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[ Whistle Blowing ]

The town of Medicine Bow has a population of 750.

Poor misguided souls.

Boasts a hotel of 20 rooms and of five full baths.

Not enough hot water to go around, I'll bet.

Oh, why don't we wait until we find out before we complain.

I'm not complaining. I'm just tellin' you what to expect.

"Visitors to the region frequently enjoy visiting the nearby '‘Arapapo' villages."

Ah, that's all we need-- wild Indians.

There hasn't been a scalping in Medicine Bow for years.

Oh, now that's what they'd like you believe.[ Laughs ]

You know, maybe I better send you back home.Well, I wouldn't go.

I promised your father on his deathbed...

that I would take care of you, and I intend to do it.

That was when I was a child. I'm grown up now.

Grown up? Ha!

Who went out last month without their overshoes and nearly caught her death, hmm?

Even so. And who doesn't eat half the time...

unless the food is put right in front of her?

And who, may I ask, sits up reading the fine print until the wee hours...

and has to be led to bed?

Oh, I doubt if you would last a fortnight without me.

You present a strong case, Mrs. Clancy.

You can make fun of me if you like, but just the s--Look, there's a cowboy!

Hello!

Victoria Greenly! Now, a lady does not wave at strangers.Look, he's waving back.

Well, now what did you expect with such brazen conduct?

This guidebook is right. Wyoming isa very friendly country.

[ Sighs ]

[ Randy ] Hey, Trampas!

Come over here!

[ Squawking ]

[ Train Departing ]

Looks like somebody's been marketing at our expense.

Guess we oughta take a look around.Yo.

Sometimes I don't think you got the brains you was born with, boy.

I wasn't gonna pull the trigger.

I was just sightin' in for the fun of it.Matt.

You bury the carcass like I told you?Sure I did.

This is a big range.

Play it smart, we'll eat real good for a long time.

[ Whispering ] Bang!

[ No Audible Dialogue ]

[ Brakes Squealing ]

Thank you.

Oh. We're here.

We're really here, Mrs. Clancy. Isn't that exciting?

Well, if you call being hot and dusty excitin', yeah.

Mind you now. Careful how you handle that.

Don't worry, lady.

[ Trunk Crashes ]

[ Sighs ] Well, let's-- let's find that fancy hotel...

with 20 rooms and no hot water.

Oh, it didn't say it was fancy. It just said it had 20 rooms and five full baths.

[ Both Coughing ]

Oh, why couldn't you have stayed in Philadelphia?

You could have married a nice hometown boy...

and settled down on a paved street.

The way I feel right now, the man I marry's gotta be nine feet tall.

Oh.

Sorry, ma'am.

You have to watch what you say in Wyoming.

Good morning, ladies.Good morning.

The most complete line of dry goods between San Francisco and St. Louis.

We'll be back. I'm gonna be in business here.What kind of business?

Miss Greenly's a professional woman.Professional woman?

Now, wait a minute!

Look, Mrs. Clancy. There's a lovely office.

It won't do.Why not? It looks just the right size to me.

It's next door to a saloon.

Excellent location to get clients.

Hey!

Good mornin'.Good morning. Afraid this saddle isn't right.

What's wrong with it?Fenders don't swing right here.

Like to got me a mouthful of cactus when I tried to rope off it.

I've made saddles in St. Louis for over 20 years.

This is the first complaint I've ever had about my fenders.

I can't get far enough forward. You'll have to take it apart and do it over.

That skin was sewed on wet so it fit the tree.

If I pull it off now, there's gonna be lots of slack.

It'll roll and bother your legs.

Well, I can't use it the way it is.

If you don't wanna fix it, maybe you can find another customer for it.

Not with all the extras you wanted.

I've got a big investment in this saddle.

And I'm the fella that's got to ride in it.

If you want me to pay a premium price,

you'll fix it so I don't get my neck busted next time I use it!

Will you be staying with us long, uh, Miss, uh, Greenly?

How can you read my signature upside down?

Practice. [ Chuckles ]

I do it so much, I can almost read faster that way.

- I'm really not sure. - Not sure about what?

You asked if I were going to be with you long.

Oh. I wanna get a place of my own.

Miss Greenly's a prof--Attorney-at-law.

Oh.

Oh?

Well, may we still have the room?

Ye-- Oh. Oh, yes, of course.

- Uh, Room 12. - Thank you.

[ Groans ] Like a rock.

Hard mattresses and dusty roads. Oh, I'll never understand...

why you insisted on leaving Philadelphia where you were safe and comfortable.

Maybe that's why.

Whoa.

♪♪ [ Piano: Waltz, Slow Tempo ]

♪♪ [ Dissonant Chord ][ Sighs ]

♪♪ [ Repeats, Slowly ]

♪♪ [ Continues ]

Hello.Hello.

Was that your piano playing I interrupted?If you want to call it playing.

Believe me, I'm very happy to have it interrupted.

I'm Victoria Greenly. I came to see Judge Garth about renting the store in town.

I'm Betsy Garth. My father's out of town.

Our foreman can help you if you want to wait until he gets back.

Your foreman's away too? Yes, he's out on the range.

Somebody killed one of our steers. He and the boys went out to find out who did it.

I've read about rustlers.

Oh, I don't think you could exactly call one steer "cattle rustling."

Would you like to come in?Perhaps I'd better make an appointment.

Oh, he's been out for quite a while. I'm sure he'll be--

Oh, here he comes right now.

Probably some drifter got stuck out there with nothin' to eat.

There's a lot easier ways to get a meal without killin' one of our steers.

The way he covered his tracks, looks like he had some practice.

Hey, Betsy's wavin' to us.

Fellas!

Looks like she wants to see us.

How long you been in town?Since this morning.

I'll bet you're from the East.Philadelphia.

I could tell because you're wearin' a very Eastern-looking dress.

Oh, I'm gonna have to get a new wardrobe. I want to look as if I belonged here.

Hi. You're the one I want.

- What can I do for you? - This is Miss Victoria Greenly.

It is "Miss," isn't it?That's right.

- I think we almost met in town. - I remember. I wasn't looking where I was going.

This is Trampas and Randy. How do you do?

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

Miss Greenly just got in from Philadelphia.

Well, I'd be, uh, delighted to show you around the ranch, ma'am.

She's here on business, Trampas.

I'm interested in renting that vacant store in town that belongs to Judge Garth.

Betsy said I should talk to you about it.Fine. Come on inside.

Well, that was a nice try, Trampas.

Well, I just wanted to make her feel at home.Whose home?

You know, this kid's gettin' awful fresh lately.

Get outta here! [ Whistles ]

What'd she wanna rent that place in town for? Do you know?

She didn't say. Maybe a ladies' store.

"Finest Eastern dresses this side of Philadelphia." How's that sound?

I don't know. She doesn't look like a businesswoman to me.

Well, uh, what else would she want it for?

Ah, let's see.

- She could be-- - An attorney?

You seem to find that surprising.

It's just that I don't think I've ever met a female lawyer before.

Well, that makes us even. I've never met a cowboy before.

Shall we get on with business?Yes, of course.

How much to you want for the rent?

Well, Judge Garth is asking $30 a month.

That will be agreeable. If you'll just draw up the lease--

Uh, Miss Greenly, may I ask if you have private means of support,

or will you be relying upon your fees as an attorney?

That's a very personal question.

Well, I'm sorry, but I do represent the landlord.

- Don't you think I'll earn enough to pay for the rent? - Well--

You wouldn't ask a question like that if I were a seamstress or a governess.

A governess would hardly be running a store.

You know very well what I mean.

You see, Miss Greenly, out here at least,

most law cases are between men.

It might be hard for a man to think about hiring a woman to fight for him.

A legal fight is one with brains, not brawn.

- Or don't you concede a woman can have a brain? - Of course you have a brain!

You just don't think I should be allowed to use it. Is that it?

Miss Greenly, you don't seem to understand. I have an obligation to Judge Garth...

to make sure that any tenant is financially responsible.

Perhaps I should conduct my business with Judge Garth. When will he be back?

- I don't know exactly, but-- - Then I'll just make other arrangements.

I'm sorry to have taken up your time.

Look, we-- we seem to have gotten off onto the wrong foot here.

We certainly do.

I'll see you later, Betsy-- in town.Bye, Miss Greenly.

Well, I must say that was a fine performance.

How did you--I listened. How else?

Don't tell me that you're one of those men...

that think that the woman's place is in the home?

No! As long as she's not my woman.

Well, then why didn't you rent her the building?

It was strictly a matter of business. A lady lawyer might not be a very good risk.

Well, isn't she even entitled to a chance to fail?

Not at your father's expense-- while I'm in charge.

I'll bet he'dwant to help her.

He's not old-fashioned like some people I know.Hmm!

You women sure do stick together.

I guess I must be growing up.

When I was a child, I used to think you were right about everything.

[ Door Closes ]Now you know.

I, uh, saw Miss Greenly drivin' out.

You're losin' your touch, lettin' her get away that quick.

Trampas, if you were in trouble with the law, would you go to a woman lawyer?

Why not? If she were pretty.No, I'm serious.

- Y-You mean that's what she is? - Uh-huh.

[ Chuckles ] Uh-huh.

What do you know?He doesn't think she'll get any customers.

- They call 'em clients. - All right, clients.

Well, I think women would make good lawyers. They're born devious.

We'redevious? Who was it that made a date with two girls for the same dance...

then told 'em he was sick with quinsy and couldn't go?

Well, that wasn't bein' devious. That's what you call self-preservation.

The thing is, if a woman can't win an argument any other way, she can always cry.

Then she can't lose.I don't cry.

- You will when you're older. - I will not.

I didn't notice Miss Greenly crying either.

I thought she behaved very quietly and calmly and courteously,

like the lady that she so obviously is.

So there.

Oh, I could've killed him with my bare hands! [ Sniffles ]

"I have an obligation to Judge Garth to make sure that every tenant...

is financially responsible."

Now, he wouldn't have said that to me if I'd been a man.Indeed he wouldn't.

It was all I could do to keep from bursting into tears right then and there.

I was just so mad. [ Sniffles ]

At least I didn't give him that satisfaction.

What are you doing?Well, now don't you worry.

We'll be out of here on the mornin' train.We'll do no such thing.

Well, you certainly don't intend to stay here and be insulted, do you?

I intend to stay here and make him eat his words.

Well, now suppose he's right. Suppose nobody does want to hire a female attorney.

I will get a client if I have to send you out to smash a window.

But first, we gotta find a place to live.

Well, now what's wrong with a hotel?

We are not staying here between trains.

We are going to live here.

[ Huffs ]

[ Mooing ]

[ Men Whistling, Shouting ]

[ Mooing ]

[ Horse Approaching ]

Howdy.What are you doin' on Shiloh range?

We, uh-- We thought this was public land.Now you know different.

Guess we'll have to move on then.

Don't mind if we finish eatin', do you?

Where'd you get the beef?

We brought it with us.

You wouldn't happen to have a carcass handy, would you?

No, sir. We, uh-- We butchered a couple of days back...

and left the carcass where we was camped.

Funny, I don't see no badge on you to come around askin' so many questions.

Judge Henry Garth owns this range. I'm his foreman. Anything else you want to know?

[ Chuckles ] He didn't mean no offense.

All right, you've had a meal on the house. Finish it, pack up and get out.

And don't do it again, or you willhave the sheriff after you.

We admit we got no right on somebody else's property, but, uh,

we sure didn't kill one of your steers.

Like I said, we, uh, brought that steer with us.

Sure you did. Just don't do it again.

How many times did I tell you boys to bury the carcass?

We did bury it.

Don't lie to me.

They wouldn't miss a steer on a spread like this unless they found the carcass.

You gonna let him chase us outta here?

Course not.

We're gonna be more careful.

Isn't itlovely?

But it doesn't say how much they want for it.

Let's look inside.

It's adorable!

Mrs. Clancy? Look, it's open.

Now wait a minute!

Oh, now, can't go prowling around someone else's house.

Oh.

The sofa would be just fine there.

Nice.

Papa's chairs on either side of the fireplace.Hmm.

The oak table would be perfect here.

Well, now let's see what the kitchen's like before you make too many plans.

Howdy.

Stove needs a little fixin' up, but everything else is in pretty good shape.

What are you doing here?I was on my way down to the hotel to see you.

I thought I'd stop by here and fix the lock on the front door first.

Oh, don't tell me this property is owned by Judge Garth too.I'm afraid so.

Come on, Mrs. Clancy.Oh, now wait a minute, ladies.

Will you be kind enough to tell me where I can find property in Medicine Bow...

that is not owned by Judge Garth?

- Are you the man that wouldn't rent us the office? - Not exactly.

What do you mean? You-- If you'll let me get a word in edgewise,

I'll be happy to tell you what I mean.

I needed some kind of assurance that you could pay the rent.

That's when you took over the conversation.

I was on my way down to see you to tell you that, if you have references...

and the price suits you and you still want the office--

- I have, it does and I do. - Well, good. Then that's settled.

Now, do you want to rent the house too?

I certainly do. I've fallen in love with it already.

Maybe we can talk about it over lunch?

There's nothin' to talk about. She says she wants it.

There may be a few business details to be worked out.

Won't you join us?

No, thanks. I'm not hungry.

I'm starved.

I'm sorry we got off on the wrong foot. You're really very kind.

But, uh, unenlightened. I even got it from Betsy.

Oh, you can't help the way the world is. [ Horse Approaching ]

What do you say? Heard you were in town. I've been lookin' for you.

[ Virginian ] Emmett Ryker, this is Miss Victoria Greenly.

Emmett's our deputy sheriff.How do you do?

- What's on your mind? - Jack Morgan says you owe him $125.

Well, he's out of his mind. I told him I'd pay him when he made my saddle right.

Well, he's taking you to court over it. Here's, uh-- Here's your summons.

This is ridiculous.

I don't owe him any money, and he knows it. He's just tryin' to bluff me out of it.

Yeah, well, you can call his bluff at 10:30 tomorrow morning.

Nice to have met you.

Oh, boy.

I'm afraid we'll have to postpone that lunch.

If I've gotta be back in town again tomorrow morning, I'd better get back to the ranch.

I know a good lawyer.[ Chuckles ]

Thanks, but I don't need a lawyer for this, male or female.

He hasn't got a leg to stand on, and he knows it.

Just thinks I'll pay him rather than waste a morning in court.

- I'm gonna show him how wrong he is. - Good luck.

Hoo, son. Hoo.

[ Door Opens ]

Not under covers yet?

Why do they call it "wild and woolly"?

It could be any country town in Pennsylvania.

You'd better be gettin' some sleep.

People are people, whether they come from Philadelphia or Medicine Bow.

Their behavior is different.

You know, I like the way they behave.

They're simple. They're honest. They're direct.

[ Sighs ] We see what we want to see...

and shut our eyes to everything else.

I hope they like me.Well, they'd be very ungracious not to.

It's just wonderful to be here.Oh, come on now.

To bed with you, or you won't be worth your salt tomorrow.

Tomorrow. Tomorrow we-- we start a new life.

Not unless you get some sleep tonight.

[ Sighs ]

[ Clopping Hooves ]

Scrolls and curlicues are more fittin' for females.

The public would be suspicious of an attorney with scrolls and curlicues.

Well, I'm sick and tired of plain block letterin'.[ Both Chuckle ]

Miss Greenly? Good morning.

My name is Brad Carter. I'm a fellow lawyer.I'm very happy to meet you.

I understand you're from Philadelphia.

Now, what made you decide to come clear out here?

I looked it up. Wyoming has the fewest number of attorneys per capita.

I thought there might be room for one more.

There is. I hope you don't mind my saying, but...

Philadelphia lawyers have improved since my time.

- We'll find that out in court someday, I hope. - It'll be a pleasure.

May I offer you a cup of coffee? I have some inside.

Oh, no, thank you. I have to be in court. I have a hearing at 10:30.

Just wanted to introduce myself and wish you luck.

Thank you. I have a feeling I'm gonna need a lot of it.

Bye-bye.Good-bye.

Want a hyphen after "attorney" here?No.

Well, he uses 'em.Well, let's be different.

Good morning.

Good morning.Hmm.

[ Virginian ] "Victoria Greenly, Attorney at law." Looks good.

I've been thinking. Are you sure you don't need an attorney?

The other man has one.He needs one.

Have you had any experience with the law?

- What experience do I need to tell the truth? - You have a position to defend.

It'll take the judge just five minutes to understand my position.

I'm afraid law isn't that simple.

It is when you keep lawyers out of it.

If I were a man, would you let me handle your case?

Nope.Are you sure about that?

Positive. I hate to disappoint you, but I just don't need a lawyer.

Did you or did you not order the saddle in question from Jack Morgan?

I told you before.

No, I did not.

You didn't order a saddle?

[ Virginian ] I didn't say that. Oh, then youdid order a saddle.

Not the one I got.

Your Honor, would you please direct this witness to be more responsive to the questions?

Can't you see he's just tryin' to trick me?The court considers itself...

competent to judge the relevancy of the counsel's questions...

without any help from the witness.

I didn't say you weren't, Your Honor. I just said--I know what you said.

Now let's get on with the trial.

If the witness will allow me to continue,

did you or did you not order a saddle from Jack Morgan?

[ Virginian ] A saddle, yes.

And did you or did you not agree to pay the sum of $125...

for that saddle that you ordered from Jack Morgan?

I haven't finished answering your other question yet.

You've answered it to my satisfaction.

You only heard part of the answer!Your Honor, I ask again...

to direct this witness to stop arguing with me.

[ Judge ] The witness is so ordered.

You will get your chance to plead your side of the case in due time.

And I trust you'll be better prepared to conduct yourself properly...

than you've shown yourself to be so far.

Now this court will recess for one half hour, after which,

any further outburst will be cited for contempt.

[ Gavel Raps ]

Go ahead and say it.

Oh, now-- [ Chuckles ] I wouldn't worry.

Why, if things go real good, you might not get more than 15 or 20 years on the rock pile.

Maybe if you didn't get quite so angry-- Who wouldn't get angry?

You come in here to tell a simple story, and they bring up everything under the sun...

except the rotten saddle they're tryin' to stick you with!

I know one thing. If I ever get arrested for anything,

I'm sure gonna get that fella Carter to be my lawyer.

[ Sighs ]

Hello.Hello.

W-Would you help me move this?Sure.

Thanks.I have to be back in court in a few minutes.

I know you do.Were you there?

Oh, I looked in just for the fun of it.

I guess you were too busy arguing with the judge to see me.

Uh, it's gonna have to go a little more this way.

[ Strains ]Yeah, that's fine.

I still think the whole matter should've been settled in five minutes.

In your favor?Well, of course.

I imagine Mr. Morgan probably feels the same way,

only with different results in mind.

That's gonna be fine.

I guess it's probably too late to do anything about it, but--

On one condition-- you place yourself entirely in my hands.

That's what you came here for, wasn't it-- to ask me to represent you?

Well, it... looks like I do need a lawyer after all.

Do you agree to my terms?

Have you ever tried a case before?

Well, if you're not ready to have faith in me, why, you might talk to Mr. Evans.

I'm sure you'd have more confidence.

I already tried. He's outta town.

Well, at least you're honest.

What are you going to do now?

That's up to you, counselor.

My fee is $15 if I win and five dollars if I lose.

Is that all right?Fine.

First thing we have to do is to get a postponement...

so I can prepare the case.

Do you know anything at all about saddles?

No, but I will when I go into court.

[ Sighs, Groans ]

This here is known as a fender.

You want a fender that swings forward all the way,

so you can reach your horse's shoulders if you feel like it.

If you're goin' downhill, get your feet out in front of you, balance yourself.

You want a cantle board that's not too high,

so you can get in and out of the saddle in a hurry over the back.

Don't want your rolls too big, so you can dive off...

if your horse steps in a gopher hole.

I see. Are there many gopher holes out here?You bet.

Giddyap. Come on. Come on.

Giddyap. Come on.

[ Cattle Mooing In Distance ]

[ Men Whistling, Shouting ]

[ Whistling, Shouting Continue ]

[ Whistle ]

[ No Audible Dialogue ][ Spectators Chattering ]

Good luck.Luck has nothing to do with it.

[ Door Opens ]

[ Gavel Raps ]Court is now in session.

[ Train Whistle Blowing ]

[ Brakes Squealing ]

Hello, Judge. Have a good trip? I'll take that.

No, not particularly. Only good thing about having to go to the city is that...

it makes me appreciate the country more.

Hmm.I wouldn't know about that. I never been to a big city.

At your age, it might offer some attraction. Everything all right at the ranch?

Yeah, just fine, now that the foreman's got hisself a lawyer.

- Lawyer? What for? - So the judge won't hold him in contempt.

What are you talkin' about?

The lawsuit. He's in court now. You wanna stop by there?

Yeah.

I always like to look in when one of my hands is being sued.

- Mr. Morgan, how long have you been making saddles? - About 20 years.

How long have you been making saddles in Wyoming?

[ Morgan ] Oh, about three months.

[ Victoria ] Where did you practice your trade before you came to Medicine Bow?

St. Louis, Missouri.

Are you presently making a Missouri saddle or a Wyoming saddle?

[ Chuckles ] I'm making a horse saddle.

[ Others Laughing ] [ Gavel Rapping ]

Would Your Honor direct the witness to answer my question, please?

The witness is instructed to answer the questions.

I'm making the kind of a saddle I've always made.

[ Victoria ] In Missouri. [ Morgan ] Yes.

Then you're making a Missouri saddle.

Well, yes, if you want to call it that.

I do want to call it that.

What were your saddles used for in St. Louis?

Mainly herding cattle.

Around the cattle yards.Yes.

- What is a working saddle used for out here? - For herding cattle.

- Around the cattle yards? - [ Chuckles ]

There are no cattle yards in these parts, little lady.

[ Morgan Chuckles ] [ Spectators Laughing ]

[ Gavel Rapping ][ Laughing Stops ]

I'm glad you find my questions so amusing, Mr. Morgan.

Perhaps you'd be good enough to tell us where the Wyoming cowboy...

does, uh, use his saddle.

On the range.

How many hours does he spend in his saddle?

Well, I presume a full working day.

[ Victoria ] How long is that? [ Morgan ] Well, I'm not sure.

Well, how long is a working day in St. Louis?

Was it eight hours? Or 10?Well, something like that.

A range cowboy is sometimes in his saddle...

15 to 20 hours in the open country.

Now would you say that he has different requirements from a yard rider?

A good saddle is a good saddle no matter how it's used.

And I make a good saddle.

[ Spectators Murmuring Quietly ]

What kind of stitching did you use?

Punched holes and laced the rawhide through the way I always do.

[ Victoria ] You didn't hand stitch it? [ Morgan ] Why should I?

If you'd ever tried riding in a buckstitched saddle for any length of time,

I don't believe you'd ask that question, Mr. Morgan.

[ Spectators Murmuring, Chattering ]

-The defendant choose his saddle from one of your trees? -Yes.

Did he see exactly what he was going to get?Well, sure he did.

I said, "exactly," Mr. Morgan.

Well, maybe not all the extras he ordered.

But those "extras," as you put them, were included in the price he was to pay, weren't they?

People want all sorts of things. I try to oblige 'em the best way I can.

- Is that the best answer you can give me, Mr. Morgan? - Objection.

Counselor's badgering the witness.

Objection overruled.

[ Victoria ] I'll ask the question again.

Were the extras included in the price of the saddle?

Yes.

Did you have any objections at the time to the defendant's requests?

Objection. [ Judge ] Overruled.

No, ma'am.

Did you tell him you'd never made such a saddle before?

That question wasn't brought up.

Why? Were you afraid you'd lose the order?

- Objection. - Sustained.

Mr. Morgan, what's "dallying"?

Playing your rope around your saddle horn when you've lassoed a steer.

Do the St. Louis cowboys dally?No, they mostly tie hard and fast.

Then it isn't necessary to have a good dally horn on a Missouri saddle.

Dallying's dangerous. When a steer hits the end of your rope,

if you got a loose loop, you can lose a finger.

On the other hand, if a steer is tied to your horn...

and he happens to catch your horse off-balance,

you may have an injured horse watching your saddle go down the draw.

[ Spectators Murmuring, Chattering ]

May I respectfully ask the court what this has to do with the case at hand?

Well, counsel seems to be making the point...

that you can't put a Wyoming man on a Missouri saddle.

- [ Spectators Laughing Loudly ] - [ Gavel Raps ]

Exactly, Your Honor. Thank you.

Mr. Morgan, I'm fully aware of how bewildering it can be to come out West...

and find you have to learn a whole new way of doing things.

But you can't expect your customers to pay for the things you have to learn.

[ Spectators Murmuring, Chattering ]

Your witness.

Your Honor, may I request a conference at the bench?

You may come forward.

[ Quietly ] Well, Your Honor, since hearing Miss Greenly's...

able presentation of her client's case,

I believe some sort of compromise can be worked out...

that will be in the best interests of both justice and the two litigants.

Is this, uh, agreeable to your client?

- I'm sure it will be, Your Honor. - Miss Greenly?

I agree with Mr. Carter.

Do you wish to, uh, confer with your client first?

That won't be necessary. He agreed to abide by my judgment.

Well, very well. I'll leave the matter in your hands.

Court's dismissed.

[ Spectators Chattering ]Suppose we can work out the compromise over supper?

I'd be delighted to.

I don't get it.They offered to make a compromise settlement.

I agreed.On what basis?

That'll be worked out between Mr. Carter and me.

Congratulations, Miss Greenly.

That was a splendid presentation.Thank you.

I'm Judge Garth. I'm very grateful to you.

I understand I was about to lose a good foreman till you came along.

Well, I wouldn't go that far, but I appreciate your kind words.

I've heard a great deal about you since I've been here.

- Oh? Favorable, I trust. - Quite.

Well, perhaps you'd like to go into more detail at supper tonight at Shiloh?

I'm terribly sorry, but I promised I'd dine with Mr. Carter.

We have to work out the details of the settlement.

Oh. Well, I mustn't stand in the way of... justice. Perhaps tomorrow night?

- I'd be delighted. - Good.

Congratulations. Just when I thought I was all set to be foreman.

You were wonderful. Wasn't she?

I would've told you before, but I was too busy eating crow.

You did a fine job.Thank you.

Hello, Brad.Judge Garth.

Pick you up at 6:00?Fine.

Well, shall we get home? See you tomorrow night.Good-bye, Judge.

I can hardly wait to get arrested for somethin'.

Oh, I got an offer from the Halliburton Company for some of our blooded stock.

Price seems fair, but, uh, I'm not sure I want to let anything go right now.

But you'll have some ideas on that, won't you?

Hmm? What? Oh, I'm sorry, Judge.

Oh, I just, uh, said I was looking forward to tomorrow night.

Mm-hmm.

Now, I guess that'll show them.

Well, now just remember that one swallow doesn't make a whole summer.

Oh, well, now I'm not talkin' about swallows. I'm a-talkin' about you.

And I'm so proud of you, I could bust out a-cryin'.

Well, don't you do it, because I might cry too.

To Medicine Bow's newest and fairest addition.

I'll second that.

Well, it's only water, but I'll third it.[ All Chuckle ]

Thank you.

To my landlord, my client and my new friend.

Well, what do you think about women lawyers now?

- They're beautiful. - That's not what I mean.

That's not fair, Betsy. We have him at a disadvantage.

No, seriously. I was very impressed by how much you were able...

to understand about a working ranch hand's saddle.

Most women wouldn't have been able to tell the difference...

between the two types of saddles.

Why not? Because, although you are an excellent lawyer,

you are not a working ranch hand-- for which I'm very grateful.

Well, you got away with it this time, but don't press your luck.

I don't intend to. From now on, I won't say a word.

I'm sorry. I must sound awfully touchy.

Well, you probably have plenty of cause to be.

You and a handful of others have been showing men...

that they don't have a monopoly on brains.

And that's a very shattering experience to some men-- present company excepted.

Of course.

Now, Betsy, will you do the honors?

Well, shall we go into the living room where we can talk about them?

All right.I'll join you presently for the coffee.

Very remarkable young woman.You won't get an argument out of me on that.

No, I-- I didn't think I would.

Now, uh, about that Halliburton offer--

Um, make yourself comfortable, and I'll get some coffee.Thank you.

Um, I think he likes you.

Well, I hope so. Um, I admire your father very much.

Oh, I wasn't talkin' about my father.

I just can't believe all that's happened to me in such a short time.

I keep thinking I'm gonna wake up and find out I'm dreaming.

What's the matter? Do I sound giddy?

No, but it's just hard for me to remember that yesterday you were in court,

cuttin' Morgan up into little pieces.

Well, I was just doing my job, the same as you.

What made you wanna be a lawyer? I've always been interested in it.

My father used to say he knew from the minute I was born that that's what I was going to be.

I came forth howling bloody murder.

Was your father a lawyer? The best in Pennsylvania.

That's why I didn't want to stay there and practice.

I figured, if I got any chances, it would be because of his name, and I want to do it on my own.

I can understand that.

No, I don't think I'm carrying any banners.

But it is true that when one woman takes a step forward, every woman benefits.

You really think there's that much prejudice?

Come on, now. Admit it. It's still hard for you to accept, isn't it?

I thought we settled that at dinner.

No, but in the back of your mind you still have the thought that,

"She did a good job in court yesterday... for a woman."

Well, maybe, but--You wouldn't say Brad Carter did a good job for a man.

Certainly not. He lost.Don't avoid the issue.

It's just that I think that...

being a lawyer and being a woman...

must be the way you'd like people to think about you,

as long as... one doesn't get in the way of the other.

Whoa, boys.

Thank you for driving me back. I had a lovely evening.

Victoria, what I said back there on the road--

I didn't mean it as a criticism.

Just a warning?Oh, more an acknowledgement...

that you seem to handle both jobs equally well.

Thank you.Good night.

Good night.

[ Sighing ]

- Oh, you're home. - Mm-hmm.

Did you have a good time?Wonderful.

Well, you should have. It's late enough.

Did the judge drive you home?

No.

Now don't tell me that you came home in a buggy...

at this time of night with that foreman of his?

Yes, I did.

Did he make advances to you?

Course not.

I have my hopes.

Victoria!

Pleasant dreams, Mrs. Clancy.

Now, easy there.

Careful how you handle that sofa.

It's a very valuable piece of furniture.

And watch those arms getting it through the door.

Oh.

Easy.

And don't track dirt in the living room. We just got the rug put down.

Right over here.

Take it easy.

Careful.

Careful now.

Put it right over there next to the wall.

Wait a minute! Don't bump the table.

Well, we'll leave it there for now. We can always move it later.

Well, what are you waitin' for? Get on with you!

You're gettin' paid by the hour.

Oh, Mrs. Clancy, let me help you with that.

Oh, thank you.Where do you want it?

Well, in the dining room.

[ Strains ] Straight back.

More. More.

That's right. Right there.

I, uh, just dropped by to say hello to Victoria.

Little more to the left.

That's fine. Miss Greenly's not here.

Mrs. Clancy?

Mrs. Clancy? I got it!

Oh, that's grand.[ Both Chuckle ]

[ Victoria ] Hello.Hello. I gather you have good news.

It's my second case. It's a fight over property lines.

Well, as long as it's not against Judge Garth, congratulations.

No, it isn't. Thank you.Oh, not there. They go over here.

I, uh-- I just came by to see how things were going.

Right now things are in a mess. But come by in a few days,

and you won't recognize the place.

Better than that, why don't you come by for dinner Saturday night?

Oh, you'll probably be very busy preparing your new case.

Oh, not too busy to cook dinner.

Oh, you've got a deal.Fine. I'll see you Saturday.

Bye, Mrs. Clancy.

Okay, that's fine. All right.

Wasn't that nice of him to stop by?

What's this about cookin' supper?

You weren't supposed to be listening. But that's right.

And you're gonna be doing the cookin'.

I don't see why I can't be a lawyer and a woman too.

Oh, listen to her now. You've never even boiled a kettle of water.

That, Mrs. Clancy, will be our secret.

If I can read a legal tort, I can read a cookbook too.

Thank you.

Saints preserve us.

If it please the court?

Laws are established as rules of conduct for civilized people.

And civilized people must fight for the law whenever it needs defending.

A man who picks up a gun and goes after a suspected thief...

is answering possible robbery with potential murder.

He's compounding lawlessness.

He's defeating the law.

He would judge his fellow man with rage in his heart and a gun in his hand.

And a gun or a fistfight doesn't prove who was right,

only who's strong.

Here is where men with grievances must come--

here in a court of law, where both sides will be heard,

where justice will be administered with due deliberation.

This is the civil process for civilized people,

and it must be upheld.

I'm here to plead for a man,

but I also must plead for the law.

That's it.

You know him? I work for him.

Well.

Hi, Randy.

Finished already?Finished what?

That, uh, water hole at Sand Canyon I told you to clean out.

Holy smoke, I forgot about it.Well, that's all right. We all make mistakes.

[ Men Whistling ]

What's got into him? How come he didn't bawl me out?I don't know,

but whatever it is, you better go get that water hole fixed...

before he gets over it. [ Kisses ]

[ Horse Whinnies In Distance ]Whoa.

What you stoppin' for?Thought I heard something.

[ Nickers ][ Quietly ] Steady. Steady.

I don't hear nothin'.Let's take a look.

[ Horses Approaching ]

Thought I told you to beat it.

Well, now, we, uh-- we was goin' to.

I see you got smarter. Where'd you bury the carcass this time?

Now listen, mister--No, you listen.

You had your warnin', and you wouldn't take it.

This time, I'm gonna make it stick.

You got no right to do that to our food.

Trampas, you and Jim take 'em into town.

[ Older Man ] You gonna have us put in jail?

That's right. Now get movin'.

You're good at givin' orders. Let's see if you can take a few.

Now you tell them to ride outta here and keep goin'.

Go on. Tell 'em!

Get movin'. Fast.

Tell Ryker to hold 'em a couple of days on a trespassing charge.

They've been doin' more than trespassing. They're butcherin' our beef.

I don't want 'em hung. I just want 'em outta here.

Tell him to let 'em sweat a couple of days, and then...

let 'em go on condition they keep movin'.

All right.

You're gettin' famous! Look at this.

Front page no less.Oh!

[ Mrs. Clancy ] "Miss Victoria Greenly,

"recently arrived in Medicine Bow from Philadelphia,

made an impressive speech to the jur--"

You notice they say "impressive."Yes.

I ordered a dozen extra copies.Oh, you shouldn't have. It looks immodest.

I didn't say they were for you. [ Sighs ]

I always said Medicine Bow was a fine town.

Yes, I remember.

Well, I won't take up any more of your time.

You'll have clients by the dozens swarming in here once they read that paper.

Wait a minute, I'll go with you. I have to get food for tonight.

Oh. You're not still serious about cookin' the dinner.Well, certainly I am.

Oh. Well, let me fix it, then, while you and your young man get acquaint--

No. No, it wouldn't be the same. I have to prove something.

Prove somethin'? To him?

To myself.

Hello, Sally.Hello, Trampas.

- That's a mighty pretty hat. - When did you get over the quinsy?

Um, first day out of bed.

Let's go, pard. So long, Sally.

[ Galloping Hooves ]

Hello, Miss Greenly.

I hear you have a date tonight.Hello, Trampas.

I don't know what you done to him, ma'am, but you sure softened him up.

Makes him a lot easier to work for.

- Did he come into town with you? - No, uh,

Jim and I had an errand to run.

Well, see ya.

So you just wanted to prove somethin' to yourself, did you?

Well, if you ask me, it's that foreman you're tryin' to impress.

What do you have against him?

Oh, if you like him that much,

I have nothin' against him.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Knife Chops ]

Don't do that.

Stop that.

[ Knocking ][ Grunts ]

Just a minute!

- Hello, Tommy. - You said you'd give me a nickel...

to tell you when somebody got locked up in jail.

Just a minute. Just a minute.

There's three men. I talked to one of 'em through the window.

- He said they didn't do nothin' wrong. - Thank you, Tommy.

Yes, ma'am.

All we done was make camp on somebody's range land. We didn't mean any harm.

We didn't even know it wasn't government property.

You mean they put you in jail for that?

Not only put us in jail, they--

they like to beat my son to death.

That's outrageous. Sheriff?

Not many people care about what happens to folks...

without any money.

Sheriff, what's the charge against Mr. Potter and his sons?

[ Ryker ] Well, I guess you could call it a misdemeanor.

When will the hearing be?Two or three days.

Why not immediately?Because I said two or three days.

Well, in that case, I demand they be released on bail.

You got $15?

You searched me. You know we ain't.

Uh-huh. In that case, I'm afraid we can't--I'll put it up.

I don't think it's fair to deny due process just because they haven't any money.

If that's the way you want it.

I left my purse at home. Will you take a bank draft?Sure.

What are you staring at? Haven't you ever seen anybody put up bail before?

Not with flour on their face.

You heard the lady. You're free on bail.

Well, now, that's more like it.We gonna beat it?

[ Door Closes ]I got a score to settle first.

Well, as long as you're so set on doin' everything yourself, I thought I--

[ Sighs ] What happened?

Oh, I had to go to the jail, and it took longer than I thought.

Poor dear.I'm a failure.

Oh, you're no such thing. There's more to bein' a woman than just cookin'.

Now, you go wash your face and blow your nose while I tidy up things a bit.

Oh, what good will that do? The whole dinner is ruined.

Well, then, I guess I'll just have to cook another one.

And no one ever need know the difference.

But that would be dishonest.Indeed it would.

Now come on. Out. Out.

This looks too pretty to eat.

And before this goes any further, I want to admit it. I owe you an apology.

For what?Well, I just couldn't believe...

that a woman with all your other talents could really cook a meal like this.

You better try it before you commit yourself.

I was wrong. It's even better than it looks.

Oh, where's Mrs. Clancy?She went to a prayer meeting.

Oh. Bet she's jealous of your cooking.

No. No, not really.[ Chuckles ]

You're not eating.

Mmm. And to think you did all this after a full day at the office.

Not many women could handle two jobs as well.

Well, I'm glad you approve.

Frankly, I've always been a little leery...

of women that want to compete in a man's world.

I've always felt that they were, well--

- A woman's place is in the home? - Something like that.

Well, I do, too, only, uh, not necessarily all day long every day.

I think an intelligent woman should be able to have a career and also be a woman.

The only thing she'd have to decide is which comes first.

Well, there needn't be any conflict between the two. In theory maybe.

The world doesn't always operate on theory. The law does.

First the theory and then the practical application. That's what I like about it.

Everything nice and tidy, huh?

Well, is there any reason why life can't be that way, if you really work at it?

Only one reason-- people.

[ Silverware Clatters ]You're a cynic.

Maybe I've just been around a little more than you have.

Then you don't really think it would work.

I didn't say that.

I just said it wouldn't be easy.

I shouldn't have listened to you. Here I'm trying to impress you,

and you end up drying the dishes.[ Chuckles ]

Well, that just goes to show that a cowboy can lead a double life too.

There. Didn't break a single one.

Only don't pass the word around Shiloh.

The boys in the bunkhouse might get some ideas about how I can use my spare time.

And I've got some ideas about that myself.I'll keep your secret.

May I offer you a drink?I'm afraid not. I--

I've got to be going.[ Quietly ] Oh.

Gotta see the sheriff before he closes up shop.

Caught some drifters on Shiloh range today, and I sent them into jail.

I want to check on it before I leave.

W-Were they the men that Trampas, uh, brought in?Yes. Why? Did you see them?

I... got them out on bail.

You what?

Well, their constitutional rights were being violated.

You can't hold a man without bail on a misdemeanor.

They weren't in jail on a misdemeanor.

Yes, they were. They were trespassing.

I ran them in because I caught 'em killing our steers.

- But-- - I didn't charge 'em because I didn't want 'em to get hung.

I just wanted to scare 'em into clearing out of the country.

I-I'm sorry. I didn't know. I--

Never mind. It's done now. Where'd they get the money for bail?

Um, I put it up.

- Afraid you can kiss that money good-bye. - Are you angry?

Well, I do think the point might've been made...

a little more strong if you hadn't done it, but, uh,

it's your money.

And it was a wonderful dinner.

I'm glad you liked it.

Well--I can't do it.

What are you talking about?I didn't make dinner.

Mrs. Clancy did. Uh, the one I started burned to a crisp.

I-I'm a rotten cook.

I wanted to impress you.

You did.

You still do.

Stay there.

Let's get outta here.

It's all right. They've gone.They were the same men, weren't they?

It's all over now. There's nothin' to be scared of.

Come on. Let's go inside.

Are you all right?I-I don't know.

My-- I feel as if my knees are gonna cave in.Here. Here, sit down. Sit down.

There's nothing to be afraid of. We'll round 'em up tomorrow.

They could've killed you, and it was my fault.

I told you, it's all over. Now I want you to stop blaming yourself.

They could just as easily have ambushed me two days from now.

[ Knocking ]

That must be Mrs. Clancy.

Good evening. Is Miss--

Is Miss Greenly in?Yes, she is.

May I come in, please?

Yes.

I'm sorry to call at this hour, Miss Greenly, but I saw your light on,

and I have to catch the 10:00 train to Cheyenne.

My name is John Anderson, and I'm on the governor's staff.

- I'd better be going. - What I have to say will only take a minute.

After I heard you in court, I telegraphed the governor,

suggesting a job for you with the territorial government in Cheyenne.

Me?

I won't pretend I don't think it's smart politics,

but I wouldn't have recommended you if I hadn't thought you were a very able attorney.

I just got an answer from the governor.

Well, the pay wouldn't be much, but you might get some satisfaction out of being...

the first woman in the territory to hold such a position.

Well, you'll no doubt want to think it over.

Just wire me at the capitol building in Cheyenne when you decide.

Thank you very much. I appreciate it.Oh, I'm not doing you a favor.

We feel you'll be a great asset to our staff.

Good night.

[ Victoria ] Good night.

I can't believe it.

I'd better go. You've got some thinking to do.

I don't want to leave here.

Don't get left behind now.

Perhaps that would be the solution.

You won't get an argument outta me.

Why don't you tell me not to go then?

'Cause you wouldn't be happy if you listened to me.

Remember what you said the other night--

"When one woman takes a step forward, all women benefit"?

I think you meant it.

[ Whistle Blows ]

[ Conductor ] All aboard!

Change your mind, remember. The train runs both ways.

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