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[ hammer pounding ]

Now what time does the stagecoach west leave this morning?

Well, the schedule says 10:00, but that don't mean much.

Sam.

Sam! We got to get out of here.

The law has got your picture on a wanted notice.

Settle down, Ernie, this isn't the first time.

Well, it is for me. We split the money now.

I'm getting a horse and riding.

Nobody saw us come into town.

If we leave now, we'll just attract attention.

Now is the time to make plans.

No time for that.

Divide the money. Now!

A little disappointed in you, Ernie.

Here I went to all the trouble

to steal this doctor's bag

just in case I needed another disguise.

You're not gonna give me a chance to use it.

No, sir.

Maybe you can get by that way, not me.

Yeah, maybe you're right.

No sense in taking any chances.

No, Sam.

[ gunshot ]

You can see he's wanted

for just about everything in the books.

Sam Willet, huh?Let me see.

Yes, he's supposed to be passing through these parts.

We're on our way out to the junction now

to block all three of the roads.

I was wondering, Slim, if maybe you and Jess

would mind checking the back trails on your place.

We're kind of shorthanded.

Come on, Jess. Let me see.

Well, both of us can't go, Mort, because of Mike.

But I can handle the morning stage

if Jess doesn't mind going out by himself.

No, I don't mind. Beats working.

I'll go, too.

Yeah, you'll go. Now get in. Go on.

I'd appreciate it if you would go, Jess.

Say, that young fella, he's quite a rolling stone

when it comes to tracing any of his kin.

He just plain hasn't got any.

Did you find out if he could stay here?

That's up to the courts.

Have you had any luck finding a housekeeper?

No, we haven't.

The ones that I liked Jess didn't.

The ones that Jess liked, I didn't figure they were right.

Mike didn't like any of them.

Yeah, even to the point of putting ants

in one of their purses.

Aw, she was a pickle.

Yeah, that she was, Mike.

Now see what I mean?

I sure do.

I probably shouldn't be telling you this,

but I figure you need a little warning.

I got word that Judge Henry is making his circuit.

I'm supposed to meet him out at the junction

and bring him by here this afternoon.

What's he coming out here for?

Oh, look the place over,

check on you two to see

if you're gonna make good guardians for Mike.

No judge is taking me away!

Simmer down now. Nobody said he was.

What do you think we ought to do, Mort?

Just convince the judge

that you could make a good home for Mike,

like having the right thing around to eat,

keeping him clean, things like that.

A capable woman around would sure be a big help.

Yeah, but we don't have one.

Maybe if we clean the place up

and did a little painting, it might help.

The shape this place is in, Slim,

it'll take a month to clean it up, not a half a day.

Well, at least you know what to expect.

I've got to be riding. See you later.

See you, Mort.See you, Mort.

I better saddle up.

Yeah, I'll help you.

Bud Deever, just where do you think you're going?

I asked you a question, where are you going?

Saw a new poster on Sam Willet.

He's supposed to be in these parts.

Paying good money for him.

We just got here. We're gonna leave so soon?

You're staying, and you're going to work.

Oh, no.

No, that's where you're wrong.

No more hustling drinks in the saloon for me.

If you go, I won't be here when you get back.

You listen now, Sally, real good.

I'm leaving and you're staying.

A man with a gun can only earn his money two ways,

outlawing or bounty hunting.

And I've seen enough to know that buckin' the law don't pay.

So when I got me a bounty to collect,

don't you get in my way.

Bud...

All right, you ride off like you've always done,

but I'm ridin', too.

I'm gettin' me a ticket on the next stage out of here.

With what?

I had to hock my rifle to buy this horse and gear.

I reckon you'll be waiting for me, Sally.

For lots of reasons.

I wishI knew.

I really wish I knew.

It's so important I make a good impression

when I arrive.

Which do you think?

Miss Cooper,

Hank and me has got to put all your crates

and luggage back on the coach

and pull out on schedule.

Oh, then I better hurry.

This one I think, yes.

It's business-like and yet perky, don't you think?

That's the one, ain't it, Mose?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's the one.

Oh, thank you, driver,

so much for all your trouble.

Oh, do you know whether the mix-up about my ticket

has been straightened out yet?

Ma'am, you better talk to George in there at the ticket window.

Excuse me again.

Did I tell you that there are breakables

in some of these boxes?

Yes, ma'am, several times an hour

since you've been riding with us.

Hank and me, we've got a good record

for breaking things.

Yes, I can certainly see how you got it.

Mose, who's that?

At my age, how should I know?

Are you absolutely sure?

Well, as sure as I can be.

I've sold tickets to near every town

in the Wyoming territory, not to Sherman.

Well, like I said there's a Sherman Relay Station,

but it ain't no town.

No people?

No buildings?

Well, there's some, there's a ranch house

and a barn, but not much else.

I think I better see it for myself.

Um, how much extra will it be?

I'm a little low on cash after the long trip west.

Nothing extra, ma'am.

I'll tell the driver it's all right.Oh, thank you.

If you do find a town out there,

let me know so I can put it on the map.

I'll do just that.

Then we'll all know where it is.

Do you know anything about this?

"Sober industrious ranchers

need women for light housework

and to care for a healthy, well-behaved boy.

Room, board and salary.

Apply Sherman Ranch."

What do you want to know about it?

Is it still open?

As far as I know.

When's the next stage there?

One right outside, leaves in about 10 minutes.

Would that cover the fare?

Well, it's not worth much...

but it ain't far to the Sherman Ranch.

Save me a place, I'll be right back.

Yes, sir.

What can I do for you, doc?

Virginia City.

I'm sure glad someone's going further

than the Sherman Relay Station this morning.

How much?

Be $16 and a quarter.

Have a good trip.

Stage pulls out in a few minutes.

Are you sure those are tightly tied on?

Now don't worry, ma'am.

Nothing's gonna fall off.

[ horse whinnying ]

Start talking.

Got nothing to say.

Your name, mister?

Deever.

Bud Deever?

Well, that figures.

Only a bounty hunter would start shooting and talk later.

I wasn't gonna shoot you.

I thought you might be somebody else.

Sam Willet?

Well, I ain't Sam Willet!

My name's Harper and I work for the Sherman Ranch.

And I'm telling you to get off and stay off.

How about my gun?

Fish for it, Deever, then drift.

Whoa!

Hi, Slim.

Howdy, Mose. You're on time.

Uh-huh, just plain luck this time.

Sherman way station.

Stretch your legs, if you like.

We're stopping here long enough

to change teams.

Are you positive that this is Sherman?

Yes, ma'am, I'm positive

it's the Sherman way station.

There's Slim Sherman right over there.

Ah, you're a good shot, young man.

What's your name?Mike.

I'm killing that outlaw before the sheriff gets him.

You think he will?

Sure, he will, can't miss.

He and a couple of deputies

went down to the junction this morning.

They're gonna stop everybody coming that way.

Do you think they'll stop our coach, too?

Sure.

They're gonna stop everything.

Probably right.

You sell horses here?

Yep, cattle too.

You know, that stage is so slow and dusty...

I just might buy a horse.

Better talk to Slim.

Come on.

All right, Hank, let's go.

Oh, you're not leaving right away?

Well, we've got to keep on schedule, ma'am.

But, uh, you've unloaded all my things.

Yes, ma'am, we sure have.

Anything wrong, Mose?

Not for Hank and me.

We're rollin', Slim.

I am Mrs. Daisy Cooper, Mr. Sherman.

May I ask you a few questions?

How do you do, ma'am?

Well, I've got a few questions myself.

Is this Sherman, Wyoming?

Not exactly, ma'am.

My name is Sherman, this is my ranch and relay station,

but we're a long way short of being a town.

But it must be Sherman.

I own a store here.

You do? Well, how's that?

Perhaps I better explain.

Before my husband died, it was his dream

to open a store out west.

He even purchased a building out here

from a nice man who was traveling through our town.

He paid cash for it?

Oh, yes.

I have the deed right here.

Slim, the doc wants to talk to you.

Just a minute, Mike.

He'll be with you in a minute.

I hate to say this, ma'am,

but this deed isn't worth the paper it's written on.

The deed...

As you could see,

there aren't any store buildings here.

No town.

Well, it can't be.

Maybe you better sit down.

She did seem tired on the coach.

Are you a doc?

Yes, I am.

Dr. Watkins.

Take a look at her, doc.

Slim, we're ready to go.

You better wait, Mose.Ain't nobody leaving but the doc.

Are you staying?

Oh, I-- I'm Sally Malone, Mr. Sherman.

I came to see about the job.

It could be heat stroke.

I'm all right.

Don't be too sure, Mrs. Cooper.

She's sicker than she thinks, Mr. Sherman.

You better get her inside.All right, doc.

Oh, really, now I'll be all right.

Anything special we should do?

Just take her inside. I'll be in in a moment.

Hey, doc! We got to go.

You go right ahead, I'll catch the next coach.

Couldn't possibly leave Mrs. Cooper in this condition.

Suit yourself.

Come on, Hank, let's go.

Ho-yah!

[ horses whinnying ]

Come on, Slim, show him who's boss.

I'm trying to, but he already knows.

Talk to him, maybe you can make him change his mind.

Well, you're a big help.

Open that barn door, will you?

When are you gonna get rid of that red-eyed dinosaur?

First chance I get, that's when.

Plumb loco fantail.

You think you just got him broke,

and he goes outlaw again.

Yeah, I know.

Kind of hate to see old Tumbleweed leave though.

I'm getting about half attached to him.

As I recall you weren't much attached

last time he threw you.

Yeah, that's right.

He still kind of serves a purpose though.Yeah, what?

You know how quiet it gets around here every now and then.

You can always count on him to liven up the day.

I wouldn't worry about things getting lively around here.

Mose just left us a stage full of pilgrims.

They'll keep things jumping pretty good.

What do you mean he left them?Inside.

Lady from the east, she got sick.

And she was looking for a store

she bought in Sherman, Wyoming.

Sherman? There ain't no Sherman, Wyoming.

I know. That's what made her sick.

The doc's taking care of her now with the help of a girl.

Come on, you can help me put her luggage away.

The doc?

What doc? What girl?

Now hold it, Slim.

Are all those people in there now?

Every one of them.

What did you do?

Oh, it's nothing.

Maybe it was the other way around.

Uh, I ran into some hard case up at Stone Creek.

He tried to jump me.

What was he doing up there?

Same thing I was, looking for Sam Willet.

His name's Deever, he's a bounty hunter.

I ordered him off the property.

Bud Deever? You ordered him off the property,

you told him to go and he went just like that, huh?

No, not exactly, I had to persuade him some.

If he's as rough as his reputation,

he's liable to come looking for you.

You reckon? Well, if he does, don't tell him

what bunk I'm hiding under.

All that stuff belong to that eastern lady?

Every bit of it.

Travels light, huh?

Is she pretty sick, Slim?

We're not sure yet, Jess.

But I feel sorry for her though.

I'm supposed to bring her purse in.

How long is she gonna stay, Slim?

Who knows?

Doc's in checking her now.

He's asked me to look after her things.

You ought to come in and watch, Jess.

No, Jess is gonna help me out here.

She says to be careful where you put her things

in that rundown old barn.

Get.

That's what she said.

Give me a hand.

Sure.

If I were you, Mrs. Cooper, I'd try to relax, rest.

[ footsteps clattering ]

Shh.

Under the circumstances I think you'd welcome

an opportunity to make plans, think.

I'm a little confused.

It was such a shock.

I suppose everybody feels that way

when they know they've been swindled.

Oh, thank you.

I feel lost without my purse.

Even in bed?

Even in bed.

I think this is yours. I hope you don't mind my using it.

It's so comfortable.

Oh, that's all right.

I don't use it in the daytime.

She went asleep.

Best thing for her.

Let's leave her alone.

I'll take your bag, doc.

How is she, doc?

Well, it's kind of hard to tell.

I gave her a sedative, she went to sleep.

I have a feeling that she's close to a breakdown.

Can't say I blame her much after the shock I gave her.

Sharp instruments in there, son.

Maybe I'd better take the bag.

The doc here was thinking about buying a horse, Slim.

Yes, I was telling the boy

I'm a little tired of riding in a hot dusty coach.

Yeah, I know what you mean.

Well, doc, this is Jess Harper.

How are you, doc?

Fine, thank you, sir.You got far to go?

Virginia City, I'm going to be

the company doctor for a large mine there.

Of course, I wouldn't consider leaving

until I'm sure how Mrs. Cooper is going to be.

Oh, I sure appreciate that, doc.

And I'll be glad to fix you up with a good mount.

Plenty of time for that.

Mr. Sherman, as long as I'm here,

why don't I take care of her?

That'd be a great help.

I'm sorry I haven't had much chance

to talk to you, Miss Malone.

Miss Malone, this is Jess Harper.

Ma'am.

How do you do?

She's here about the job, Jess.

Oh, yeah?

Yes, I know there isn't a stage back to town today,

so why don't I just stay on overnight?

Like on trial?

That might be a good idea, Slim.

What's she gonna stay for?

Hey, you know as well as we do. Now you stay out of this.

Maybe you could show me around the ranch, son.

I'd rather see what's going on in here.

That's no way to talk, tiger.

Now go on, show the doc around.

Maybe you could show me the horses.

Say, that's a good idea.

We can talk about it later.

Go on, get moving, Mike.

All right.

Come on.

Ever taken care of one like that?

I had little brothers.

Well, that ought to qualify you.

Well, where do I start?

In the kitchen, I guess.

We'll have to feed everyone come dinnertime.

Then I better get busy.

Oh.

Thank you.

I'll show you where everything is.

All right.

Jess...

she doesn't look much like a housekeeper.

What's a housekeeper supposed to look like?

I don't know.

With that judge coming and all,

we ain't got much choice.

I guess not.

You know, we ought to give Mike another bath, too.

Yeah, yeah.

Don't make her do that, she'll never stay.

Very nice ranch that you live on, Mike.

Eh, it's all right.

But I've been thinking about running away.

Oh?

Now why would you want to do a thing like that?

Some judge is coming,

and if he shows up, I'm taking off fast as I can.

You think that's the best thing to do?

Huh?

Just jumping and start running

usually doesn't work.

You take the outlaw fellow on that poster over there.

You know, I hear tell

that he plans things before he ever makes a move.

He knows how to get lost in a crowd.

Then when he does decide to take off,

people don't pay too much attention.

See, it doesn't do any good to run

if folks see you go and follow you.

Maybe you're right.

You got to know where you're going, Mike,

and how you're gonna get there.

What do you mean?

Well, say that you want to take off from here.

Are there any back trails, shortcuts?

Oh, yeah, I see.

Well, are there?

Best way is to take the road.

You're gonna show me those horses?

There they are.

Do you get a commission if I buy one?

What's a commission?

Oh, Mr. Sherman will give you part of the money

that I pay for the horse,

that is, if you sell it.

Honest?Honest.

Come on. I'll show you a good one.

Well, he might as well face it.

I'll get Mike.

Don't worry, I'll help you.

Mike?

Mike!

I'll be right back.

What do you want?

You got to take a bath.

I don't want to.

I was gonna sell the doc a horse.

We put a saddle on Tumbleweed,

and he likes him.

On Tumbleweed?

That horse can kill a man, Mike.

You know he's only green broke.

Even Jess and I can't stay on him for very long.

Well, I heard you say that

Tumbleweed was the one horse you wanted to get rid of,

and I wanted my commission.

You'll get your commission

right on the seat of your pants.

Now you get inside.

Doc, wait a minute.

I think I can show you

a better animal than this one.

Just going to try him out.

Well, he's all right,

but I've got some others that have had more training.

Come out in the corral with me,

I'll unsaddle him later.

Whoa!

I don't want to take a bath!

Well, you're going to.

I don't want to.

Let me go!

I ain't gonna do it! I ain't gonna do it!

Now you settle down, mister,

or I'll dump you in this tub headfirst.

Wait a minute.

You know, you should take a bath.

Not in front of you.

Now calm down, tiger.

I won't do it.

Hey.

Well, now, young man, what's going on here?

They want me to take a bath.

And wash off all that nice dirt?

I can't imagine it.

I'm Jess Harper, ma'am.

How do you do? I'm Daisy Cooper.

Miss Daisy, I hope you're feeling better.

Oh, very much better, thank you.

I couldn't help hearing

the discussion about the bath.

I'm sure sorry we woke you up, ma'am,

but it's kind of important we get this piglet cleaned up.

You see, there's a judge coming by today

to see whether he can stay with Slim and me.

Oh, so that's it.

How'd you like to take a bath

every time you turned around?

Well, I've been traveling for several weeks,

and I'd like to live in a bathtub.

Well, go ahead. There's one out there that's ready.

Well, thank you, but I'll let you go first.

Huh?

Now you march right in there and get ready for your bath.

Attention.

Forward march.

One, two, three, four,

five, six, company, halt!

Undress.

Were you in the army?

Not exactly.

I had a son who was, though.

He didn't come back from the war.

He was strong like you.

He was a brave boy.

Come on, now undress.

Do I smell something burning?

Oh!

Oh!

Ah!Here, let me do it.

I'm an expert at this.

Open the door, huh?

Oh.

Oh. Oh, dear.

Golly.

It's not that bad, Sally.

Yes, it is.

Now ain't this cozy?

Oh, Bud!

Up to your old tricks, ain't you, Sal?

Bud, you don't understand.

I don't have to.

I guess it's about time

I knock some manners into you.

Not here, you won't, Deever.

I told you to stay off Sherman land.

That's good advice, you better take it.

Not till I settle a couple of things, Harper.

I followed you to pay you back in kind.

But with her here, I got plenty of cause

to cut you down.

So fill your hand, mister.

Bud, I came here for work, honest I did.Get out of the way.

Leave her alone, Deever.

Harper, nobody tells me how to treat my wife.

Come on, draw!

I was only trying to wing him.

Don't blame yourself, it wasn't your fault.

Got another patient for you, doc.

Must be your day.

How did it happen, Jess?

Come on, Mike, inside. Come on, dear.

He's the bounty hunter I ran into up at the lake.

He came in spoiling for a fight.

I guess he's her husband, too.

Yes, he left me this morning to work in a saloon again,

so I ran off.

You work in saloons, huh?

Yes, I guess I should have told you,

but I've been in the same rut for so long.

I just wanted to find something better.

How is he, doc?

We better get him inside.

The bullet's still in his chest.

Can you get it out?

I'll sure try.

Give me a hand, Jess.

Doc, grab his legs.

Can't you hurry, doc?

That bullet's in pretty deep.

No.

Well, you can still get it out, can't you?

It's useless without my glasses.

This is the only pair that I have with me.

You can do it, Slim.

Terribly sorry.

Very careless of me.

Well, I can try if the doc will stand by.

Respiration is normal, no hemorrhaging.

At least that much in his favor.

Sound like you know what you're talking about, Mrs. Cooper.

I worked in hospitals during the war.

We took out everything from grapeshot

to broken bayonets.

Would somebody hand me the doctor's bag, please?

Oh, these will do fine.

If you can use those,

you're the one for this job, not me.

All right, Mr. Sherman, I'll do my best.

I sure want to thank you, ma'am.

It may not be too bad.

We'll need plenty of boiling water.

I'd better cut some more firewood.

Doc, will you stand by?

Yes, of course.

Come on, tiger, help me chop some wood.

Just come and help me.

Seen enough, lady?

You keep your mouth shut and nobody will get hurt,

including the kid.

[ ripping sounds ]

Remember, you didn't see any of this.

Just tell them that the good doctor went for a walk.

He wasn't feeling too well.

A long walk.

You don't want anyone hurt, do you?

[ Bud moaning ]

Quiet, quiet, quiet.

Quiet.

Rest easy.

That's the sheriff, ain't it?

Suppose that's the circus judge with him?

Yeah, I reckon it is, Mike.

Fine time for him to be showing up.

Well, at least you look pretty clean.

Try and stay that way for a while, huh?

Take this in there with you, Sally, will you?

I'll see who's outside.

Well, I didn't think we'd be back so soon,

but the judge was waiting on me.

Judge Henry, Slim Sherman and Jess Harper.

Sherman.Nice to meet you.

Harper.Sir.

SLIM: Things are a little wrong side out today,

but I think it's settling down.

Well, now we don't want anything to go wrong here with the judge, Slim.

Well, everything is under control, Mort.

If you'd like, judge, I'll show you

where you can water your horse.Thanks.

Yours looks a little dry, too, Mort, let me take it.

All right, Slim, what's going on?

Jess had a run-in with a hard case bounty hunter named Deever.

Deever? He's a troublemaker, I can vouch for that.

Where is he?

Inside with a bullet in him.

Oh, that's just fine.

You don't have to tell the judge, do you?

I don't know, Slim. We may have to.

[ horse whinnying ]

SAM: Hello, Mike.

You running away, too?

Well, now you might say that...

from the same people you are.

Nearly all the ranch is fenced in.

Pretty good graze land for the most part,

at least, the cattle like it.

With a stage line franchise as well,

you sound like a pretty solid businessman, Mr. Sherman.

Oh, I can vouch for that, judge.

Let's have some coffee, Slim.

Sure. Come on in.

You remember?

You do exactly as I told you to.

You promise you won't hurt Slim or Jess?

Not if you get that horse back up here to me

without talking to anyone.

All right.

You see pretty good without your glasses anyhow,

don't you?

Good enough to put my share of men in Boot Hill.

Remember, if you open your mouth down there to anyone,

I'll put a bullet in the first friend of yours

that walks out of that door.

Do you understand?

Yeah, I understand.

I just don't know how to thank you.

Oh, there's no need to, dear.

And you were splendid help.

After seeing him like this,

I just promised myself

I'm gonna make things work out.

That's the girl, and you can.

Now if you will just tidy up here, dear,

I'll go and tell Mr. Harper that Bud will be fine.

Also, I'd better find out

what that doctor person was up to.

I was wondering about him.

Where did he go?

That's exactly what I have to find out.

Well, Mrs. Cooper, we have company.

Sheriff Corey from Laramie,

and Judge Henry.

How do you do, ma'am?How do you do?

Mercy, I didn't expect to meet

such distinguished visitors.

Did you say Judge Henry?

Oh, yes, ma'am.

He came to see about Mike.

Mrs. Cooper,

the sheriff and I were wondering about--

Oh, I just came out to tell you

everything is fine.

Why don't you see for yourself?

You're a sly one. She's perfect.

Do sit down, judge.

Mr. Sherman will tell you all about Mike.

And then I will come back

and tell you the truth.

Excuse me.

Very charming woman.

Yes, judge, she sure is.

That's a fine job of doctoring, Miss Daisy.Where's Mike?

Well, he was helping me outside.

Didn't he bring the wood in?

I don't know, I haven't seen him.

Dear, I hope I haven't done the wrong thing.

About what?

About that doctor.

He warned me not to say anything

or someone will get hurt.

I haven't had a chance to do anything about it since.

Where's the doc now?

He went out the window.

I found this in his medical bag,

and underneath, more money

than I've ever seen in my life.

He drew a pistol,

and he took your rifle from over the desk.

Well, it's plain enough.

Our doctor is Sam Willet.

And he's outside with Mike.It looks that way.

That's the window he went out of.

I got to tell Slim about this, Mort.

Hate to bring it out about Willet being here

with the judge here and all.

Oh, of course.

You go ahead.

I think I can manage this.

Mr. Sherman,

the sheriff would like to speak to you for a moment.

He and Mr. Harper are looking for something.

Excuse me, judge.Certainly.

Oh, judge, you menfolk

never seem to be able to keep track of anything.

I always thought that's why the good Lord

created woman-- to find the things a man loses,

and to fool a nosy old circuit judge

when things go wrong.

I should have known we couldn't fool you.

That's all right, Mrs. Cooper.

After 20 years on the bench,

a man's bound to learn something about people.

Then you won't find it hard to feel the way

I do about those two.

They are both fine young men.

And that boy, wait until you meet him.

From what I've heard about him, you may be right.

They meet all the legal requirements.

But in cases like this,

there's something else I look for, too.

I think I know what you mean.

Those three boys couldn't be closer if they were brothers.

Is that it?

That's it, Mrs. Cooper.

That's mostly all I have to know.

I'll get a rifle.No, wait a minute.

Look at that horse, Jess.

It's Tumbleweed.

If Willet manages to mount him,

he won't stay on very long.

I wonder if Mike knows what he's doing.

Yeah, he knows what he's doing.

If he only has sense enough to stay clear.

We better get up there.

You did fine, son.

If you know what's good for your friends,

you won't tell about anything that's happened.

They're gonna find out you stole this horse.

I'll be long gone by then.

Yeah? I reckon you will.

[ horse whinnying ]

On your feet.

Well, aren't you gonna help me pick it up?

Thank you, judge.You're welcome, Sherman.

Bye.

Thanks a lot, Mort.See you, Mort.

Is everything really gonna be all right, Slim?

That's what Judge Henry says, Mike.

You're gonna live here until we make sure

you haven't any close kin,

and we'll see about that adoption.

Now we can really work the pants off of you.

[ bell clanging ]

Time to wash up.

What are we havin'?

Oh, something good.

Are you gonna cook for us from now on, Miss Daisy?

Well, that's something you'd have to ask

Slim and Jess about, Mike.

Is she, Slim?

Is she gonna stay?

You've done so much for us already.

We don't know how to thank you.

Would you consider staying on, ma'am?

I mean, in a rundown place like this?

Oh, it's not so rundown.

We'd sure love to have you stay, Miss Daisy.

We really would.

Will ya, please?

Well, after all those things I told the judge,

maybe I'd better stay.

Yippee!

Wash your hands.

Aren't you gonna wash your hands?