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[ Dog Barking ]

And anyone who don't think old Honest Abe wasn't the greatest American that ever was...

don't know what they're talkin' about.

That's why Abraham Lincoln is my favorite character.

I thank you.

Very good, Arnie. Very good. You know, you boys are getting better every year.

Before you know it, I'll be sponsoring a college speaking contest.

- Huh? - [ Chuckles ]

I'm sure part of the improvement is due to your new teacher, Miss Lawrence,

as well as to Superintendent Collins.

Oh, while I think of it--

For all the boys entered this year who don't win the five-dollar gold piece,

Betsy's preparing a consolation prize...

which you'll receive when you come out to Shiloh a week from Sunday.

You remind her about it, won't you?

Now, the next contestant?

Oh, uh, Toby Shea.

Toby Shea.

"The Greatest Man I've Ever Known" by Toby Shea.

The greatest man I ever knew is the bravest too.

He was in Indian wars and helped win all kinds of battles...

against Geronimo and Chief Joseph and Crazy Horse.

If General Custer had've listened to this man...

he would've won the battle at Bighorn instead of getting massacred.

They wanted to make this man general once, but he wouldn't take it,

'cause he wanted to fight his own self instead of making other men do it for him.

This man isn't only the greatest man I ever knew.

He's the greatest man anybody ever knew-- my father.

[ Boys Murmuring ]

I still say you're a liar!I am not!

Bet your father never did none of those things you said!

He did too! And if you don't believe me, you can ask him yourself!

- You mean he's still alive? - Of course he is!

- Then what are you doin' here? - Yeah, if you've got a pa, why don't he come and get ya?

[ Boys ] Yeah!Because he can't! He's a--

He's a spy! A spy?

For the U.S. Cavalry! And he can't let anybody know...

where he is or even his real name until he finishes what he's doin'.

- You're nothin' but a plain old liar! - You shut up, Arnie.

Liar, liar, pants on fire! Toby Shea is a dumb-ox liar!

[ Boys ] Liar, liar, pants on fire! Toby Shea is a--Shut up, all of you! Shut up!

[ Boys Shouting ] Come on, Arnie! Come on, Arnie!

Get 'im, Arnie! Come on, Arnie!

[ Shouting Continues ]

Toby! Toby! Toby! What's going on?

Boys, boys!

Now what is this all about?He called me a liar!

Sure I did! He said his father's a spy for the U.S. Cavalry.

[ Boys Shouting ]Boys!

Did you say that, Toby?Yeah, and he is!

You boys go back inside.

Hey! Toby!

Toby--I hate that Arnie! I hate him!

Toby.

[ Panting ]

Now you listen to me.

Toby, we all exaggerate sometimes.

In a speech, people can understand that.

But there's such a thing as letting our imagination go too far.

I'm not imaginin'.

I don't care if you don't believe me. I don't care if nobody believes me!

But I have got a pa, and he isa spy!

He's gonna come back and get me someday.

And then I'll prove it.

[ Footsteps Running ]

[ Man ] Shea, when you walked in here six years ago,

I didn't think you were going to be a good prisoner.

I'm glad to admit I was wrong.

Here's your release... and $10.

- Good luck. - Thanks.

Shea. Any word about your son?

- No, not since my wife died. - I'm sorry.

[ Man ] Hi, Jim.

It's too bad you couldn't have been the one to tell us.Tell you what?

That you were getting out three months earlier.

We thought you'd have wanted us to know. No matter.

- Come on. We'll buy you a drink to celebrate. - I haven't time.

Then I guess we'll celebrate here.

Where is it, Jim?

If you're talkin' about the money, I told the court--We know what you told the court.

This is us, Jim-- your partners. Remember?

We know you can't go there right from here, but we can.

So tell us where you hid the 9,000. We'll pick it up and see that you get your share.

Now you get this straight, both of you.

What I told the jury was the truth.

The bag fell off from my saddle while my horse was swimming the river.

I never saw that money again.

- You still think I'm lyin', huh? - Uh-huh.

I served six years for that job.

I'd have talked a little bit, told them who was in on it with me,

it might have been a lot less.

- Did you ever stop to think of that? - Where, Jim?

I said it was lost.

He asked you a question.

And I said it was lost.

So find it![ Groans ]

Stop him!

[ Whistle Blowing ]

[ Whistle Blowing ]

[ Snaps ]

Toby?

- What are you doin'? - Shh.

You better get back in bed before you get in trouble.

[ Whispering ] I ain't stayin' where nobody believes me.

- [ Whispering ] I believe you. - She don't.

Miss Ellen?

Them neither.

Where are you goin'?

To find your pa?

Yeah, to find my pa. And I'll do it too.

So long, Toby.

So long, Chip.

[ Wagon Clattering ]

[ Horse Nickers ]

- Hey there, fella. - Howdy.

Where you bound?Just walkin'.

Hmm. Well, I'm on my way into town. Hop in. Keep me company.

Come on.

[ Kisses ] Hup, son.

[ Whistles ] Giddap!

I don't think I've seen you around here before.

I guess not. My folks just moved in.

Oh. Whereabouts?

Back down the road a ways.

My name is Trampas. I work at Shiloh.

Mine's... Joe.

Hi there, Joe.

Just where did you say your folks' place was?

Down toward the river.

What's your dad's name?

Lincoln. Joe Lincoln.

Name sounds kind of familiar. Yes, sir.

I'm sure I've heard of somebody else named Joe.

What you got in the sack?

Just some things.

You come from a big family, Joe? Lot of brothers, sisters?

Uh-huh.What are their names?

Sure got a nice horse there, Mr. Trampas.

His name's Ulysses-- same as President Grant's.

And if you promise not to tell anybody around here, I'll let you in on a little secret.

My real name is Lee--

Robert E. Lee.

You're funnin' me.

Now, why would I do a thing like that?

Maybe I'd better walk.Whoa!

Wait a minute, son.

Now, the only place I know around here is an orphanage.

You wouldn't be runnin' away, would ya? Hmm?

Hey!

Now hold on! Now hold on a minute!You let me go!

Now hold on a minute!You can't make me go back there!

Well, who said I was going to?You're not?

Well, son, I'm a-- [ Panting ] I'm just a cowhand. I'm not a-- a sheriff.

I just thought maybe we could talk this thing over man-to-man.

Honest?Honest.

Look, uh-- Here. Let's sit down right here...

and discuss this thing.

Give me a chance to catch my breath again.

Uh-- All right, let's, uh, start from the beginning.

What's your real name?Toby Shea.

All right, Toby.

Tell me. What's gotten underneath your hide over there at the orphanage?

I hate it there, and I won't go back.

What's the matter? Teacher's mean to you?

Too much spankin'?

No.

Food's bad. I know. I quit a lot of places on account of the grub.

- It's all right, I guess. - Then why?

I hate it, and I hate everybody there!

And everybody there hates you?

Yeah. Well, I reckon you got a problem.

Where are you, uh, plannin' on goin'?

I got places.

Where?

Places. I got relatives.

All named Lincoln?

Well, anyway, I don't need nobody.

[ Sighs ] Well, let me see.

Now, you said you hated everybody there.

But it, uh, don't sound to me like they hate you back.

I mean, uh, you said they weren't mean to ya. Food's all right.

It seems to me that you're not doin' right by them--

lettin' 'em wonder where you are and what's happened to you and all.

- What do you think? - Well--

Well, if I do go back,

can I go into town with you first?

I've been in towns before. I was even in a saloon once.

I tasted beer!

[ Chuckles ] I don't think we can do that.

I'll tell you what.

First day off I get, I'll ride out there and get you. We'll spend the whole day in town.

But no goin' in any saloons or beer, not yet anyway.

But maybe we can have a sasparilla or two.

What do you say?You promise?

It's a deal, pard. Now let's get goin'.

Mr. Trampas?Hmm?

Are you married?Me? No.

Got any kids?I just told you.

No, I haven't any kids.

Ever fight any Indians?

Well, I had a disagreement with a Sioux war party once.

Did you win any medals?

Well, I wouldn't exactly call it a medal, but, uh,

he gave me this right here in the shoulder.Hey!

I always figured I was lucky that brave's aim wasn't better.

[ Kisses ]Gosh!

So I've kept it as a lucky piece ever since.

I don't blame ya.[ Chuckles ]

Mr. Trampas, can I drive back?Sure.

Just watch out old Ulysses doesn't get away from you. [ Exhales ]

[ Chattering ]

Whoa!

Well. [ Exhales ] Doesn't look so bad from here now, does it?

I guess not.

Hey! Hey, fellas! Fellas, come on! Toby's comin' back!

I think I'll go in from here by myself.

Sure, if you want to.

So long, Toby.

And don't forget your promise!First chance I get.

[ Chattering Continues ]

Hey, Toby, who was that man?That was my pa!

I told you he'd come around. Now who's lyin' about his pa?

If that was your pa, how come he didn't come inside?

Because he's still on his secret mission. That's why. Nobody's supposed to see him.

He even took a chance comin' this far.

But as soon as he's finished his job,

he told me he's gonna come and take me away from this place.

He promised me! [ Ellen ] Toby.

Did you see him, Miss Ellen? Did you see Toby's pa?

You boys go and play.

[ Boys Chattering, Shouting ]

Toby, let's you and I have some breakfast and a little talk.

I've been keeping this-- eh, some private papers.Thanks.

Did you hear if she mentioned anything about our boy? I've been trying to find him.

Well, there's a letter inside. I didn't read it.

[ Woman's Voice ] Jim, I will be gone when you get this, if you ever do.

I have sent Toby to an orphanage.

I wish to heaven I could be sure that someone who really cared for Toby...

was looking out for him, but this was the best thing I could think of to do.

Please don't try to find him, Jim. It's better for him this way.

Good-bye. Forgive me.

I guess somehow I failed you too. Mary.

Who contacted you after she died?

I forget now just who the doctor was.

But I might have it in the files back at the office.

Yeah, she lived here. Dr. Walker did everything he could for her,

but she just wasted away.

Did she, uh, tell you where her son was?

Didn't even know she had one.

Oh, did she leave any papers?

I took everything she had and put it in an envelope and gave it to the underta--

Wait a minute. A letter came for her a few weeks after she died.

I-- I didn't open it. I didn't think it was right to.

But I do remember where it was from-- Medicine Bow Orphanage.

- I remember at the time wondering what-- - Thank you.

Oh, uh, if anyone else comes asking about her, I'd rather you didn't mention this.

Good-bye.

[ Betsy ] ♪ My Willie's tall and tender My Willie's tall and slim ♪

♪ I'm gonna get a bushel of wheat and bake a cake for him ♪

♪ I love my Willie Lee-ay, lee-oh, lee-oh ♪

♪ I'm gonna marry Willie At least, he told me so ♪

♪ I wish I had a needle

♪ As fine as I could sew

♪ I'd sew me to his saddlebag and down the road I'd go ♪

♪ I love my Trampas Lee-ay, lee-oh, lee-oh ♪

♪ I'm gonna marry Trampas At least, he told me so ♪

♪ One night my fella kissed me ♪

♪ So hard I almost cried

♪ Said I was the prettiest gal who ever walked by his side ♪

♪ I love my Randy Lee-ay, lee-oh, lee-oh ♪

♪ I'm gonna marry Randy At least, he told me so ♪

♪ Engineer, blow that whistle Fireman, ring that bell ♪

♪ The love I feel for Willie

♪ No human tongue can tell

♪ I love my fellas Lee-ay, lee-oh, lee-oh ♪

♪ I'm gonna marry-- ♪♪ [ Stops ]

[ People Murmuring ]

[ Laughing ]

[ All Laughing ]

♪ Lee-ay, lee-oh, lee-oh ♪

♪♪ [ Waltz ]

Betsy, that was real pretty.Why, thank you. I dance well too.

No. Well, what a coincidence. So do I.Ah!

Betsy, do you know that girl?

Well, yes. I'll introduce you to her if you'd like-- after our dance.

Uh, now, Betsy. If we wait that long, somebody else may hog-tie her.

And that wouldn't be fair to her.

Hello.Hello.

Mr. and Mrs. Collins, I'd like you to meet Trampas.

How do you do? [ Trampas ] How do you do?

And this is Miss Ellen Lawrence.

How do you do?How do you do?

[ Clears Throat ] Would you, uh, care to dance, Miss Lawrence?

That's all right. You can have him.

Just don't believe everything he says.

That's Betsy-- always making jokes.

[ Laughs ] Have you known her very long?

Oh, we're old buddies. I work for her father.

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

Hey, that's not right.

You, uh, visiting the Collinses?

Not exactly. I work at the orphanage.

Oh, you're the new school marm.Mm-hmm.

Well, they were right.Who was right?

A couple fellas I know. They saw you at the station the day you came in.

They said they're gonna try and convince Mr. Collins that they were orphans.

[ Both Laughing ]

- Oh! Excuse me. - That's all right, Trampas.

- Oh, hello, Annie. - The name happens to be Margaret.

Can't win 'em all.

By the way, how's Toby doin'?

Has he been taking any more early-morning trips lately?

You were the one.Yeah, I was the one that brought him back.

Course, what he really wanted to do was go into town and have a beer.

What do you teach those kids out there anyway?

What do Iteach them? You should hear what he's saying about you.

Oh? What?Nothing much-- only that you're his father.

I'm his what? His father.

That is, when you have time-- when you're not too busy spying for the U.S. Cavalry.

He told you that?

- Oh, he told everybody in school that. - That crazy little maverick.

Where do kids get ideas like that anyway?I don't know.

If you find out what makes a 10-year-old's mind work, you tell me, will you?

Ah, it's just as well.What is?

Oh, I have, uh, two reasons to ride out there tomorrow.

First, I have to straighten this thing out with Toby.

And, uh--The second reason?

Well, there's a girl works out there I've known for a long, long time.

She's a schoolteacher. Name's Ellen.

And do you know, I bet she hasn't seen this countryside.

It's beautiful this time of the year.

How's 3:00?

I thought you said Toby was the crazy maverick.

[ Chuckles ] Well, kids'll be kids.

♪♪ [ Ends ]

[ Exhales ] Care for a breath of air?

Yes, thank you.

Good to see you again, Margaret.Same here, Fred.

[ Train Whistle Blowing ]

[ Door Slams ]Hey!

Watch it, will ya? I nearly cut my throat.

What are you doin' back here so early?

What does it look like I'm doin'? I'm tryin' to shave--

if people would quit slammin' the doors and shakin' the building.

Hey, what you shavin' so early in the afternoon for? Goin' into town or somethin'?

Yep.

Hey, you mind if I go with you? I gotta get these boots fixed.

Sorry, little buddy.What's the matter?

You just said you were goin' into town, didn't you?No, I didn't.

You asked me if I was going into town or something. And I said yes to the something part.

[ Chuckles ] As much as I like you, Randy, there's an old saying.

"Two is company, and three's a crowd." Truer words were never spoke.

Got a date, huh?Yep, I sure do, and I'm late.

Girl you met last night?Yep. [ Chuckles ]

Randy, you're a-- You're a nosy little fella, you know that?

Yeah. Somehow I just can't see you with a schoolteacher.

Well, you don't have to-- as long as she does.

Carry on, Randy.

[ Whistles ]

[ Boot Thuds ][ Chuckles ]

[ Chattering, Shouting ]

Thanks, mister.

Good morning.

May I help you?

You have a boy here, uh, Toby Shea.

Yes. Do you know him?Well, no. I knew his mother and father.

I was, uh, just passing through town, and I thought I'd drop in and see how he's doing.

Oh, he's doing fine. I'll call him. No, that's all right.

I, uh-- [ Chuckles ] Yes, I'd like-- I'd like to see him.

Toby?

Yes, ma'am?Toby, this is Mr.--

Uh, Hansen. Jim Hansen.

- Hansen. He knew your mother and father. - Oh, hi.

Hi.

It's customary to shake hands, Toby.

Oh, pleased to meet you.Oh, you too.

Uh, you got it pretty nice around here, huh?

Uh-huh. It's all right.

[ Laughs ] He's got his mother's eyes.

Can I go back and play now, Miss Ellen?

Sure. You go back, Toby.

Well, may I show you around the school?

Oh, no. I, uh-- I was just passing through.

Who was that man?I don't know. Just somebody visitin', I guess.

Seems like a bright boy.

Oh, yes, he is. He's almost too bright sometimes.

Oh? What do you mean? Well, he has a vivid imagination.

And he's been telling the other boys that his father is a spy for the army.

[ Laughs ]

Our records don't show anything on his father.

You wouldn't know if he was still alive, would you?

Uh, no. I, uh, lost track of him a long time ago. I knew his mother better.

Well, I'd better be getting along. Thanks.

You're quite welcome.

Uh, do stop in again-- anytime.

Hey, Toby. Look who's comin'.

Whoa. Whoa. Whoa.

Hi, Toby.Mr. Trampas, I gotta explain somethin' to ya.

[ Chuckles ] I'll say you do. What's this "I'm your father" business?

You found out already.I sure did.

What are you tryin' to do-- ruin my social life?Look, Mr. Trampas.

Don't tell on me-- not yet anyway.

I don't know, Toby. I can't have you goin' around--I just gotta have a father.

I just got to! I told everybody in the school I did.

They said I was lyin', and I swore I wasn't.

If Arnie and the other guys ever found out, well, they'd laugh me clear out of the school.

So, please, can't we just go on pretendin'?

Oh, I-- I don't see how.

Well, just for a little while. Then I'll tell 'em. I promise.

When?

Next week.

All right. But I'm gonna hold you to it now.

[ Clears Throat ]

[ Trampas ] Whoa!

Hey, fellas! Fellas, hurry up! Come here!

- You can ask him now. Can't they, Pa? - Ask me what?

Is it true you just about licked the whole Sioux Nation single-handed...

like Toby says?

[ Chuckles ] Well, now, I--

I wouldn't exactly go that far.

But, uh, General Custer-- "Old Cus" I used to call him--

He did say he didn't know how he would've done it without me.

If you were with General Custer, how come you didn't get killed?

Eh, tough scalp.

Are you really and truly a spy for the U.S. Cavalry?

Uh, Toby, I thought, uh--

I know. I'm sorry, Pa.

Uh-- [ Whispers ] Come here.

Now, you, uh--

I can see you're all good, loyal citizens and that you can be trusted.

Well, then, let's all forget anything anybody ever said about me bein' a spy.

I mean, uh, there's just some things that shouldn't get out.

All right?[ All ] All right.

Well, what's going on here?

Oh! [ Chuckles ] Excuse me.

Uh, I'm, uh, sorry I'm late. I, uh--

Say, Toby, ask your pa to show us the arrowhead.

Oh, you mean the one Geronimo shot him with.

- Sure. Show it to him, Pa. - Oh, uh--

- Here, I'll get it. - Uh, wait a minute, Son. I'll help ya.

Look. Hit him right here. Just missed his jugular vein.

[ Laughs ] You know, Son, I've always intended to give you that trinket someday.

Might as well give it to you right now. [ Toby ] It's your lucky piece.

No, I-- I have luck enough.

I'll keep your medal if you keep mine. It can be your lucky piece instead.

Uh, no, Son. You keep 'em both.

Besides, I got too many medals already. You know that.

Why don't you kids go on and play, huh?Yeah!

Me and my pa's gonna take a ride.Now, I don't know about that.

No, it's all right. School's out for the day. Ain't that right, Miss Ellen?

- "Isn'tthat right," Toby. - Well, isn't it?

Yes, I suppose so.Well, now-now just a minute.

- Y-You see, Toby-- - Well, you promised, remember?

You said you'd take me into town for a sasparilla or two.

Well, sure, I remember. I was just gonna say Miss Ellen's gonna come along with us.

What for?

Look, Toby. When a girl goes to all the trouble to fix a picnic basket full of goodies,

why, the only polite thing to do is to ask her to come along.

- What do you think? - I guess so.

- Maybe I should just stay here. - No. What's fair is fair.

Uh, here.

Toby, you go on and put that basket in the buggy. Go on.

[ Sighs ] Oh! I almost forgot.

Here.Oh, they're lovely.

Yeah.Thank you.

Here. Watch your step now.

Okay.

Don't let the fellas see you with those flowers.

I guess he was tellin' the truth after all.

Yeah, I guess so.

Hey, Pa. Show me how to do that again.

Toby, will you quit that "Pa" business?

My name's Trampas. Trampas. Here.

I'm sorry.All right.

First of all, you gotta build yourself a loop. Like that. See?

Then you hold it just about-- right about here. Like that. See?

Okay, run. Be the calf. Go on! Take off! [ Whistles ]

[ Toby Thuds ][ Chuckling ]

[ Laughs ] Go on. Go catch yourself a steer. Go on!

Well, I'm sure glad you got Toby straightened out.

Oh, yeah. That was a big success.

I'm not only still his father,

I'm the only living survivor of the Little Bighorn massacre.

When that news gets out, they're gonna have to change the history books.

Poor Toby just got carried away.

Mm-hmm, he sure did.

But it's all your fault, you know.Hmm?

He's just crazy about you.

Well, I wish a little bit of that would rub off on his teacher.

You are impulsive, aren't you?

Me? Huh! Heck, no.

I must've looked at you a good 20 seconds...

before I said you're the most beautiful girl I ever did see,

and another 10 seconds before I asked you to dance.

Why, if I was what you call "impulsive,"

I probably would've kissed you by now.

But, uh, I wouldn't want you to get the wrong impression.No.

I wouldn't want you to think I was one of them fellas that kissed a girl...

the first time he ever took her out, instead of waiting...

till they get to know each other a little bit better, and...

so he can tell her how he-- how he feels about her.

[ Galloping Hooves ] [ Toby ] Hey, look at me!

Toby!

Toby! Toby, you all right?Yeah, I'm all right.

Let me see. Now look. The next time you feel like you're gonna fall,

keep loose so you won't bounce so hard.Yeah.

Can I get back on now?Toby!

Well, nobody can be a real rider until he's fallen off six times and gotten on seven.

Who ever told you that?

I don't know. I just remember it.

[ Laughs ] Well, whoever said it was right.

[ Nickers ]

Now be careful.I will, Pa!

"I will, Pa!" You sure bought yourself a problem, mister.

Hmm! But only for a week. We got a deal.

Now, where were we?

Oh! That reminds me.

A man came by to see Toby this morning right before you got there.

He said he'd known Toby's mother and father.

Yeah?Well, there was something funny to him.

Toby know him?No.

Well then?

Maybe it was my imagination,

but I had a funny feeling.

I'm gonna have a funny feeling...

if Toby calls me Pa in front of the fellas at the ranch next Sunday.

[ Laughs ] I'll try to remind him not to.

But I'm not gonna promise.

[ War Whoop ]

[ Mouths Words ]

[ Chuckles ] There's one tired kid.

One tired happy kid.

[ Sniffs, Blows ] Well, they looked a lot better this morning.

[ Laughs ] Who didn't?Not you.

That didn't sound right. What I meant was, uh,

you still look as fresh as a daisy.

I'll bet. You do.

Now look, eh, let's get down to important things.

Such as?

Such as, uh, what a girl named Ellen...

is gonna be doin' with her Saturday nights from here on out.

Maybe she hasn't made up her mind yet.

Oh?

Well, uh, maybe, uh--

maybe she needs a little persuadin'.

We almost home?

Yes, we're almost home, Toby.

I don't believe it. [ Kisses ] Giddap.

Mary Shea? Yeah, she lived here, but she's dead now.

- Have you seen anything of her husband? - No.

Let's try that again.

Come in.

[ People Chattering ]

Morning.Morning.

What time's that, uh, train due in?

In a half an hour if it's on time.

Whiskey.

[ Murmurs ] Thank you.Thank you.

[ Mary's Voice ] Please don't try to find him, Jim.

It's better for him this way.

Hi, Danny.Hi.

Know of any cowhands looking for work?What's the matter? Short-handed?

Yeah, I got three down sick and one busted leg.Oh.

I don't think you're gonna get much help here, but go ahead.

[ Virginian ] Any of you men looking for work? Two or three weeks at Shiloh Ranch.

Pays a dollar a day and found. Works out, you can stay on.

Well, nice try.Thanks, Danny.

Uh, say.

Where'd you say that job was?Shiloh Ranch, a few miles south of town.

I'll take it.Oh, this is cowhand work.

Don't let the clothes fool you.What's your name?

Hansen. Jim Hansen.

Jim, you got yourself a job.Thank you.

Any luck?Bagged one.

Jim Hansen, meet Trampas.[ Grunts ]

Hello, Jim.Howdy.

I told him maybe we could find some clothes for him.Hmm, sure.

Traveling kind of light, aren't ya?

I didn't know I was going to end up herding cattle when I started out.

[ Laughs ] Let's see what we can dig up.

That's a nice-looking suit. Where'd you get it?Present.

You know the right kind of people.

Where you from, Jim?

Ah, here and there.

That's a nice place. I spent a lot of time there myself.

Who's that?

Oh, new man I just signed on.

How come you weren't at the dance the other night?

I had a lot of paperwork to catch up on. Have a good time?

Fine. Hmm! Got the bruises on my feet to prove it.

Dancin' with Randy again, huh?

Outside of that, anything special happen?

Ah, Trampas met a new girl.

I said, did anything specialhappen?

[ Giggles ] You should've heard him.

"Would you care to-- to dance, Miss Lawrence?"

Or, uh-- Or, "Where have you been all my life?"

Or, "May I call you Ellen?"[ Chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] What's all that about?

Well, I was just telling him how you acted with Ellen at the dance.

Oh.Now, honestly, Trampas.

If you had a son, would you want him to behave that way?

Why did you say that?Why did I say what?

[ Trampas ] Um, never mind.Did you get, uh, Hansen fixed up all right?

Yeah, Belden's gonna take care of him. They're about the same size.

Well, I've gotta go. And next time you take her out, why don't you get regular flowers?

Wildflowers don't last.Huh?

I found 'em in your buggy this morning.

See ya later.

Talk about spies.Hmm?

Uh, nothin'.

[ Hammering ]

Whoa.

I don't know. I still say it's a long shot.

So it's a long shot. You have plenty of time to think up something better.

Come on. Let me do the talkin'.

[ Boys Chattering ]

Yes?

I understand you have a boy named Toby Shea here.That's right.

I used to know his father a long time ago.

Wonder if you could tell me where I can get in touch with him.

As far as I know, his father's dead. This is an orphanage, you know.

Yes. I thought maybe he disappeared for a while. Something like that.

If that's the case, we're unaware of it.I see.

Oh, Miss Lawrence?Yes?

Didn't you tell me that you spoke to a man who said he'd known Toby's parents?

- Yes. - These two gentlemen knew his father.

[ Ellen ] Really?This man you talked to-- did he say who he was?

His name is Hansen. I think he said his first name is Jim.

- What did he look like? - Oh, around 36, 37. Quite tall.

Did he say where he was goin'?

No, he said he was just passing through, had a few words with Toby and left.

Why, do you know him?Well, I used to. Thanks.

Oh, if this man comes back, would you let us know about it? We'll be staying at the hotel.

Be glad to.

Good-bye, ma'am.

Well, what do you think?I think our long shot came in.

We still don't know where to find him.We will. [ Kisses ]

That certainly is strange.What is?

All of a sudden, three men show up looking for the same boy.

Whoa. Son?

- Yes, sir? - Toby Shea around?

Yeah, that's him working in the garden over there with the brown shirt.

You want me to get him?No, thanks.

Just want to see what he looks like. [ Kisses ]

Howdy.Howdy.

How's the new man doin'?Oh, I wouldn't call him a top hand, but he tries.

Outside of that, he seems to mind his own business and keeps his mouth shut.

Can't get into trouble that way.Can't have any fun either.

[ Laughs ]

Oh, boss, uh, I wanted to ask you if I could borrow a horse Sunday.

I might want to do a little fishing.

Not this Sunday. Judge is giving a party for the orphanage. We're all on duty.

Oh. Well, where do we fit in in a kids' party?

You'll find out.

Take my advice and get a good night's sleep Saturday night. You'll need it.

[ Shouting, Laughing ]

[ Man ] Here we go! Come on!

[ Laughing ]

Come on, boys. Let's go.

- [ Boy ] Almost got him! - Oh! Get up!

Get him, Toby! Don't act discouraged.

Come on, Toby!

Go on! Get on up!

[ Trampas ] I'm gonna take a run at him!

Hold on! Hold on!

[ Trampas ] Take a run at him. Here we go. Ready?[ Toby ] Charge!

[ People Cheering ]

Come on, Toby. Up again. Remember, you're never a real rider...

till you fall off six times and get on seven.

No, I can't get back up. It's the rules!

Come on, Chip!

[ Collins ] Come on, boys!

Got his mother's spunk too.

Thought you said you were just passing through.

Well, I was, but, uh, then a job came up, so I thought I'd stick around a while.

[ All Shouting ]

Ohh![ Laughing ]

[ Chip Shouts ]

The winner and new champion, Chip Hawkins!

[ Cheering ]Ain't that nice?

You cheated. That one's mine. That mig is mine, and you know it.

- It is not! - Look, kid, if you think I'm gonna let you get by--

[ Laughs ] You're giving away a little weight, aren't you, Gleason?

I don't care. He fudged. He was over the line.

- Is that true? - Well, maybe-- just a little bit.

Well, go on. Show him you can do it without fudging.I sure can!

Uh-uh! Uh-uh!

- See? - [ Laughter ]

All right, boys. All set for the three-legged race.

[ Cheering ]You pick on somebody your own size.

Trampas?Oh, I'll never squawk again about how hard you work.

Why, compared to this party, a cowhand's life's one long vacation with pay.

- Trampas, will you listen to me? - Huh?

Remember the other day when Toby fell off his horse?Yeah.

He said nobody could be a real rider...

until they've fallen off six times and gotten on seven.

- Yeah. What about it? - Well, I just heard the--

Hey, Pa!Oh, Toby!

Toby, I thought we had a deal about that "Pa" business.

Oh, yeah. I forgot. I'm sorry. But come on! They're gonna have the three-legged races!

Three what? Three-leg races!

Oh.Yeah! Come on!

Ohh. Don't kids ever get tired?

I'm comin'. I'm comin'. Whoa! Wait here!

Yeah, yeah.

Want a partner, son?I already got one!

How about me, mister?Uh, oh, sure. Sure.

Oh, thank you.

Not too tight now.Well, we don't want it to come loose.

Don't want my leg to fall off either. [ Chuckles ]

Don't worry, Pa. It'll--

Hey, what'd he just call you?What'd who call me?

Him. I thought I heard him call you Pa.

[ Laughs ]

Randy, I think you better have your ears checked. You're hearin' things.

Nah, I-- I heard him--Come on. Hurry up. Let's go.

Let's go. How are we gonna do this now?

Wait a minute. You get like that. Now, come on. Together we're gonna-- That's it.

- Here we go. Yeah, like that. - [ Chattering, Shouting ]

All right! Hold it! Are you ready?

Get set. [ Man ]Yeah!

Go!

[ Cheering, Shouting ]

The winners are Trampas and Toby!Attaboy, champ!

- Tough luck, Jim. - It's all right.

Boy, you sure can run fast!

That comes from being chased a lot. [ Laughs ]

This one's goin' right around 'er.

[ Cheering ]

Yeah, I can do this. Go ahead. You go ahead.

I threw myself a ringer. [ Clears Throat ]

- Come on, Randy! - ♪♪ [ Trampas Whistling ]

[ Cheering ][ Laughing ]

Are you ready? Get set. Go!

[ Man ] Come on, boy!

[ Chattering, Shouting ]

Come on! Eat it up!

Come on! Get in there! Attaboy! Come on!

Get in there!

Come on! Get down in there!

♪ That big husky brute from the cattle chute ♪

♪ Press along to the big corral ♪

♪ I'm gonna brand him on that mean old snoot ♪

♪ Press along to the big corral ♪

♪ Press along ♪ Press along, cowboys

♪ Press along to the big corral ♪

♪ Press along ♪ Press along, cowboys

♪ Press along to the big corral ♪♪

[ All Cheering ]

[ Shouting, Laughing ]

I can't thank you enough for this day, Judge.

The boys'll be talking about it for the rest of the year.Well, believe me.

We all had every bit as much fun as they did.Thank you.

Hup!

Here I come! Whoa!

So long, Toby. We'll get 'em again next year.So long!

So long. Huh?I gotta talk to you.

Why, sure, sure. And, uh, what about tomorrow night?

I understand there's gonna be a big moon.Now, now--

Hmm? What's the matter?I've been trying to tell you.

Do you remember I told you about a man that stopped by the orphanage asking about Toby?

Mm-hmm.Said that he'd known his parents?

Yeah.Well, he's working here, and his name is Hansen.

So? Well, what about it?

Well, do you also remember when Toby fell off his horse,

he said that someone told him that you couldn't be a real rider...

till you've fallen off six times and gotten on seven?Yeah.

Mr. Hansen said that to him this morning.

So?So I think he knows more about Toby than he's letting on.

I watched him all day, and he hasn't taken his eyes off the boy.

Well, what are you gettin' at?Well, according to the records,

when his mother let him off at the orphanage, she didn't say that his father was dead.

She just said he was missing.

Well, that's a pretty big jump. If he's Toby's father, why doesn't he say so?

Well, I don't know. He just knows more than he lets on. That's all.

[ Collins ] Ellen, we're ready!Coming!

Hup!There we go.

[ Betsy ] Bye-bye!Bye!Bye!

[ Crickets Chirping ]

Ow!Hmm!

What's the matter, Randy? Kids too much for ya?

I'll be lucky if my back gets straightened out in time for next year's shindig.

[ Chuckles ] Well, just think. Next year, they'll even be bigger.

[ Chuckles ] That Toby sure took a shine to you.

[ Trampas ] Yeah.

[ Randy ] You know, I still think I heard him call you "Pa."

- He did. - That's what I thought. What'd you say?

[ Chuckles ]

Well, I might as well tell you now that it's over.

It seems that Toby had been making up some big stories...

at the orphanage about havin' a father.

When the other kids asked him why this father of his didn't come and get him,

well, he had a real good reason.

He said his father was a spy for the army and he was on a secret mission.

[ Chuckles ] Well, somehow, the kids just didn't believe him.

As a matter of fact, you might say they gave him the horse laugh.

So, when I ran into Toby one day, uh, he nominated me for the job.

Huh! How about that?

Yeah. Trouble is, uh, he began to believe it himself.

Well, you know, come to think of it, there is a resemblance.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, now, if I was gonna get myself a ready-made son,

I'd sure as heck do a lot better than Toby.

Any kid that's gotta go around makin' up a father...

and havin' to lie to the other kids--

- Aren't you bein' a little hard on him? - Oh, I can't stand a liar.

I never could.

And if a kid starts out like that, you can imagine what he's gonna be when he grows up.

I can tell you what he's gonna be.

He's gonna be a big, fat loudmouth. That's what he's gonna be.

Why don't you just shut up?

Well, why don't you go mind your own business? I mean, I'm just tellin'-- [ Groans ]

[ Virginian ] Hey, Hansen! [ Jim ] He's talkin' big! Let's see how tough he is!

Let go!Cut that out!

Cool off! Outside!

Just a minute, Shea.

I, um-- I think you have some explaining to do.

Guess maybe I have.

Well, why did you assume if you told us who you were that nobody'd be willing to help you?

You've never served time.No, I didn't.

But you're not the first man ever worked for me who did.

I'm not so much interested in where a man's been as where he's goin'.

- Has he been doin' the work? - Yes, sir.

Well, there'll be a steady spot for you if you want it.

What Shea's been tellin' us here is between the four of us.

Until you decide otherwise. Agreed?

Agreed.

You know, Jim, I can see why you didn't want to tell Toby that you'd been in prison.

I don't see why you didn't want to tell him you're his father.

I do want to. I wasn't sure of that until tonight in the bunkhouse.

I want him to... get to know me better first.

I'll buy that. But I think you oughta tell Ellen. She's half-guessed it already.

All right.

- Well, that settles it. - Thank you, Judge. I, uh--

Well, I... think a little sleep'll do us all some good. It's been quite a day.

I'm sorry.Oh, that's all right. I was baitin' a trap for you.

I just didn't figure on, uh, gettin' such a good bite.

Hmm. [ Door Opens ]

How much of this do the other hands know? [ Door Closes ]

Only that he stopped when Trampas called him by his right name.

I got him out of the bunkhouse and up here before it went any further.

Good. Let's keep it that way.

Hi. What was Trampas and the new hand doing here?

Oh, just going over the day's activities.

[ Sighs ] Day's activities is right. Boy, am I tired.

Good night.Good night. Oh! You think the boys had some fun?

Oh, did they! One of 'em got so carried away I heard him call Trampas "Pa."

I have to remember to kid him about that tomorrow.

Uh, Betsy?

I'd, uh, just let that drop if I were you.

Why?

Oh, I'd... just let it drop.

Well, all right, since you've given me such a good reason. Good night.

Good night.

[ Mooing ]

Hello, Jim.

Where did you come from?

- Well, we didn't finish our talk before. - I did.

Look, I came a long way, Jim. It wasn't easy pickin' up your trail.

- You wasted your time. - Oh, I don't think so.

- Just what do you expect to get out of this? - $6,000 for Wade and me.

You still don't believe me, huh?

Uh-uh.

You think if I had $9,000, I'd be working here for a dollar a day?

Well, I think you'd be smart enough to not pick it up right away--

unless you have to.

Well, I don't care what you think, Earl. Think it somewhere else.

How's Toby?

We saw him at the orphanage. Nice-lookin' kid.

You leave my boy out of this, Earl.

I'm afraid I can't.

Now get this straight.No, you get thisstraight.

Your boy's with Wade right now.[ Hammer Cocks ]

Oh, Jim. If anything happens to me, you'll never see your kid alive again.

I don't believe you. Sure you do.

You know I wouldn't lie about it. You can check with the orphanage.

$6,000-- and tomorrow morning.

That's impossible. Where would I get that kind of money?

That's your problem.

If I could get it, where would I take it?

Hmm, that's better.

There's a deserted cabin in the draw about five miles west of here. Come alone.

And don't try anything tricky. We understand each other?

See you tomorrow.

- Well, how do you like it? - Ah, it looks better than when it was new.

Well, this new leather will last 10 years,

or you can tell the judge he can have his money back.

Got any strong backs around here to get it inside?

Mine's givin' me the misery.

- Uh, just in time. - I-- I gotta see the judge.

So, carry this in with you.

All right. Come on.

Oh, uh, I can't help you. My back's real bad.

Oh, fine.

Jim?

Sometimes I wonder what you'd do without me.

I do, too, but I guess that's too much to ask.

Boss, I was looking for you. I wanted to ask you--Gimme a hand with this.

Betsy's got a little job for us.Why, sure.

I, uh-- I would help you, but... my-my back just won't take it.

Yeah? How'd you get it in the wagon?

Careful.

[ Betsy ] Right here.

Well, it looks like you did a pretty good job, Harry.Well, I was tellin' Betsy.

If that leather don't last you for 10 years, I give you your money back.

Now, I'll remember that. [ Laughs ][ Laughs ]

Well, Judge, thanks for the business.You're welcome.

Judge, I spoke to Hopkins. He'll sell you 700 head of steers for $14 a head.

But he says he wants cash. Says he needs it.

Hopkins always needs cash.

[ Betsy ] Wait a second while I straighten out the rug.

[ Sighs ]

I'll make out a draft for $10,000.

Take it into town and cash it before the bank closes.

Tomorrow, you can pay him off when you take in a crew to pick up the herd.

All right.

[ Betsy ] All right. You can let go now. Thanks.

[ Garth ] Thank you, boys.

Ahh! It feels good. [ Door Closes ]

See ya later.Yeah.

Oh, uh, what was it you wanted to talk to me about?Oh, uh, nothing.

Nothing important.

[ Whistles ]

Whoa!

Whoa.

Oh, watch your step.

I didn't realize it was so late.

Why, it's the shank of the evening. Huh.

What does that mean?

[ Laughs ]I don't know. [ Laughs ]

Why, I don't--

I wonder what Toby'll do when his father does tell him.

Um, you know-- Um, some fellas take that kind of as an insult.

Just the two of us standin' here and...

big, fat moon shinin'.

And what does she talk about? Love? Romance? Huh.

Uh, she wishes a fella would kiss her good night?

No, no, no. She wants to know about--Trampas?

somebody's--

You went by that last one a little too fast.

Last one.

Oh.

Uh! Oh, hi.I've been waiting for you to get back.

Toby's gone.Oh, not again.

He didn't show up for supper. We've looked everywhere.

Where could he have gone?I don't know, but I better ride out to Shiloh and pass the word.

We'll look for him as soon as it gets daylight.

[ Hammer Cocks ] Hold it right there.

Put up your hands nice and easy.

- Stay out of this, Trampas. - Judge!

Judge!

I said put up your hands.

There's only one way you're gonna stop me.

[ Footsteps Approaching ]That's up to you.

[ Judge, Muttering ] What's going on?In here.

- You've got a visitor. - This is not what you think.

Yeah, yeah. I know. You really came in here to get a book out of the library.

You've got to listen to me.

You were here this afternoon when I arranged to draw some money out of the bank.

Well, I didn't want it for myself.

They're holding Toby. They want $6,000.

Who's holding him? What are you talking about?

Two men I used to work with.

They think I double-crossed 'em on that job I went to prison for.

They've been trailin' me ever since I got out. And now they've got Toby.

He's telling the truth, Judge. I just came from the orphanage. Toby's missing.

You need $6,000 to save your boy's life. Is that it?That's right.

Didn't it occur to you there might be some other way to get the money?

- What do you mean? - Why don't you ask for help?

Well, go ahead. The lock's broken. Take a look inside.

When my foreman came into town, Hopkins had called the deal off.

Now, where are they holding Toby?

I can't tell you that.

Come on, Shea! We don't have time to play games.

In a cabin a few miles from here.

- When do they want this money? - Tomorrow morning.

You take this in to Paul Clark, Trampas. Tell him I need $6,000.

Don't let him tell you he can't open the bank until 9:00.

[ Paper Rustles ]This'll authorize the withdrawal.

On your way back, pick up the sheriff and bring him here with you.

Get moving.Yes, sir.

Now I'll go and get dressed.

[ Ryker ] All set, Judge.

Okay, Jim. Here's the money.

Judge, I know you all want to help me, but I know these men.

If they see anybody else but me comin' after 'em--Don't worry. They won't.

Right on time.

See, Toby? I told you your old man would show up.

A real smart pa you got there.

Trampas ain't my real pa. I just made that up.

I'm not talking about Trampas, whoever he is.

Maddox? Maddox?

Jim.

You all right, Toby?

He's fine. The money.

Check it.

It's like I told you, Toby.

Your pa can do anything he really sets his mind to.

You're not my pa.

Yes, I am, Toby.Well, then why didn't you tell me?

Well, it's a long story. I'll explain it later.

I'd like to hear that myself.

Six on the nose.

How much more was there where you got this?

We made a deal, Maddox.

All right. Come on, kid. It's time we got started.

What do you mean "we"?

Jim, you don't think we'd ride out of here without a little company, do you?

Just in case you tried somethin'.

I'll ride along with you if you like. The boy stays here.

- Toby's insurance. You're not. - Insurance?

If we do run into trouble, who's gonna risk shootin' down a kid?

All right, Toby. Let's go.

Run, Toby!

Come on, Son! Come on! Hurry!

You got quite a pa, Toby.

Toby? They're here!

- How do you feel? - Rarin' to go.

We thought for a while there we were gonna lose you.

Not a chance. I had too much to live for. [ Door Closes ]

I'm ready, Pa.

Well, we might as well be gettin' along.Whew.

Hey!

Bye, Mr. Trampas.So long, pard.

Bye, everybody! [ Betsy, Collins ] Bye.

[ Door Closes ]I, uh--

I really don't know how to--

how to thank you.

Well, uh-- You better get goin'. He's gonna be waitin' for ya.

[ Boys Chattering ] Good-bye. Good-bye, Toby.

Good luck, Toby.Bye, Toby.

Good luck, Toby.Good luck, Toby.

See ya, guys.I'll see ya, Toby. Good luck.

- Well, I guess that puts you on the market again. - [ Chuckles ]

Come to think of it, we have another boy who seems pretty lonesome.

Oh? Hmm. I'll have to look into it.

Give me a good reason to hang around here.

Bye, Toby!Bye, Toby!

I'll see ya!Good luck, Toby.

Bye, Toby!Bye, Toby!

Bye!Bye!

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