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'Maverick.'

- Evening, sheriff. - I've been looking for you.

Well, I'm always available.

I had a talk with Linda today.

After you took her home.

She seems to think you're serious about her.

Well, I did my very best to give her that impression.

You may fool her but not me.

Your kind can only play it one way.

Can't you think of a man as a person, not a group?

Not gamblers.

When it's time for you to move on

you won't give her another thought.

When I go, it'll be because she wants it.

I don't believe that anymore, nor the story

Malone told me about you staying here.

There's another reason, something you're both hiding.

When I find it out, you'll go!

I'll see to that.

"Maverick."

Starring Jack Kelly and James Garner.

A Warner Bros. television production.

Most tourists are attracted by local

monuments and public buildings.

My pappy used to say you could tell more about a town

by looking at it's gambling emporium

than any other edifice.

Another one.

What do you figure his specialty is, cards or dice?

Probably both or anything else he can possibly bet on

including the weather.

I'll just keep an eye on him.

You could see at a glance

wasn't any ordinary layout.

Just why a town like Sunrise Nevada

rated such class was beyond my comprehension.

Number 12, the winner.

Now, this is your lucky day.

Place your bets.

No magnets, wires or other clever little devices

to influence Lady Luck.

On the surface at least, everything seemed

to pass inspection.

Number two black. Sorry.

Alright, gentlemen, place your bets.

Ten dollars..

...on number five.

Number five red.

- Number five. - Hey, hey.

Alright, boys, let's take a chance again.

Let it ride, please.

Let it ride?

Number five...red.

Oh, cash me in, please.

Would you go over to the office, please?

'Mr. Malone will pay you off.'

Certainly.

He'll take care of it all.

Thank you. Oh, uh, just a moment.

Thanks.

Come in.

- Mr. Malone? - Yes.

My name is Bart Maverick.

"Twelve thousand six hundred dollars."

Um-hm.

Sorry, Mr. Maverick, but I don't happen to have

that much cash on hand.

How much cash do you happen to have on hand?

Two thousand dollars.

That leaves you quite a bit short, Mr. Malone.

I'll need some time for the rest.

How much time will you need?

'That depends on business.'

I could go to the sheriff, you know?

Well, in that case, you'd never collect any more.

The sheriff's looking for a good excuse

to close me up.

What do you suggest, Mr. Malone?

Well, you could stay in town for a while.

Make my place your headquarters.

I'll pay you something out of each week's take

as much as the traffic would allow.

That sounds like, it makes me almost a partner.

Without the disadvantages.

Disadvantages?

You know, Mr. Maverick, I run an honest game.

And if anyone got as lucky as you did..

...a partner would have to stand half those losses.

You make the arrangement sound positively attractive.

You have any other ideas?

No, I'm fresh out of ideas, but, uh..

Since no one seems to know what tomorrow brings

I'd appreciate an IOU for the rest of that money

until it's paid up.

I guess we'll be seeing quite a bit of each other.

I'm afraid so.

Oh, pardon me, I'm awfully sorry.

Sorry. Hold it.

Back in there.

- Hand it over. - Hand what over?

The 12 thousand you just won this afternoon.

Listen, fella, I'm afraid you're in

for a big disappointment, all I got was...

'Drop it, Blacky.'

I said drop it!

Look, Maverick.

It's a known fact that you won a considerable amount

of money tonight.

Isn't that why you were robbed?

Yes, I would say that was the motive.

Well, where were you going?

Sheriff, I don't mind helping you clean this thing up.

But you act as if I killed your deputy.

You didn't pull the trigger but what'd you do to help him?

Well, I already told you.

Your kind never helps anyone.

Unless it involves a fast buck.

The way it happened, there wasn't a thing I could do.

Well, there's something you can do now.

You can get out of town before anybody else gets hurt

trying to save your money.

Can't oblige, sheriff.

There are reasons for me staying here.

The only reason I can think for you staying here

is to go to Wes's funeral.

I'm deeply sorry about your deputy.

He wasn't just my deputy..

...he was a good friend.

My sincerest sympathy then.

I didn't break any laws, sheriff.

Till you get a court order saying that I did

I'm gonna stay right here.

And I am sorry about your deputy.

Ed.

Is there anything I can do?

He didn't have to die.

Not like that, protecting our gambler

from losing his winnings.

He gave his life upholding the law.

You think that makes it sound any better?

What a waste!

His life for a tin-horned gambler's.

If I had my way, I'd close Malone's place right now

and these things couldn't happen again.

Wes did what you would have done in his place.

I'm not so sure.

Do you want me to stay for a while?

No.

There's no reason to be alone at a time like this.

Wes is alone.

If you change your mind..

...if you want someone to talk to, I'll be home.

See my brother around, Malone?

No. Try the hotel.

I did and Matt's not there.

Why don't you and your friends wait somewhere else?

Look..

..we're mindin' our own business havin' a peaceful drink.

Now, no one could find fault with that.

Unless he was goin' out his way to look for trouble.

Thought Sheriff Martin told you to stay out of this town.

You might have to kiss his feet. Ha ha. But I don't.

'Uh, four whiskeys.'

Tell him to start pourin'.

I'm gettin' thirsty, Malone.

Make any difference who serves it?

Still tastes the same.

Ha ha. We'll consider it on the house.

Shouldn't have done that, Maverick.

I don't want you shot down, not until you pay me.

I wasn't gonna get shot down.

- He would've backed down. - Maybe.

But I don't like gambling with a loaded gun.

Especially when it is pointed at my money.

Hello, sheriff.

I warned you about having gunmen like that in here.

They just stopped in for a drink.

Mr. Malone's being modest, sheriff.

He asked the gentlemen to leave in spite of the fact

there was a pistol pointed dangerously close to his person.

Alright, drink up and get outta here.

You know one of these days I'm gonna call your bluff.

I find you in town again you won't have to.

I'll call yours. Now get outta here.

Okay, boys..

...looks like Matt's not gonna show up. Let's go.

By the way...if I was you..

...I wouldn't show up outside of town's limits.

We sorta consider that our territory.

I told you if any gunmen come in here

I wanna be notified right away.

- I didn't have time. - There never is any.

I'm trying to run a decent town, it's not easy

with a place like this in Sunrise.

From what I've seen, sheriff

Mr. Malone runs an honest establishment.

I should think you'd consider yourself fortunate.

Well, I don't recognize any difference between

one gambling house and another, they're all the same.

They all bring in undesirables. Some have guns..

...and some have cards

but it all adds up to one thing, trouble.

Fortunately trouble hasn't been classified as a crime, yet.

Neither is gambling, you could have closed

this place up a long time ago.

What are you, talkin' for Malone, Maverick?

No. My opinions are strictly my own.

Just what is your interest here in town, Maverick?

- Well he's, uh.. - I..

He's gonna open a place in Dodge City

and he's, he's here watching the operation.

Is that it?

Yeah, you might say at the moment

I have a large interest in what happens around here.

Thanks for trying to help.

Sheriff's got to learn a lesson about people.

Especially ones he labels undesirable.

Still young.

I don't think I'd give him that much understanding.

Oh, Maverick, as long as you're around..

...don't rub him the wrong way.

Anybody who's been doing any rubbing, it's been him.

I know, but I just don't want any trouble.

I'll do my utmost to avoid it.

It might jeopardize my interests around here.

Now, I know why I never wanted a partner.

'Hello.'

Yes?

If I'd known when I came in that, uh, that you were...

I'm not.

It's my father you want to see.

He'll be back in just a minute.

I'm sorry, it's my mistake.

Would it have made any difference?

It probably would've made it a little difficult

to keep in mind what I came in for.

Thank you, uh, Mister..

Maverick, Bart Maverick, Miss?

Miss Linda Storey.

But I had something else in mind when I asked you that question.

You see, I believe that someday a woman lawyer will be

just as common place as a male lawyer.

I certainly hope you're wrong.

You have a typical male point of view, Mr. Maverick.

No, I had something else in mind too, Miss Storey.

To me a woman can never become commonplace.

No matter what else she is.

Very tactful.

It's a pity you didn't take up law instead of gambling.

It seems I'm quite well known around here.

We're a small town, Mr. Maverick.

When a stranger wins a small fortune

and then he's nearly killed for it, he naturally attracts

a certain amount of attention.

Father, this is Bart Maverick. He would like to see you.

How do you do?

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Mr. Maverick.

No apologies necessary, you're daughter made

waiting a pleasure.

I'll see if the office supplies are in.

Now, then, sir?

I need some advice on a confidential level.

Oh, won't you sit down, please?

I'll try and be of service to you.

Thank you.

Mr. Storey.

At the moment, I am holding an IOU of Dan Malone's

for $10,000.

You're reputation has preceded you.

Is this the money you supposedly won?

Oh, I won it. It's just that Mr. Malone didn't have

sufficient funds to cover it.

If Sheriff Martin knew that, he'd have grounds

to close Malone's place.

If he knew it.

As I understand that a lawyer is under oath not to betray

a client's confidence.

That's quite right, sir.

Now, if I were to sell the IOU, I'd like to know

how much it might be worth and if you know anyone

who'd be interested in buying it.

What I've seen of Mr. Malone, he honors his debts.

But his debt is with you.

You're the only one who stands a chance to collect.

Oh.

Well, thanks for the information.

How much do I owe you?

'There's no charge for general information.'

Only legal advice.

If I don't pay you a fee, I'm not legally your client.

'And then you'll be free to divulge any information'

'I might have given you.'

You would've made a good lawyer, Mr. Maverick.

That's what your daughter said.

That's the one. I'll see you later.

- Miss Storey. - Yes?

Would you, uh, tell me where they serve

the best cup of coffee in town?

At the hotel, I think.

I was wondering maybe you might join me.

I'm afraid not. I have some work to do for my father.

Oh, that's a shame.

- 'Another time?' - Maybe.

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow night...at my house.

I can't say much for my mother's coffee

but I'm sure father would enjoy a game of whist.

Goodbye, Mr. Maverick.

Goodbye.

Dan.

I noticed you talkin' to Linda Storey.

Yeah, I noticed you noticed. Anything wrong?

She's not for you, Maverick.

That's up to her, isn't it?

It's up to you to put a stop to it before it goes any further.

Now, why should I do that?

Because we're different, you and me and the others like us.

We put everything on a hand of poker, the turn of a wheel

and if we lose, well, there's always tomorrow.

'We've got no right to involve normal people in our lives.'

Now, you speak for yourself.

I live by the law of averages, take a chance now and then.

But that doesn't classify me as some sort of freak.

We both know that there's a payoff to every bet.

There's also a pay off to every gambler's life, remember that.

Thanks for the advice, Dan.

'Maverick.'

Linda Storey is practically engaged to Ed Martin.

Now, listen to me, Dan.

I'll turn the other cheek, I'll even swallow an insult

once in a while.

But I just can't live my life to suit Ed Martin.

I'm sorry.

Thank you again for the flowers, they're lovely.

Oh, compared to you they're dandelions.

Thank you.

Thank you. I had a wonderful evening.

I'm afraid you fixed it so there will be living with father.

Oh?

Letting him beat a professional gambler at whist.

Linda, one thing is positive.

If you were in the room when I was actually working..

...I'd turn into a rank amateur like that.

Ha ha. I like that, Bart, even though I don't believe it.

Can I see you again?

Yes.

When?

Whenever you say.

I say tomorrow.

Then it's tomorrow.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

* Bow to your partners, corners all *

* Wait till the gal cross that hall *

* One and three go forward and back *

* Now passing turn that gal in the wagon track *

The next few days and nights

why I was staying in town.

* ...go wiggity-whack *

* Now one and three go forward and back *

* Now passing turn that gal in the wagon track *

* And what to do *

* Now corner the old up double swing *

* The farmer did go round the ring *

* Mama did go round the hall.. *

* The farmer did go round the ring *

* When the roof's too cold The birdies sing.. **

My pappy always said that someday a lady like Linda

would make me forget all about Lady Luck.

And as usual pappy was right.

Ed martin didn't make things any easier for us

but somehow we managed to learn a great deal about each other.

The more I learned, the more convinced I was

that Linda was the kind of a girl

who could make a full house mean kids, not cards.

And that was fine with me.

Evenin', Dan.

Right that time of week again.

Yeah.

That's only $200.

With the action out there the girls should have made

that much money in tips alone.

It's all there is.

At this rate, I must be in my declining years here.

I don't like it any better than you do.

Now, that is a debatable statement.

Try and do better next time, will ya?

Hey...what's the hurry?

It's getting late.

Not that late.

What's wrong?

Father doesn't want me to see you after today.

Any reason in particular or just on general principles?

He says you'll be leaving here soon.

After you complete some business with Mr. Malone.

Well, he's right about the second part.

But he's wrong about the first.

I intend to stay here as long as you still want to see me.

You know the answer to that.

What about Ed Martin?

We have known each other for a long time.

But I don't really know him.

Not the way a woman should know the man

she's supposed to marry.

You're gonna have to make a decision

between us sooner or later, Linda.

That's what he said.

Do you think you could make your decision

by the time I wind up my business with Malone?

If we keep on seeing each other as much as we have..

...it will be more or less decided for us.

'Maverick.'

- Evening, sheriff. - I've been looking for you.

Well, I'm always available.

I had a talk with Linda today.

After you took her home.

She seems to think you're serious about her.

Well, I did my very best to give her that impression.

You may fool her but not me.

You're kind can only play it one way.

Can't you think of a man as a person, not a group?

Not gamblers. When it's time for you to move on

you won't give Linda another thought.

When I go, it'll be because that's the way she wants it.

I don't believe that anymore, nor the story

Malone told me about you staying here.

There's another reason, something you're both hiding

and I find it out, you'll go.

I'll see to that.

- Let me have a whiskey. - Yeah, sure.

'Ah! Number 11 black.

Oh, better luck next time.

Here to place a bet, Mr. Elkins?

Yeah, number 16.

Number 16, the winner.

Well, the number paid off that time, huh?

Fast way to make some money.

- Thank you, Kit. - It's alright.

I've heard of honest games but this is ridiculous.

The house was paying off on number 16.

And 22 is the winner.

'Care to place a bet?'

Dan, you oughta know, we're being taken.

Are you trying to tell me one of my dealers is crooked?

Maybe another name for it. I just saw Kit pay $500

to a man who didn't even bet on the winning number.

Flashy looking character wearin' a wild tie.

Now what are you gonna do about it?

It's my problem.

No, no. It's our problem, $10,000 worth.

Alright, you may as well know, that was Matt Elkins.

He's a brother of the man you met the other day

called Lucky Matt Elkins.

In his case luck had nothing to do with it.

I pay him off weekly, it's a business expense.

Protection?

You mean, that sheriff's on the take?

I didn't say that.

I pay to keep competition outta town.

Maybe you better explain just how that works.

Matt Elkins has connections.

Whenever anyone wants to open up in this town

his contacts have a little talk with the prospective owner

'and he changes his mind.'

Contacts like his brother Sam and the three silent partners?

I used to pay Matt off in the office once a week.

I couldn't risk that with you around so I changed the method.

Kit wasn't supposed to pay him off when you were in the room.

'It wasn't Kit's fault.'

Listen to me, Dan.

From now on there's gonna be some changes in our operation.

- Wait a minute, we made a deal. - We didn't go into details.

From now on we're both gonna count that cash each night.

And I'm gonna take out my half.

There won't be any more expense money siphoned off

for Matt Elkins, until I'm paid up.

Elkin's group isn't gonna like this.

Then you better explain it to 'em, Dan.

- I can't. - Or the sheriff.

If I'm forced to show him your IOU..

...he's gonna be forced to close you up.

Then you'll never get your money.

It doesn't look like I'm gonna get it any other way.

And since I need it more than Elkins

I regret, I have no choice.

Sure, you need it more.

You think $10,000 is gonna help Linda Storey

forget Ed Martin?

If I thought so I would have told her a long time ago.

Alright, you got me over a barrel.

Yeah, I got you over a barrel, Dan.

Just give me enough time to pay off Maverick

then we'll go back to our usual arrangements.

We have a bargain and it doesn't include Mr. Maverick.

No, sir, he's your problem, not mine.

There's nothing I can do about it.

Alright.

But I wonder what will happen when the truth comes out.

Don't push me, Elkins!

You kill me I got it fixed. Everybody'll know.

- You're lyin'. - Better not take that chance.

You got 24 hours to take care of Maverick.

When you consider what's at stake I'm being very generous.

There's only one thing keepin' you alive, Elkins.

'Don't push your luck.'

'Tonight's receipts, Maverick.

Seven hundred dollars.

I can't please both you and Matt Elkins.

Who in the devil could that be?

Dan, I was my way home when I heard.

Matt Elkins, he's been murdered.

This is where he hit his head.

Somebody must have knocked him down first.

Alright, I'll make up the report.

Murdered by a person or persons unknown.

Look who's in town for the funeral.

Hmph!

Since when do they hold funerals in a bank?

I don't wanna sound callous..

...but as you're obligations to Matt Elkins is over

I'd appreciate to look at your books.

Dan, Matt wasn't lying.

- He had it fixed. - How do you know?

I just saw Sam Elkins go into the bank.

It's something more than just a pay off?

This is none of your business.

You're not gonna use my money for blackmail.

My whole life depends on this.

You haven't stopped anything, Maverick.

You've just started it.

I was just comin' to see you, sheriff.

That so?

My brother left this envelope in a safe deposit box.

It was to be given to me in case he met a violent death.

If it is gonna give clues I'd like to look at it.

'Don't be too sure.'

'I know what's in there.'

Now, suppose we go over to your office where you can read it

then you can swear out a warrant for Dan Malone.

For murder.

Wish I had never read it.

Wishin' won't change it. Malone's a murderer.

That's not what's eatin' him up.

He just found out Malone's also his father.

- What? - It's all there on the letter.

Enough proof to hang his old man.

I could've got to Sam Elkins in time

I would've paid him off to keep my son

from finding out who his father is.

How did he know?

An envelope they picked up at the bank.

Matt was Dan's cellmate in prison.

'When Matt was released he looked Dan up'

'and threatened to tell Ed the truth'

unless he got money every week.

That's why Dan had to lie to you about the pay off.

What's so terrible about Ed finding out?

I stand for everything that boy's against.

I ran out on my wife and child.

'Went to prison

And when I came back his mother was dead.

People who were raising him told me that

he blamed me for her death.

Hated the memory of his father.

Why do you stay here, Dan?

'Cause I wanted to watch him grow up.

Be around if he ever needed help.

There's a pay off to every gambler's life.

Mine's on its way.

I'm afraid it's already here.

Sorry, you had to find out this way, Ed.

I did what I thought was best.

I arrest you for the murder of Matt Elkins.

I didn't kill him.

It's all in this letter.

Matt Elkins was alive when I left him last night.

Can you prove that?

No. Matt and I were alone in his room.

Mm-hm.

Okay, let's go.

Just a minute. I don't think that'll be necessary.

This doesn't concern you, Maverick.

Oh, yeah, it concerns me very much.

Especially since I can prove that Matt Elkins was alive

'after your father left him last night.'

How?

They were alone in the room, he just said so.

I saw Dan go up there, and I waited.

After he left I saw Elkins pull down the shade.

Why were you there?

'Cause I'm holding Malone's IOU for a considerable sum.

After I found out Elkins was cutting in on my take

I became very interested.

That IOU was cooked up just to make the story sound good.

I'm afraid not.

Mr. Maverick came to see me several days ago seeking advice

on just that subject.

And Dan didn't leave the casino after he came back

I know, because I was with him.

Maverick wants him to stay alive so he can get his money back.

And everybody knows why she'd lie.

- Shut up, Elkins. - You gonna arrest him or not?

When I get proof enough that'll stand up in court.

I've seen men arrested for less.

Except when they weren't somebody's daddy.

Get outta here.

Ha ha. Sure.

We'll be camped down the road, an old Mexican town.

If he's not in jail by sundown, we'll be back.

And it won't be just for him.

We'll get those who are protectin' him too.

He meant what he said.

You better take me in.

Look, if you lock me up, maybe there won't be any trouble.

Don't worry. It's my job to protect you.

I wasn't thinkin' of myself.

Ed, will ya come into the office a minute, I wanna talk to you?

You're just about 20 years too late.

Oh, Ed, Ed, you judged him guilty years ago

don't destroy him for that now!

What do you think he's done to me?

How can I wear this with respect and honor?

I'm sorry for you.

Linda, you just don't feel sorry for me.

What have I done?

You've always judged people by your standards.

'Black or white, or good or bad.'

There's been no room for sympathy and understanding.

I wish that some day you would change.

Now I know you never will.

Is that why you've been seeing Maverick?

He's a kind considerate man.

Isn't that enough?

I thought you felt that way about me once.

I did.

Once.

And now?

Ed, I just can't accept what you're doing to your own father.

Well, you're forgetting one thing.

He's a convicted murderer!

He's only free because he served his time.

Dan Malone shot a man in a gunfight.

A witness said he shot in self-defense

a second disagreed.

The judge refused to give him the benefit of the doubt.

I would've done the same.

Two years later the second witness

confessed he had perjured himself

because he owed your father money.

And that's when Dan was released.

How do you know that?

My father looked up the court records.

Even a judge can be wrong.

Maverick, Dan's going out to face Sam Elkins alone.

Please talk to him, he won't listen to me.

Alright.

What do you hope to accomplish beside getting killed?

It's better than Ed getting killed trying to protect me.

Dan, there are gonna be four men out there just waiting for you.

Maverick, you're a gambler.

You know that you can't pick your own odds.

If I don't go out there, they'll be comin' here.

You're not going, Dan.

Kit, there is nothing that you can say that would change it.

I killed Matt Elkins, Dan.

I don't believe that.

On my way home that night..

...I went up to his room to ask him to give you more time.

Time enough to pay Bart off.

He said he'd consider it if I'd become more friendly.

'When I laughed at him,

We struggled and somehow he fell and hit his head.

He was just lying there staring up at me.

Afterward, when they found him..

...that's when I came and told you about it.

Kit, how could you be so foolish?

When I saw what you were going through, Dan

I just couldn't stand by and watch.

Put the gun away and stay here. I'm going over and see Ed.

No, Kit. It wouldn't change a thing.

Sam Elkins would just say that you're covering up for me.

Doesn't make any difference what he'd say, Dan.

It's still the truth.

Someone has to face Sam Elkins.

I'm not gonna let Ed do it for me.

Isn't there something you can do to stop him?

Yeah, with a gun. But I have to shoot.

There wouldn't be any talk of guns

if you hadn't interfered this morning.

If you hadn't stopped Dan...

Kit, blackmail isn't the answer.

It just postpone things a little

till Dan could pay anymore.

Maybe. Maybe not.

But you are you to make that decision?

I guess you're right.

I'm sorry.

You should be.

I would like to talk to you.

Hello, Linda.

'Kit.'

Where are you going?

Where I should've gone from the beginning.

To tell Ed Martin the truth.

'Kit.'

What's happened?

She killed Matt Elkins.

'It was self-defense.'

I told Eddy misjudged his father.

You'll soon realize how much, Linda.

Dan just went out to face Sam Elkins.

But if she's guilty, why is that necessary?

It's necessary to Dan.

'It's his way of making up to Ed for all the trouble he caused.'

But Ed will go out there as soon as she tells him the truth.

- Probably. - You know he will.

And he won't stand much of a chance either, will he?

Linda, what did you come here to tell me?

It isn't important now.

Maybe it is.

I came to ask you to..

...try and bring Ed and his father together.

Ed means a great deal to you, doesn't he?

I don't know.

I walked out on him a little while ago.

But now I'm not sure.

I think I am.

Incidentally, thank you

for finally making that decision about us.

But I haven't given it any serious thought.

I know.

That's how decisions are made.

If it's any consolation to you I'm going out there too.

Thank you.

Normally, I'm not the sort of a fella who sticks his neck out

for someone else.

But, in a way, I was responsible.

And I couldn't see a lovely thing like Linda spend her days

mourning for her intended..

Specially since I wouldn't

Elkins.

I know you can see me.

I came alone.

You come out alone.

Just for the records, I didn't kill your brother.

Then, you had it done.

It's the same thing.

I had nothing to do with it.

I don't buy that Malone.

I didn't think you would.

Dad, it's a trap!

'Drop it.'

That was a foolish thing to do.

I dealt the cards, son.

I had to play the hand.

This is one time you should've come to me first, pa.

Pa?

Thanks.

Just can't put people into groups, Ed.

They're all individuals. They're all different.

I'm sorry.

Morning, Kit.

You're going to have to get up earlier.

Dan always opened up the place.

What are these for?

The keys to the kingdom.

The place is all yours.

I'm afraid not, Kit.

I don't like to get up early.

But Dan owed you $10,000.

Yeah.

Now we're even.

Goodbye, Kit.

You wipe your boot off outside!

You're in Diamond Dan's place!

Not some run down honky-tonk saloon!

Dan was right.

There's a pay off for every gambler.

For him, it was his life.

For me?

Well, I was minus a considerable

sum of money and Linda.

But then, I still had my own skin intact.

And a slightly worn deck of cards.

I wondered if any gambler had a right to expect more.

* 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 the 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 *