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[ theme song ]

[ mooing ]

[ cowhands yelping and whistling ]

It's a long walk from Texas. They held up real good.

With this kind of feed, they'll be fat again in no time, Pa.

Keep them movin'. We're goin' into town.

If you get them bedded down in time,

you can bring some of the boys in for a drink.

They earned it. Yes, sir.

Take my horse. I'll ride in with Maggie.

I'll get you a room at the hotel.

You can soak in a hot tub and sit down to a real table for a change.

Ah, I can do that when we get to the new ranch.

Besides, I gotta see this lawyer that drew up them papers--

teach him how we do business where I come from.

Want us to go with you, Pa?

Sure. Might as well let him see all the Tyrones at once.

I'll see your sister settled,

and, uh, we'll find out what kind of whiskey they got in Wyoming.

Well, I'm goin' down to have a shave first.

Well, you wouldn't want the Tyrones comin' into town

lookin' like a bunch of saddle tramps.

It would be a bad way to start, Pa.

Son, we could come into town with beards down to our knees,

and nobody would ever think the Tyrones were saddle tramps.

It just could be there's somebody up north never heard of you.

They will soon enough. Bring your sister's luggage.

I'm Mike Tyrone. I want your best suite.

Yes, sir.

Number nine and ten. That's the best we have available.

I didn't ask for the best available suite.

I said I wanted your best suite.

Well, there's only one larger one.

I'll take it.

Well, you didn't let me finish.

It's occupied.

Get them out.

Dad, it really doesn't matter.

It matters to me. I'll give you ten minutes to have that suite vacant.

I'm sorry, sir, but I can't possibly tell Judge Garth that he's got--

What'd you say that name was?

Garth.

First name wouldn't be Henry, would it?

Yes, sir.

I'll take care of it myself.

But sir!

What's the number?

Speak up!

You'd better tell him.

[ sighs ]

Seven and eight.

Is your father always like that?

Only when he doesn't get his own way.

You in there, open the door.

JUDGE GARTH: Who is it?

Never mind who it is, I want that suite.

I'll give ya five minutes to get out.

What kind of drunken nonsense--

[ laughs ]

Got a rise out of ya, didn't I, Henry?

Mike. Mike Tyrone!

How are ya, old timer?

Fine. Come on in, Mike.

Let me take a look at ya.

You really a judge?

Ah, no, not anymore.

Put on a little weight, haven't ya?

Well, I think we're both a little wider between the hip pockets.

[ both laugh ]

What brings you up here?

What, they finally run you out of Texas?

Well, the drought did.

Sit down.

After five years with not enough rain to slick down your hair,

I finally knew when I was licked.

What? You must have changed.

How long ago was that? Must have been 30 years.

Just about.

You know, Henry, I think that

was the toughest fight I ever had,

and I had more than my share in those days.

I couldn't chew for about a week.

Every tooth in my jaw ached.

Took three deputies to break it up.

I'll bet that's still the record.

[ laughs ]

You remember what it was about?

Um, I think her name was Janet, huh?

Right.

[ laughs ]

Well, I suppose after I left town, you and she, uh...

She married a drummer.

No.

She sure was pretty.

You know, the tragedy of it is

I don't even remember what she looked like.

[ chuckles ] So, you know, when I told Kroger--

I said, "Now, look, I don't tell you how to shoe horses, do I?

So don't tell me how to cut hair."

[ chuckles ] Well, that really stopped him.

I'll bet it did.

I'd better see what's goin' on up there.

You ever wonder how that fight would have turned out

if they'd let us finish it?

Oh, I know how it would have turned out.

Oh, yeah?

We'd have killed each other.

[ both laugh ]

[ knock at door ]

Yes?

I thought maybe you'd need some help.

You're 30 years too late.

[ laughs ]

Meet my daughter Margaret and my son Kevin.

My old friend Henry-- uh, excuse me, Judge Garth.

Kevin, how do you do.

Go downstairs and tell the clerk that other suite is all right.

Well, if you need more room, you can have this place.

I'm only gonna be here for one night.

I wouldn't think of it. We're not ever here for the night.

I just wanted a place where Margaret could get a bath and change her clothes

while the boys and I had a business meeting.

Whole suite just to get a bath and change some clothes?

Texas or Wyoming, the Tyrones go first class.

Put Margaret's luggage in the other suite.

We'll pick you up later.

Nice to meet you, Judge Garth.

Nice meeting you.

Nice family.

There's one more, but how 'bout you?

Any family?

One daughter...

and a lot of young men working for me

would be happy to meet your girl.

No $30-a-month cowhand's for Margaret.

Wait a minute.

Seems to me when we had our little run-in,

you were nothing but a plain, old cowhand.

That was me.

Besides, she's not meant for ranching.

She belongs in a mansion in the east

with a man that can afford the right life for her.

Come on, let's find a quiet place

where we can wet our whistles and swap a few lies.

How's everything at your place? Everybody all right?

Just fine. Good, good.

You know something, mister,

you give about the slowest shave I ever seen.

Down in Texas, three men could have been in and out of that chair

in the time I just been sittin' here waitin'.

Well, could be, mister,

but, uh, what did their faces look like?

[ both laugh ]

All right, let's move over, and I'll show you.

Now you just lie right still there, mister,

unless you rather be on your way.

Oh, I'll stay till I'm finished.

You wanna do the job, fella, go ahead.

That's right nice of ya.

'Course my hand might shake a little.

I'm holdin' the hammer down with my thumb.

One little nick, and mine might shake, too.

[ sighs nervously ]

Well, go ahead, before the lather dries.

Uh, nice and easy.

That's good.

Yes, sir.

Uh, don't cut the sideburns.

So you bought the old Bartlet ranch.

How many head do you plan on running there?

I just brought the first 5,000 up with me.

Five thousand-- on that spread?

That's only the beginning.

What's goin' on there?

What's going on?

Some blowhard tried to bluff Trampas out of the chair...

didn't work.

I don't know him.

Must be a stranger in town to pull a fool--

He is--my other son.

Let him be.

He got himself into this.

Nice and close on the neck,

like you do down in Texas.

[ chuckles ]

Oh, that was close, wasn't it?

[ laughs ]

Yes, sir.

Well...

Pretty good.

Oh.

Uh, reckon you deserve this.

Now just a minute, cowboy.

You had your fun, now it's my turn.

Hey, fellas, please not in here!

All right, we'll settle it outside.

Suits me.

Ease off, everybody.

I don't know how you manage to make a fool of yourself

the first hour you're in town, but as long as you did,

make the best of it.

Henry, meet my son Tom.

My old friend Judge Garth.

Hello, Tom. Steve, this is Mr. Tyrone.

Mr. Tyrone.

My son Tom.

This is Trampas.

You got a good, close shave there, Trampas.

[ chuckles ]

Yes, I did. I--I didn't know.

Forget it. Why don't you two shake hands?

Then you can buy Trampas a drink

with that tip he gave ya.

Guess you won that round.

Excuse me, gentlemen, but if you don't mind,

could I use my chair again?

Oh, sorry, Harry. Let's go.

Oh, you know something, Harry?

He is faster than you.

Ah.

Oh, Mike, I'm gonna have to postpone that drink.

I've got an appointment in a few minutes.

If there's anything I can do--

Thanks, Henry.

I think everything's under control.

So long, Mike.

Good-bye, Henry.

I'm sorry, Judge.

If I'd known that fella's father was a friend of yours--

Oh, that's all right, Trampas.

The way he was throwin' his weight around,

you'd think he owned the whole town.

Where they come from, they did.

Well, he's got a little bit to learn.

You know, those are the same words

I spoke to his father 30 years ago.

I don't think it took then either.

Good-bye.

Yo.

The hotel clerk was tellin' me about your friend the judge.

Did you know he's the biggest man in this territory?

Second biggest.

I'm sure you'll find everything in order, Mr. Tyrone.

I worked very hard on this deal.

They don't pay off on how hard you work.

It's how good the work is that counts.

I'm not used to having my ability

to draw up a legal document challenged, Mr. Tyrone.

We're wasting time. Let's get to that first sentence.

Tell me in simple words what it means.

Surely you've bought land before.

More than you'll ever see,

and I know why every comma, every "to-wit" and "wherefore"

is in every piece of paper I sign before I sign it.

Now do we do it my way or do we call it off?

[ sighs ]

The first sentence identifies the parties concerned

and states that I have power-of-attorney for the seller of the property.

The second sentence also states that...

♪♪

I hope the judge takes a long time.

This is the kind of meeting I like.

Yo.

What'll it be?

Howdy.

A whiskey.

What outfit you from?

Circle T.

We're from Shiloh.

I heard the boss mention it.

Sounds like a nice, little spread.

You call this stuff whiskey up here, huh?

You, uh, must be from Texas.

Well, how'd you know?

Figures.

There, now it's a deal.

Tom. Kevin.

I'm glad to see you take such an interest.

Pa, you know that legal stuff's over my head.

Mine, too.

Let's go.

It's been a pleasure doin' business with ya.

I can make you boys rich, but I can't make you smart.

So now we own some grazing land.

What good's it gonna do?

It won't even handle half the main herd.

This is the anchor.

All we need now is to pick up enough acreage around it,

and we'll have all the spread we need.

Suppose the other owners don't wanna sell.

Why shouldn't they? I'll offer them a good price.

[ glass breaking ]

Looks like Rudd.

John, that's no way for a Circle T foreman to leave a saloon.

You go back in there and don't come out until you can come out right.

Real good fight.

Are you aimin' to stop it?

What do you think I'm gonna do? Sell tickets?

All right, break it up!

I said break it up!

Come on, stop it!

Now who started this?

Well, you gonna speak up, or do I haul everybody in?

No need to arrest anybody, Sheriff.

I was aimin' to look you up and introduce myself, but my boys beat me to it.

Mike Tyrone-- Circle T.

Did you see this thing start?

First I knew of it was when my foreman

came flyin' through that door.

Well, what about it?

Oh, me and him just started, uh, havin' some small talk,

and first thing you know, boy...

JUDGE GARTH: Go on.

I'm sorry, Judge. We just started arguin' about Shiloh and...

Circle T.

What difference does it make how it started?

Let's split the bill for the damages and call it a draw.

What do you say?

All right, go on home, all of you--

unless you wanna hold them.

No, not this time.

All right, go on, boys. Saturday night's over.

Get your sister. I'll be along in a minute.

Will you join Henry and me in a quiet drink?

No, thanks. I think I better make sure they don't start up again.

If you have any bottles left intact, let's have one.

Yes, sir.

A good fight while it lasted.

Couldn't hold a candle to the one we had, though.

To the old days... and the new ones.

Ahh.

We're gonna have to lay down some rules, Mike.

Oh, cowhands and Saturday nights

always add up to a few skinned knuckles. You know that.

This was different.

What's different about it?

This wasn't just a couple of liquored-up cowhands letting off steam.

This was your boys against mine, and I don't like it.

My men are getting orders tonight--

to stand clear of your men, in town or out of town.

Think you can make it stick?

It'll stick.

All right, if that's the way you want it, I'll go along.

I didn't come here to make trouble.

Thanks, Mike.

Put that on my half of the bill.

See ya, Henry.

Sure sounds like a reasonable sort of man.

[ humming ]

Hello there.

Hi.

I'm lookin' for Barney Wingate.

That's me.

I'm Mike Tyrone.

Well, glad to know ya.

I hear we're gonna be neighbors.

That's right. I bought the Bartlet ranch.

You got a nice, little spread.

Well, it's all right for a starter.

What do you mean?

Well, I'm gonna need a lot more acreage than I've got.

That's what I came to see you about.

I'd like to buy your ranch.

[ laughs ]

Well, from what I heard about you,

I thought you'd be a lot better horse trader

than to come right out and tell a man you want what he's got.

That's all right. I'm not here to haggle.

I'm prepared to pay you more than it's worth.

Worth to who? You or me?

It's the same thing.

[ chuckles ] Not by a long shot it ain't.

The buyer sees what he can get out of it.

Me--I think of all the work I put into it.

Suppose you name a price-- the way you see it.

Now not so fast.

I'm not sure that I want to sell at all.

You might as well. I'm gonna buy up all the others around here.

I've got a list-- Edwards, Evans, Anderson.

Have they already agreed to sell?

I haven't talked to them yet. You were the first.

Well, suppose they don't wanna sell.

I think they will.

Why?

Well, for one thing, I'm gonna give them a good price--

enough so they can buy a spread farther out.

I figure they'll be smart enough to take it

while the offer holds good.

Same as I figure you will

when you've had time to think it over.

Now wait a minute.

What do you mean while the offer still holds good?

Well, the first time around, I'm prepared to deal with a man on his own terms.

The second time around, it's generally on mine.

You know, that kinda sounds like a threat.

It's just the way I do business.

Well, think it over, but not too long.

I'm anxious to get the rest of my herd up here.

Been nice talkin' to ya, Burt.

I'll drop by next week after you've had time to figure out a price.

Takin' quite a lot for granted, aren't ya?

I don't think so. It's the best thing for both of us.

Hi, Trampas.

Howdy.

The judge home?

Yes, sir, I think so.

Thanks.

What's the delegation for?

They want me to run for mayor.

I told them to check with the judge.

Oh, yeah. I gave them your name when I turned it down.

And no starch when you do mine.

Yeah, I'll remember that.

[ laughs ]

That tally's not up to date,

but I'll have the new figures for ya by next week.

[ piano music playing ]

Judge, you think if we gave Betsy

a mouth organ for Christmas, it would help--

What are you complaining about? I live here.

[ chuckles ]

[ knock at door ]

Hello, Mr. Evans. Won't you come in?

Hello there, Betsy. Thank you.

Betsy.Hello.

Honey, would you tell your father we'd like to see him?

Oh, sure. Excuse me.

Excuse me, Daddy, but Mr. Wingate and Mr. Evans and some men are here.

They'd like to see you.

Oh, ask them to come in,

and, uh, Betsy...

that was very good practicing,

but, uh, you think you ought to go out

and get a little fresh air before supper?

[ chuckles ] I think I know what you mean.

[ both chuckle ]

Well, fortunately, she'll never have to make her living as a pianist.

This can wait, Judge.

Stay here.

Judge.

Gentlemen.

How are you, Judge?

Come in.

Judge, we've got a little problem,

and we thought we'd better lay it in your lap.

Well, that's a very reassuring beginning. Let's have it.

It's about Mike Tyrone. He wants to buy our land.

Well, I figured he would, sooner or later,

but what's that got to do with me?

You want my advice about the price?

Well, he isn't tryin' to cheat us--just the opposite.

Well, then... how can I help you?

We had a meeting last night-- all of us--

and the sense of this meeting

was that you should have a hand in this, too.

Over the years, there isn't one of us

that you haven't helped out at one time or another.

Oh...

We're all indebted to you.

It's only right that we find out what you think we ought to do.

Well, the question is-- do you wanna sell out?

Maybe you've had enough of the valley,

like to try your luck somewhere else.

No. Not me.

None of us wanna sell out, Judge.

We like it right where we are.

Well, then that settles it.

Now can I get you gentlemen--

There's one more thing.

The way he puts it,

it sounds more like an ultimatum than an offer.

He threatened ya?

Well, not in so many words.

In fact, he was very polite, but he got the message across.

A little early to be throwin' his muscle around, isn't it?

Well, I don't like to be leaned on,

but I must say, I wouldn't like to have a run-in with Mike Tyrone.

I'll tell ya what.

I've been planning a little barbeque to welcome the Tyrones.

Could all of you make it this Saturday, with your families, of course?

[ all affirm ]

It'll give us all a chance to get acquainted

over a couple of drinks and a steak.

Well, thanks, Judge.

Thank you, Judge.

Good-bye.

[ door closes ]

You really think a couple of drinks and a steak are gonna soften him up?

I don't know. Maybe he's mellowed with age...

like wine.

Some wine just turns to vinegar when it gets old, you know, Judge.

Well, I guess there's no way of telling till you open the bottle.

[ piano music playing

I--

Yes?

I'm, uh, I'm looking for Mr. Tyrone.

My father's not here right now.

Is there anything I can do for you?

Well, I'm Trampas from Shiloh ranch.

I'm Margaret Tyrone.

Well, I met your father and brothers,

but, uh, you're much prettier.

That's the nicest compliment I've had since we got here.

Won't you come in?

I, uh, I brought this from Judge Henry Garth.

It's an invitation to a party.

I, uh, opened it on the way over.

I'm sure my father will be pleased to accept.

Oh, that's for the whole family.

I understand.

Father will be back soon if you care to wait.

Well, thank you. Judge Garth will want to know whether you can come or not.

I mean, your father and everybody.

Come in.

Thank you.

As you can see, we haven't finished unpacking everything yet.

[ chuckles ] Yeah.

Did you bring that piano all the way up from Texas?

Father put that in the first wagon.

He likes to hear me play.

So do I.

I listened for a while outside before I knocked.

You play real good.

Thank you.

I wish you could teach Betsy. She sure hits a few clunkers.

That's Judge Garth's daughter. You'll meet her Saturday.

I'm looking forward to it.

Dad told me that Judge Garth had a daughter, but I--

Oh, you'll like her.

Would you like a drink?

Well, it's a little early in the day for me, but...

For water?

Oh, for water.

Yeah, a glass of water would be just fine.

Thanks.

[ chuckles ]

Thanks.

That's a nice picture of you.

That school uniform wasn't very dashing.

[ chuckles ] I didn't know girls wore uniforms.

You do at a convent school.

Well, did you like it? The school, I mean.

Yes, very much.

I boarded there for three years.

Well, this must be quite a change from Texas,

especially for a girl.

What do you mean?

Well, I would imagine it's a lot rougher on a girl

to pull up stakes and leave her friends,

especially if, uh... if she had a steady fellow or fiancé or something.

I wouldn't know about that.

Boy, it's good water.

[ chuckles ]

[ horses approaching ]

MARGARET: Here they come now.

I'll go out and see them.

Oh, I hope I see ya Saturday.

Look who's come to see Maggie.

Or maybe he just needs another shave.

Hello, Mr. Tyrone.

Trampas brought an invitation from Judge Garth.

Yes, I, uh...

Here.

Oh. [ laughs ]

I forgot.

That's very kind of him.

Tell the judge we'll be pleased to come.

Oh, he'll be glad to hear that.

Good-bye.

Howdy.

Hi.

Hey, you weren't very friendly to him.

He might get the idea you don't like him.

Since when do you entertain cowhands in the house?

I offered him a glass of water.

I saw no reason why he should drink it out in the hot sun.

There's a roof on the bunkhouse.

That's where the hired hands stay,

not in the parlor... with my daughter.

Somehow you manage to make simple courtesy sound compromising.

Now, girl--

I am not a girl.

I'm a woman, and I'd like to be treated like one.

It's a fine thing when a man's sons mind him

and his daughter won't.

Mind you about what?

Being courteous to a perfectly nice young man

who comes over here to invite us to dinner?

All right, Maggie, Maybe I was a little hasty,

but it's only because I'm thinking of what's best for you.

Don't you think I'm capable of figuring that out for myself?

Isn't that the way you tried to bring me up?

Maybe you grew up a little faster than I expected.

Ever since you got back from the convent,

you don't seem to want my help.

It isn't easy having a daughter who's so much like her father, is it?

[ sniffs ]

Say, do you smell something funny?

[ sniffs ]

Yeah, it smells sorta like a dead muskrat.

No, it smells more like a skunk.

Yeah.

[ gags ]

I found it.

You spend real money for this?

Take a whiff of that.

[ sniffs ]

Ooh! Uh-huh.

Makes my eyes water.

I told ya.

Hey, you know something?

That there hair tonic draws women like--

like flies around honey.

You can't use too much, though. It ain't safe.

How come?

You might find yourself engaged.

Hey, wait a minute.

I thought you said Tyrone's daughter was fat and ugly.

Yeah, well, you know, a man's gotta be polite.

Won't anybody else wanna dance with her,

not the way she looks.

[ whistles ]

Well, uh, see ya at the party.

[ door closes ]

Just in case.

♪♪

Dad was telling me on the way over.

Did it really take six deputies to break up that fight you two had?

Well, give or take a few.

You wouldn't think it to look at us now, would you?

Speak for yourself. I never felt better in my life.

[ applause ]

Oh, Mr. Tyrone, may I present Mrs. Wingate.

His daughter Margaret.

How do you do?

You have a nice ranch, Miss Wingate.

I was over there the other day.

Yes, I told her about our meeting.

Miss Betsy, I remember the last time you had a party here,

you were good enough to sing for us.

Maybe I can persuade you again.

Oh, not tonight, I--

She's been waitin' all evening for someone to ask her.

Trampas!Come on now, Bets. Come on.

Hey, professor, give me a chord. Excuse me.

♪♪

Uh, folks. Folks.

By special request of Miss Betsy Garth,

we are going to be favored with a song by Miss Betsy Garth.

Trampas!Just like you told me to say it.

Now go on, fellas.

[ applause ]

♪♪

♪ Chickens are crowin' on yonder mountain ♪

♪ Hodie oh a ding dong da ooh la ma day ♪

♪ So many fellas that I just count count them ♪

♪ Hodie oh a ding dong da ooh la ma day ♪

♪ Hodie oh da ding dong

♪ Hodie oh da ding dong

♪ Hodie oh da ooh la ma day

♪ So many fellas that I just can't count them ♪

♪ Hodie oh da ooh la ma day

♪ Hodie oh da ding dong

♪ Hodie oh da ding dong

♪ Hodie oh da ooh la ma day

♪ So many fellas that I just can't count them ♪

♪ Hodie oh da ooh la ma day

♪ My true love is a blue-eyed dandy ♪

♪ Hodie oh a ding dong da ooh la ma day ♪

♪ A kiss from him is sweeter than candy ♪

♪ Hodie oh a ding dong da ooh la ma day ♪

♪ Hodie oh da ding dong

♪ Hodie oh da ding dong

♪ Hodie oh da ooh la ma day

♪ A kiss from him is sweeter than candy ♪

♪ Hodie oh da ooh la ma day

♪ Hodie oh da ding dong

♪ Hodie oh da ding dong

♪ Hodie oh da ooh la ma day

♪ A kiss from him is sweeter than candy ♪

♪ Hodie oh da ooh la ma day

♪ My true love is a blue-eyed daisy ♪

♪ Hodie oh a ding dong da ooh la ma day ♪

♪ If you don't marry me I'll sure go crazy ♪

♪ Hodie oh a ding dong da ooh la ma day ♪

♪ Hodie oh da ding dong

♪ Hodie oh da ding dong

♪ Hodie oh da ooh la ma day

♪ If you don't marry me I'll sure go crazy ♪

♪ Hodie oh da ooh la ma day

[ cheering and applause ]

Quite a daughter you've got there, Henry.

I was about to say the same thing to you.

I'll drink to that.

Well, that can be arranged.

How you fellas makin' out on your new spread?

Oh, we're gettin' there.

Anything at all that we can do to help, just let us know.

Much obliged.

I'll tell ya something you can do to help.

What's that?

Tell Trampas to keep away from Margaret.

Well, that's kinda up to her, isn't it?

He means on account of Dad.

You see, any cowhand looks at her twice,

Dad thinks he's after marryin' her.

Well, what's wrong with that?

[ chuckles ] Oh, you don't know my father.

Ooh, it's warm in there.

It's a lovely party.

I'm glad you moved here.

Men are all right, but, you know,

it's nice to have a girl around to talk to for a change.

And what's wrong with talkin' to a fella?

Well, for one thing, they interrupt when two girls

are trying to have a very private conversation,

and in the second place--Betsy.

Aren't you neglectin' the guests?

After all, you are the hostess.

And you wanna talk to Margaret.

Very bright girl.

Mind like a steel trap.

Well, if you get bored with him, I'll be inside.

[ exhales deeply ]

Havin' a good time?

Very.

I, uh... I hope I didn't get you in trouble the other day.

I got the feeling your father doesn't like me.

Oh, it isn't you.

He doesn't think anybody's good enough for me.

Well, I can't argue that point with him.

Must be kinda tough on you, though, if he feels that way about everybody.

He keeps thinking of me the way I was before I went away to school.

He can't accept the fact that I'm old enough

to think for myself and make my own decisions.

Well, I don't imagine he's an easy man to argue with.

He's so used to getting his own way,

he just doesn't listen to anything he doesn't wanna hear.

No problem like that with the judge.

He'll listen real close... before he over-rules ya.

I shouldn't be talking this way about Dad.

He's really very nice.

I know...

as long as you do things his way.

Ah, there you are. Lots of good music goin' to waste inside there.

May I have this dance, ma'am?

Certainly.Thank you.

[ clears throat ]

Now why did you have to come bustin' in here like that?

Well, it's supposed to be a get-acquainted party, isn't it?

Margaret and I are gonna get acquainted, that's all.

Say when.

It's your liquor.

You've got a nice place here, Henry.

You read all those books?

Well, that's what I bought them for.

This ought to do for openers.

You travel light.

Well, it's a sign of age.

Here's to those six deputies.

I add one every ten years.

You throw a good party, Henry.

I have good neighbors. They make the party.

I guess you heard I offered to buy your good neighbors out.

They all turned me down.

Sometimes a man's home isn't for sale.

Of course, if you were to side with me...

point out that with two big outfits in this part of Wyoming,

the day of the one-family ranch is about gone, they'd sell.

You wouldn't do that, would you, Henry?

No, Mike, I wouldn't.

I didn't expect so.

Now what do you mean by that?

You figure if I don't get their land,

I won't be able to bring the rest of my herd up from Texas.

Oh, that's ridiculous. It's a big territory, Mike.

There's plenty of other good land around here

you can buy without any trouble.

Not as good, not as close.

I want the best, Henry-- right down the line--

not only for myself, but for Margaret, too.

The ranch I'll put together will be big enough

to give her the background she should have

to meet the kind of people she should meet.

I didn't know you were such a snob, Mike.

For Margaret, I am.

So, uh... you think I'm tryin' to block ya.

Don't get me wrong.

I might have done the same thing in your place.

After all, you've been the number one man in these parts for a long time.

It isn't gonna stop me, though.

Now that we understand each other, shall we get back to the party?

Not till we reallyunderstand each other.

Oh, I gave those men advice, yes,

but only to do what they wanted to.

I also told them I thought you were too big a man

to threaten people who aren't big enough to fight back.

Those weren't threats. They were statements of fact.

Come bad times, a dry spell--

I can dump my beef below cost and stay alive.

One or two bad years-- they're out of business.

You're willing to wait for that?

I won't have to.

The more they think about it,

the better my money's going to look to them.

Well, meanwhile, can I tell them no rough stuff?

Is that good enough for you?

I guess you're wondering if I'm getting soft

or if I've got a joker up my sleeve, aren't ya?

[ chuckles ]

You could make a pretty good living as a mind reader.

I didn't come up here to buy trouble.

I'd like you to believe that.

Besides, why should I throw my weight around

when I'm going to get what I'm after anyway?

Mark my words, Henry, sooner or later,

it's got to be just Shiloh and the Circle T.

And after that?

We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

[ door closes ]

[ grunting ]

Well, that's what I call a real good party...

until you came along.

Well, I didn't want ya to get stuck with anybody so fat and ugly.

[ chuckles ] She sure slimmed down, didn't she? Yeah.

Hey, that's what I like about you, Trampas.

You can believe every word you say.

What's the matter, Steve? Didn't the hair tonic work for ya?

It worked fine, just like you said.

It drew flies.

Oh, I forgot.

You also have to have a sparklin' personality,

pearly white teeth, and be a real good dancer.

Hmm. Old man Tyrone seemed to have a pretty good time, too.

Yeah, I guess the judge was right.

All it took was a steak and a couple of drinks.

Mm, I'm sleepy.

I'm gonna go get something to eat.

You're always hungry.

Good night.

Good night, Maggie.

Well, I don't get it, Pa.

It seems to me, all you done since we got here

is back down to Judge Garth.

We'll tangle, sooner or later,

but only once...

because when we bump heads,

you'll hear the noise for quite a distance.

When it happens, I want it to be the right time, the right place...

over something I can't handle any other way...

because, like I said, it'll only happen once.

Hey, I got company.

What do you mean, yougot company?

All right, we got company.

Betsy come to see you, and Margaret--

come to see me.

Howdy.

Hi!

What brings you girls all the way out here?

Well, I was showing Maggie the ranch,

and it was such a lovely day, we just kept on riding.

Lovely day? You seen them clouds?

Oh, that won't be here for hours.

Besides, who minds a little rain?

You know better than that.

Ten, twelve inches of rain in an hour. Flash floods.

Well, you're still here, aren't you?

We get paid for it.

Well, since you asked us so nicely to stay and visit a while...

Betsy, perhaps we better start back.

Well, you've come this far. A few more minutes won't hurt.

All right. Besides, my horse could use a breather.

Hey, what are you doing?

Fixin' up the line shack.

In case I ever decide to get married,

have me a jim-dandy honeymoon cottage.

Well, what are all the girls in town gonna do if you get married?

Well, after they finish cryin', they'll probably have to go out with Trampas.

Be a big let down for them, though.

First time I seen you since the party.

Did you have a good time?

Wonderful.

Um...

they're havin' a barn dance in town next Sunday night.

They're pretty good fun sometimes.

Think your father would let you go with me?

I don't know.

If you want to, that is.

I think it's a fine idea.

Good.

[ thunderclap ]

Better head back for Shiloh.

I better get back home.

Dad would worry if I didn't show up.

Well, I'll take Maggie home, then I'll get on home.

No, you won't.

Your father would skin me alive

if I let you get caught in a cloud burst alone.

You better go with Bets.

I'll ride Margaret back to her place.

Funny how you just thought of that.

It just came to me.

[ thunderclap ]

Gee, I'm sorry, Maggie. I didn't realize we were getting out so far.

That's all right. A little rain will feel good for a change.

Well, I'll see ya later. Take it easy.Bye-bye.

Whoa.

You ride pretty good.

Everyone does in Texas.

Hold that. They ride like this?

[ horse whinnies ]

Are you all right?

Yeah, it's my ankle.

Is it broken?

I don't know.

No reason I can't ride, though, once I get up.

Ugh.

[ thunderclap ]

[ horse whinnies ]

Oh, no!

Oh, fine. Fine!

Well, I guess I'm gonna have to walk.

Can you make it over there? Get out of the rain?

Yeah.

[ thunderclap ]

[ groaning ]

[ continues groaning ]

Let me see your ankle.

Yeah, if I can just get this boot off.

[ groaning ]

Ahh.

Well, I don't think it's broken.

[ whistles ]

If we only had something to wrap it with.

[ thunderclap ]

This might do.

Yeah.

I'll try not to hurt you.

That's all right.

Is that too tight?

No.

[ thunderclap ]

That's just fine.

Now if I can get the boot back on...

Ugh.

[ exhales deeply ]

[ thunderclap ]

Don't worry about a thing, I said.

I'll get her back to the ranch.

Well, I sure fixed everything up fine.

You couldn't help it.

Well, I didn't have to go showin' off.

Anyway, there's nothing to worry about.

Somebody will find us.

They'll have to do a lot of lookin'.

That rain will wash away the train in two minutes.

[ thunderclap ]

Well, they know where we left from

and they know where we're heading for.

All they have to do is follow the same route.

Except for one thing.

What's that?

I was takin' a shortcut.

Oh.

Oh.

Better get in the hot tub, Bets.

You think Trampas and Maggie got caught in it, too?

Well, she said she wanted a little rain for a change.

She got her wish.

Well, they must have got caught in the rain and took shelter somewhere.

At 9:00 at night to get out of a little rain?

Nonsense.

Maybe they went to Shiloh when they saw the storm coming.

She'll probably turn up in the morning.

Probably turn up in the morning.

Is that all you care about your sister?

Well, I don't know what else I can do to show my undying affection.

You can tell Rudd to get our horses saddled.

We're going to Shiloh to find out.

At this hour?

If they're not there,

Garth might be thinking they both came here.

We could waste a whole night sitting around while they're in trouble.

Pa's right. Come on, let's go.

I still think you'll find her fast asleep when you get there,

but I'm goin'.

It's letting up a little.

Good.

I'm afraid this is all the wood I could find in here.

Maybe I can find some outside--

No, no, it's too wet. It'll smoke us out.

Where are you going?

Find my old cave.

I don't think anybody will get to us before morning.

There are no other caves.

Besides, you're as wet as I am. Stay by the fire.

Well, I thought Trampas spent the night at your ranch after taking Margaret home.

She went off with Betsy. They didn't say anything about meeting Trampas.

They just happened to run into us.

When I saw the storm coming, I thought it would be safer for the girls if we split up.

You're not intimating that the meeting with Trampas was deliberately arranged.

If I was sure of that, I wouldn't be beating around the bush.

Well, is that what you think?

I think that the first thing we better do is find my daughter.

Get the men up.

Yes, sir.

Can you take us where you met them?

The number four line shack.

[ door closes ]

You want some hot coffee before we go?

Let's not waste anymore time.

Let's go.

I trust you were telling the truth about the meeting with Trampas being accidental.

Yes, I was telling the truth.

Good.

Your family's gonna be worried about you.

Why did I have to try such a fool stunt?

Stop blaming yourself.

Betsy and I shouldn't have gone this far out in the first place.

Well, we could pretend we're on a picnic...

if we had some food.

What'd you have to mention food for?

I'm starved.

Me, too.

How would you like a big, juicy steak about that thick?

Smothered in onions-- Stop.

And some fried potatoes. Do you like mashed potatoes?

Stop that. Stop, I can't stand it!

I loved mashed potatoes. Stop.

And some green beans and topped off with apple pie.

A big slice of apple pie with cheese on it, huh?

[ both laugh ]

No, Trampas.

I'm sorry.

I think this is my day to make mistakes.

I like you, Trampas. It's just that--

Yeah, I know. This isn't the time or the place.

That isn't what I was going to say.

Oh.

I do like you...

and I know you're not trying to take advantage

of the fact that we're out here together alone.

I just don't like you in that way.

I see.

[ sighs ]

It's not much of an explanation, is it?

It'll do.

Please don't be angry.

I need a friend.

I may need one very much.

Sure. Well, it looks like it stopped rainin'.

MARGARET: There's a break in the clouds.

Maybe it's an omen.

Yeah.

Margaret!

Dad!

You must have been so worried.

Leave us alone.

Dad, you don't think that--

I wanna talk to him before the others get here.

I won't leave.

Don't worry. I'm not gonna lay a hand on him.

Go ahead.

I'm sorry about this, Mr. Tyrone, but my horse--

Only one thing I have to say to you, boy.

If I ever hear you mention my daughter's name,

I'll kill you.

Now wait a minute. You got the wrong idea.

I'm not interested in anything you have to say, cowboy.

Only what you don't say.

Remember that.

You all right?

Yes.

Signal the others. I'll take you home.

No, stop it! Let go of me.

Stay out of it.

You lied to me. You told me you wouldn't hurt him.

I didn't speak for your brothers.

[ horse whinnies ]

Here they come.

[ groaning ]

There was no reason for that.

Don't waste your sympathy. He's getting off lucky.

Why? What do you think he did?

Now Margaret--

Tell me.

What do you think happened last night?

Nothing. I know you better than that, but others don't.

That's why he deserves a beating for letting my daughter's name

be open to whispers and barroom jokes.

That's very important to you, isn't it?

The sanctity of the Tyrone name.

I'm not blaming you. It wasn't your fault.

That's very generous of you.

What happened?

[ sighs ]

My horse fell with me, and I sprained my ankle.

They spooked from the thunder and ran away.

We had to hole up in that cave there till somebody come along.

That's not how you got that cut on your lip, is it?

No.

Which one?

I can handle it...

as soon as the ankle gets better.

Well, you think you can ride all right?

May need a little help gettin' on.

[ groans ]

[ groans ]

Ready?

Margaret!

You really gave us a scare.

Betsy get back all right?

Yes, she's all right, but whatever happened to you and Trampas?

His horse fell, and he hurt his ankle.

I'm sorry I caused so much trouble.

Well, as long as you're all right.

Let's go home.

You take Tom's horse. He can double up with Kevin.

What's the matter?

I don't know.

Suddenly I feel kind of-- I guess I took a chill.

Maybe I better take her back to Shiloh.

It's much closer than your ranch and--

That won't be necessary.

I think I'd rather.

Kevin.

Ride with your sister to Shiloh.

Come on, Maggie.

She'll be all right. A good night's sleep--

That boy Trampas-- I don't want him to see her again.

Well, he's a good boy, Mike.

Do I have your word or do I have to--

I'll see he stays away from the main house as long as she's there.

Hello, Mr. Tyrone.

Good morning, Betsy.

Won't you come in?

How's Maggie?

Just fine.

I waited an extra day before coming for her.

I thought she could use the rest.

Well, I guess maybe you're right.

She hasn't come out of her room yet this morning.

I'll tell her you're here. Daddy's in the study.

[ knock at door ]

Come in.

Good morning, Henry.

Hello, Mike.

How is she?

Didn't even catch cold.

Well, that's the beauty of youth.

A little hot food, a little sleep-- you bounce right back.

What do you mean, a little sleep?

Betsy said she isn't even up yet.

Well, I'll amend that-- a lot of sleep.

I'm sorry I was a little hot under the collar the last time I saw you.

Oh, that's all right, Mike.

I know you think I keep too tight a rein on her.

Oh, well...

Sometimes when I look at her, it's like looking in a mirror.

Other times, she's a complete stranger.

I guess I just don't understand her.

Well, she's a woman.

We were closer when she was a girl.

Maybe that's because her mother was there to act as peace maker when--

[ door opens ]

Morning. Judge.

Say, did you send Trampas off anywhere?

You know I wouldn't do that without telling you. Why?

Well, he was gone when I got up this morning. Took two horses with him.

That's funny. That doesn't sound like Trampas.

She's not here.

What do you mean? You said she wasn't up yet.

Well, I thought she wasn't,

but, well, her bed wasn't slept in last night.

What?! Are you sure?

Yes.

She ran away with him.

I left her here in your care,

and you let her run away with him!

I'm sorry, Mike.

Don't tell me you're sorry. You've been fighting me ever since I got here.

Mike, I couldn't have stopped them if I'd known about it.

After all, they're both over 21.

You'll pay for this.

Mark my words, you'll pay for this.

You'd think Trampas would have got in touch with somebody by now.

With Tyrone after him, he'd be crazy to get in touch with anybody.

Heard Mike called off the search.

Yeah.

You know, I don't like to say it,

but I was sure surprised the way Trampas acted.

I never thought he'd be the kind

to go sneakin' off in the middle of the night like that.

I'd have bet even money he'd been man enough to stand right up to Tyrone.

You know, if he was that serious about Margaret.

Guess you never know what a man will do until the time comes.

Probably her idea.

She probably talked him into it.

Sure.

♪♪

[ hits off chord ]

I don't think I recognize that last chord.

What are you trying to do? Have a fight with the piano?

[ sighs ] I'm not mad at the piano.

Well, that's good to hear, considering how much it cost to have it tuned.

I'm mad at Trampas and Maggie.

Well, none of us are too happy about the way things worked out.

The least they could have done was have a big wedding

with flowers and music and--

Bridesmaids.

Well, that would have been fun.

I guess they thought Mr. Tyrone would never stand for it.

Ifthey thought at all.

Well, in a way, it's Mr. Tyrone's fault.

If he hadn't been so dead set against Trampas...

No, he did what he thought was best for his daughter.

You wouldn't act that way about me.

If I fell in love, you wouldn't go around

hollering and storming the way he did.

Well, I'd try not to.

However, if you have in mind one of those young, brainless nincompoops

I see buying you phosphates in town every now and then,

you might hear quite a bit of storming and hollering.

Daddy, they're just silly boys.

My guess is they'll grow up to be silly young men.

You know what? I'll bet some girl's father said that about you once.

No bet.

[ chuckles ]

Look at that.

STEVE: There's still plenty of snow up above the falls. I don't get it.

I think I do. Let's get back.

I've been expecting something but--

did you follow the stream all the way up?

No, sir, I thought we better check in with you first

and pick up some of the hands, in case we had some trouble.

I hope you're wrong but--

Don't you think you ought to let the boys and us handle it?

Why? You think I'm getting too old to run my own ranch?

No.

Hello?

Anybody here?

Trampas!

What's goin' on anyway?

Well, that's a fine question coming from you.

There's nobody at the Circle T. Nobody's here.

Where is everybody?

Up at the falls. I think there's trouble.

Hey, where's Maggie? What'd you two do?

I'll explain later.

Well, you'd better!

MIKE: Take a good look, gentlemen.

It's the last time you'll be up here.

You're trespassing on my land!

You have no right to dam up that water.

We're not gonna stand for it. You understand?

You'll stand for it-- you and Garth and the whole valley.

You'll watch your cattle die

until I'm ready to buy you out...

at any price.

[ horses approaching ]

Let's see how tough you are when the odds are even.

I was wonderin' when he'd show up.

Glad you're here, Henry.

Mike, you can't get away with this.

You're on my land.

You'll find the deed on file at the county clerk's office.

I don't care who owns the land, the water belongs to all of us.

You don't know much about the law, Judge.

It says the owner of the source can divert it to his own use. That's what I've done.

Well, you ask your lawyers

to explain about the interpretation of that law--

the part called "intent."

You have no valid need of this water.

You can't farm up here. You can't graze up here.

That'll be something for the courts to decide.

Well, you know how they'll decide!

I know, too, they'll be some mighty thirsty cattle down there before you get that decision.

So that's it.

You think you can delay it.

My lawyers can, and if they run out of ideas,

I'll hire some new ones.

We can't wait, Judge-- not a month, not a week.

You're all trespassin'.

You try to rush that dam, the blood will be on your hands.

That dam is coming down now.

Stay where you are.

It's coming down, and you're gonna have to shoot me to stop me.

No, I won't.

I don't need a gun to handle you.

I never have.

Keep out of this.

Where's Margaret? Where is she?

This will tell ya. It's from her.

You better read it.

MARGARET: By the time you get this,

I will have entered the novitiate

at the convent of the Sisters of the Holy Name.

Please don't think I took this step in anger.

It is something I have been thinking about for a long time.

Forgive me for doing it this way,

but although I love you and always will,

I could never have discussed this with you.

Try to be as happy for me as I am to be here.

You took her to the convent?

Yes, sir, I did.

She asked me to that night.

I thought it was better than lettin' her make the ride alone.

TRAMPAS: You must be very proud of her, Mr. Tyrone.

I'm sorry.

I guess there's no reason to fight anymore.

Tear it down.

Thanks, Mike.

All right, men. Let's get at it.

Well, don't just stand there. Open up the dam.

Well, I guess we're just never gonna get to finish it, Henry.

Maybe it's just as well.

The next time-- fly swatters at ten paces...

from a rocking chair.