever you need and give it to Dr. Holliday.

- I'll put it on my wine list. - Ah, merci, monsieur.

I'm sorry, the dining room's been taken over

by a private party.

I'm sorry, the dining room..

Would you mind getting my supper?

Don't overdo a good thing, Mr. Maverick.

One word from me and you won't get so much

as a glass of water in this town. Just remember that.

And don't you forget that I could

just as easily die of malnutrition.

It only takes longer.

I might enjoy that.

Cheer up. This can't go on much longer.

Sooner or later a stranger will show up.

Someone you don't own or control.

And if I'm insulting enough, I may talk him into a gunfight.

You're not the kind of man who wants to die.

No, but I'm just as stubborn about getting my ways

you are about getting yours.

I oughta call your bluff.

That will cost you a $100,000, Mr. Parker.

Ever gambled for such high stakes before?

'Oh, incidentally, I mailed a policy to my brother.'

He knows where to find you and how much to collect.

One hundred thousand dollars.

You know, doc, I feel like a rich man.

Say, Bart, for that kind of money

you don't think Bret would try to kill you himself, do you?

That's ridiculous. He's my brother.

Yeah.

Still, we haven't been too close lately.

Uh, Mr. Parker.

Thank you.

Meet me in the lobby.

A man who cut off his nose to spite his face.

I must take lessons from him.

It'll cost you $50 a day in hard cash

to hire me as Maverick's bodyguard.

- What? - Don't try to bargain.

You need me more than I need you.

He's a terrible shot.

What makes you think I wanna hire you?

If I've to start explaining

the facts of life to you, the price goes up.

I'll expect you to stop drinking when you work for me.

- Goodbye. - Wait a minute.

The price is now $60 a day.

If anyone comes near him... shoot to kill.

Don't worry about the law.

I'll take care of that.

As soon as I get your signed letter

in your handwriting, confirming those facts

I'll start right to work.

Oh, and I want to see you write that letter too.

The, uh, room clerk over there can witness the signature.

It's not that I don't trust you because I don't.

It's just that, well, if I should shoot someone

and you don't make good your promise about the law

then that letter will guarantee me the pleasure of your company

in my hanging.

Shall we?

- Sheet of paper. - Yes, sir.

Uh, Dr. Holliday.

Ah, Mr. Landry. I've been looking for you.

Bart and I are sorry you got caught up in the middle

of this, but we'll make it up to you somehow.

I'm glad you feel that way about it.

I couldn't help overhearing your conversation

in there with Mr. Parker.

Sixty dollars a day isn't much for a man of your talent.

Well, now, what's your proposition?

You're the only one in this town who knows Maverick's brother.

Now, if anything was to happen to Mr. Maverick

the company would pay off to whoever you identify. Uh-huh?

Oh, I'm way ahead of you, Mr. Landry.

You pick out a wringer, I shoot Bart

and we split the money three ways.

- Right? - Right.

F-fifty thousand for you, doc.

I'll split the rest with the wringer.

Fifty thousand cash, doc. Think of it.

You can't get insurance yourself.

Fifty thousand dollars is a lot of money.

Especially if you're alive to spend it.

Well, what do you say?

I'll let you know.

Fifty thousand dollars is an awful lot of money.

How could you spend so much in only one week?

But, monsieur, that includes the wine.

I have a whole cellar full!

Monsieur Maverick preferred a better vintage.

What?

He and Dr. Holliday are true gourmet, monsieur.

Dear Lord, give me patience.

But give it to me now.

Fifty thousand is an awful lot of money.

No, no one pays tonight, pop. Be my guest.

Ha ha.

You want to meet her sister?

No fights?

Not yet.

Hey, cheer up, doc. We're havin' a party.

Where's Ellen?

Cryin' in her dressing room I hope.

You hope?

Till she's in her dressing room, I don't have to worry about her.

What's the matter with you, doc?

I'm... wrestling with an ethical problem.

- Go away, will you? - I can't.

You're paid 60 a day to keep an eye on me.

Very funny. Ho ho ho.

Why don't you tell me about it? Maybe I can help.

Well, uh... I have a chance to make an awful lot of money

but it means crossin' a friend.

How much money is involved?

Fifty thousand cash.

With that kinda money, you could buy more friends

than you could use in your lifetime.

Uh, say, doc, any chance of gettin' me in on the deal?

Well, if I go along with it, I guarantee you'll get yours.

- If you go along with it? - Uh-huh.

Now, use your head, doc.

No matter what a man does in his life

he's always got a guilty conscience, right?

Uh-huh.

According to my pappy, "The smart man severs

his guilt pangs in luxury."

Very persuasive. Very persuasive.

Hasn't this past week

taught you anything about what money can buy?

Bart, for the rest of my life I'll remember

that you talked me into this. I wanna thank you.

Say, aren't you supposed to ride out to Mrs. Parker

and report to her?

- Yeah. - Well, I'll get the horses.

Meet you out front. Oh, and, Bart, thanks again, huh.

Thank you, doc.

Fifty thousand dollars.

Mr. Maverick.

Can we go to a table? I wanna talk privately.

Of course, Ellen.

What's the matter, Ellen?

I'm worried about doc.

He's so jumpy and so mean lately.

And he keeps talking about ethics.

Who is she? Do you know?

You see anybody out here with a gun?

What?

Oh, fine, now he loses his voice.

- Hey, thought I heard a shot. - Yeah, it was at me.

Went through that window.

- Did you see anybody, doc? - No.

What're you so nervous about? He missed.

That's very funny. I don't like it.

No one but you and the snake oil man were out here.

Uh, it just doesn't make sense.

- What about them? - No, they came outside with me.

How can you be sure? Did you count 'em?

Doc, come here.

You think Parker found a way out

and he wants to see me dead?

Uh, that's a possibility.

We're alone and I make a good target in this light.

What about Mrs. Parker?

She'll have to come in and see me. Come on.

No, I better get the horses back.

I'll see you in there later.

Alright, doc, thanks.

Doc. Doc.

I was sittin' there when the shot was fired.

And it occurred to me that..

Maybe someone thought they were shootin' at you.

You are here to protect me? Is that the idea?

No, I'm, I'm too selfish for that.

I just want to spend as much time as I can with you.

I love you, doc.

Ellen, you're wonderful.

Bart gets shot at. He suspects everyone in sight.

And what's on your mind?

You love me.

Ellen, remember this.

Whatever I do is for you.

Doc! Doc!

Hey, doc!

'Doc!'

Doc! Doc!

Doc!

- You called? - Somebody tried to knife me.

'What's going on in there?'

Oh, quit poundin'. I'll let you in.

You must've seen him run by your window, doc.

I didn't see anything.

Everything's alright. He just had a bad dream.

Nothing's wrong.

Whoever it was must have hidden that closet and waited.

Where were you? Why're you being paid?

- Now you'll sleep in this room. - Have you ever heard him snore?

What's all the commotion about?

- Mother! - Oh!

This is no place for you. I'll be right back.

You won't find me here.

Doc, I thought you said Mrs. Parker

went back to the ranch.

Changed her mind. You know women.

Mr. Maverick.

Hmm?

Hello, Ellen.

Hello. Where's doc?

Uh, he's upstairs getting dressed. He'll be right down.

Do you feel better?

I, I really don't know.

I suppose I'll, I'll just have to get used to his moods.

Or stop loving him.

And which is easier?

We don't have much time together.

Do you realize how sick he is?

I'm sorry, Mr. Maverick.

You've got enough on you mind

without trying to think of..

- I'm sorry. - Oh, Ellen, Ellen.

You don't have to be sorry.

You have a real good cry.

Bart, how many times have I warned you

'to keep your hands off her?'

Doc, what's the matter?

How many times do I have to say it?

'Keep your hands off her.'

Oh, come on, Doc, let me explain.

- I was standing at the bar... - Save your breath.

Doc.

Outside.

Doc, I don't wanna fight you, we've been friends for too long.

You can say that again.

Out.

- Oh, now, Doc... - Outside!

Doc... this is ridiculous.

Out.

I was just standing there at the bar, Doc.

Go get Mr. Parker, quick.

Yes, ma'am.

Doc, you don't understand. I was just trying to be nice to Ellen.

I understand.

Over there.

Doc, why don't you listen to reason?

It's a waste of time.

Doc, give me a chance.

I'll give you a chance.

To draw.

Against you?

I can't draw against you, Doc.

I count to three.

You can draw anytime.

After I get to three, you'd get it anyhow.

One.

Stop that!

That's not what I'm paying you for!

That's right, Doc.

Sixty dollars a day.

Two.

Doc, I don't want to fight with you.

You've got no choice.

Lift him up. Gimme a hand.

You were takin' too long to make up your mind, Doc.

I thought I'd help you out.

Come on, over to my office. Get his feet.

'Easy now. There we go.'

You were planning to shoot me all along, weren't you?

What kind of a friendship is that?

Fifty thousand dollars is too much of a strain

to put at any friendship.

And that would've been my cut.

If it's any consolation, it was Landry

who tried to knife you and bushwhack you.

I don't miss.

Well, anyhow, when the chips are down

you just couldn't shoot me.

Never got the chance.

Thanks for protecting your investment.

That's the first time I ever shot anyone.

Mr. Maverick, if you'll come inside

I'll pay you what I owe you..

'...with interest.'

'Plus any kind of an apology.'

And Bill..

Come into the office tomorrow and we'll have a talk.

It takes a man to admit he's been wrong, George.

No matter what Landry said

I just can't believe you'd shoot me.

I can't believe that shootout was an act, a plan.

That's what it was.

You were just gonna count to three and..

Oh, in the final analysis

you just couldn't pull that trigger, Doc.

Could you?

I don't know.

Guess that's one thing neither of us will ever know for sure.

♪ Who is the tall dark stranger there ♪

♪ Maverick is the name ♪

♪ Ridin' the trail to who knows where ♪

♪ Luck is his companion ♪

♪ Gamblin' is his game ♪

♪ Smooth as a handle on a gun ♪

♪ Maverick is the name ♪

♪ Wild as the wind in Oregon ♪

♪ Blowin' up a canyon ♪

♪ Easier to tame ♪

♪ Riverboat ring your bell ♪

♪ Fare thee well Annabel ♪

♪ Luck is the lady that he loves the best ♪

♪ Natchez to New Orleans ♪

♪ Livin' on Jacks and Queens ♪

♪ Maverick is a legend of the West ♪

♪ Riverboat ring your bell ♪

♪ Fare thee well Annabel ♪

♪ Luck is the lady that he loves the best ♪

♪ Natchez to New Orleans ♪

♪ Livin' on Jacks and Queens ♪

♪ Maverick is a legend of the West ♪

♪ Maverick is a legend of the West ♪♪