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Jim.

Jim, please let me get a doctor.

Please.No. No.

Just say it, Clara.

You've got to remember it-- the old fort.

Ten miles south... Medicine Bo-Bow.

On top of the... lookout tower.

It doesn't matter. I-- I don't care about the money.

Say it.

It's an old fort. It's 10 miles south of Medicine Bow.

But I don't care.

Now get out of Laramie...

before Holcomb, Barton...

find you, 'cause--

'Cause... they'll--

Don't--

Don't. [ Exhales ]

Don't.

Trev, there she is.

[ Whimpers ]

We've been looking for you, Clara.

Where is he?

I don't know.You've leaving and you don't know?

If you were here, this is where he came.Let go of me.

Where is he, Clara?I don't know.

He-He's dead.The money-- where is it?

I don't know.He told you then. Where is it?

I don't know. Let go of me.

You know and you'll tell us, or you'll get the same thing Jim did.

Do you hear me, Clara? You know, and you'll tell us.

You leave me alone. Let go.

Let go of me!

These fellas bothering you, ma'am?

Yes.

The lady says you're bothering her.

Oh? Well, she was mistaken.

Just go along, miss.

They won't be followin'.

[ Water Rushing ]

[ Driver Whistles ]

[ Driver Whistles ]

[ Driver Whistles ]

[ Holcomb's Voice ] You'll tell us, or you'll get what Jim got.

You'll tell us, or you'll get what Jim got.

Do you hear, Clara? Do you hear?

[ Barton's Voice ] You're leaving and you don't know?

You'll tell us, or you'll get what Jim got.

You'll tell us, or you'll get what Jim got.

Do you hear, Clara? You'll tell us, or you'll get what Jim got.

You'll tell us, or you'll get what Jim got.

You'll tell us, or you'll get what Jim got.

Do you hear, Clara? Do you hear?

You're leaving, and you don't know?

You'll tell us, or you'll get what Jim got.

You'll tell us, or you'll get what Jim got.

You'll tell us, or you'll get what Jim got.No!

Something wrong, miss?

No. I'm fine.

Plea--

Please.

Somebody help me. Help me.

[ Groans ]

[ Screaming, Whimpering ]

[ Screaming ]

[ Screaming, Crying ]

I think she's coming round now.

Good morning, young lady.

So you've finally decided to join us after all.

I-- I don't know where I am.

You're at Shiloh, a ranch near where the accident happened.

I brought you here because it was closer than town.

First, you'd better tell us who you are.

We should let your people know that you're all right.

You can tell us where you're going then.

Sheriff in town will send word on ahead.

To whoever was meeting you there.

I can't think.

You'd better leave.

[ Door Opens, Closes ]

What's the word?She come to yet?

Well, she's conscious, but that's about it.

Who is she? Did she say?Not yet.

I guess she's still confused from the accident.

You'd better get into town and see the sheriff.

Tell him we aren't sure who the girl is yet,

but he'd better get word to the stage stations up ahead.

Right.I'll do that.

Did you see the look in her eyes?

They were so vacant and frightened.

She's had a bad spill. Riding that buckboard didn't help any either.

How do you feel? You must've got bounced around a little yourself.

I got off lucky. Driver never knew what hit him.

Doc, she say anything more?She didn't seem to know what happened.

I gave her a sedative.Any broken bones?

No. Probably just a concussion.

There's one other possibility, although it's still a little too soon to say for sure.

What's that?

Well, often in a shock of this kind,

there's a temporary loss of memory.

You mean she doesn't know who she is or what happened?

She doesn't seem to. I didn't press her too hard. I'd rather have her rest now.

Doc, you said temporary. How long does that mean?

We'll just have to wait and see.

In the meantime, she ought to be kept in bed right here if you can manage.

Of course. I'll take care of her.

Wait a minute. You're supposed to join your father in Denver.

That's all right. I'll wire him and tell him I can't make it right now.

He'll understand.Good.

Is there anything special I can do for her?

Just keep her quiet and let her rest.

Now, what about you?No problems here.

I remember everything just fine.

Oh, I didn't mean that. I know.

No broken bones, Doc. Just a few aching joints.

He's just gettin' old.I don't feel a day over 80.

You'd better take it easy yourself for a few days.

Oh, don't worry, Doc. He will.

I'll see you tomorrow.

All right, Doc. Thank you.

Well, it looks like we have a patient.

The body was found early this morning in a hotel room...

that had been registered to a Clara Malone.

She only checked in the night before.

- How did he die? - He was shot in the back.

By, uh, Clara Malone? That I don't know.

She's disappeared.

But it is pretty certain that he wasn't shot in the room.

There were bloodstains in the hall leading into the room,

and it looks as if he managed to make it just about that far.

What about, uh, my cousin's body?

Have any arrangements been made?It's over at the mortuary.

Well, if he didn't leave enough money, I-- I'll pay for the expenses.

There was enough in the wallet to cover it all right.

I guess I ought to collect his personal effects.

- You have anything to substantiate-- - I think I kept his letter.

Yes, here it is. That's the reason I'm here.

"Dear Cal"--

"Regards to the rest of the family. Jim."

Ah, it's too bad.

There wasn't much-- wallet with a few dollars in it and...

a picture of the girl.

Pretty girl. You say she's disappeared?

Well, I haven't been able to find her so far.

The name doesn't mean anything to you?

No. Of course, with Jim, there was always some girl.

[ Door Opens ]

Sheriff. Hello, Harry.

I'm afraid you got a suicide on your hands.

I was out riding by the falls this morning, and I saw that swaying in the breeze.

When I went to look to see what it was, I found this.

"With Jim gone, this is the only way.

May the Lord forgive me. Clara Malone."

I guess that takes care of that.

Doesn't look as if she was just any girl.

I'm sorry.

Thanks, Harry.

I'd better go out and have a look.

You think you'll find her body, Sheriff?Hard to tell.

A drunk fell in there once. We never did see him again.

I'd appreciate if you'd let me know.

I'll be over at the Fort Hotel.

From the wording on that note, I think Jim would like it if she had a decent burial.

Sure.Thank you.

[ Door Opens, Closes ]I sure wouldn't bet on it.

What good's it gonna do to hang around if she's dead?

Just to make sure.

We've spent this long on it. We can wait a few more days.

[ Knocking ]

Oh, hi. Come on in.

How is she?Much better.

Go on up. She said she'd like to see you.

Oh?

She's been asking me questions about the wreck and other things,

and I just told her you could give her more of the details.

Would you tell her that I'm fixing lunch?Mm-hmm.

[ Knocking ]

Come in. [ Door Opens ]

Betsy was right. You look much better.

And she says lunch will be ready in a minute.

I understand you saved my life.

How do you feel? Much better. I, uh--

I'm a-- a little stiff. I have a few bruises.

But I, uh-- I feel fortunate just to be alive.

You still don't remember anything, huh?

No.

Nothing be-before I woke up in bed here.

The doctor said he'd heard of this happening before--

from a blow on the head or a shock.

Probably clear up in a few days.That's what he told me.

Suppose it doesn't?

Well, I think it's too early to worry about that now.

All you have to do right now is get a lot of rest and get over those aches and pains.

Were there any of my belongings in the wreck?

When the boys went back there, all they found was a handbag.

Oh, yes.

Betsy brought me a handbag, but there was nothing in it,

except for a small amount of money.

Very small amount.

Don't you worry about clothes or anything. Betsy has plenty.

Was anyone else hurt?

You and I were the only passengers.

- The, uh, driver was killed. - I'm sorry.

I've told the sheriff about you.

Anyone makes any inquiries about a missing person, he'll let us know right away.

Did you, uh-- Did you get on the stage before I did?

No. Afterwards, at Blade's Crossing.

And I was alone.That's right.

I'm sorry about all the questions.

It's just I feel very odd...

waking up in a strange room in a strange place and...

now knowing who I am or how I got there.

Well, I can certainly imagine that.

But I think the less you worry about it now, the quicker you'll get over it.

Maybe in a day or so, you can get some sun.

It'll probably do you good.

Oh, I, uh-- I must say,

I certainly picked a-- a nice place to have this happen.

Hungry?

I'd better be getting back to work. I'll see you later.

There. How does that look? [ Door Closes ]

It's wonderful.

I've been thinking about putting a bulletin board out on the front door.

"Yes, she ate a good breakfast. Yes, she's feeling fine."

You can't imagine the excitement you've caused.

You're practically a celebrity.

A celebrity or a freak?

Oh, well, I didn't mean that.

I know you didn't.

And I can't tell you how much I appreciate everything everyone has done for me.

You know, I've been trying to think what it must feel like.

It's almost like being born again.

I never thought of it that way.

Well, I'll be back when you're finished.

And then you have to take a nap. Doctor's orders.

Thank you, Betsy.

[ Door Opens, Closes ]

They find the body yet?

They're giving up, and so are we.

If they haven't found it yet, it's probably for a very good reason.

It never was there.

You mean she faked the whole deal so she could get us off her trail.

Exactly.So, what do we do now?

We split up and start looking again.

I know he hid it in this area somewhere.

We'll start with the closest towns and work out.

Suppose she's already got to it?

For that kind of money, we keep looking.

Whoa.

You're right. It is beautiful here.

Feel like getting down for a while?

Yes. My back's much better now.

You're doing fine-- practically a new woman.

I-- I didn't mean--I know.

And I-- I do feel much better...

thanks to you, all your friends.

What a wonderful, wonderful country.

You love it here, don't you?

When I came here six years ago,

I had a feelin' it was home.

You say, when you came here. From where?

Almost everywhere.

Originally, from Virginia.

And this is home.

Most men never really call a place home until they're married.

Find the right gal first.

And you never have?

Well, let's just say I've come close,

but not quite close enough.

I wonder myself sometimes how I wound up here,

all the places I've been.

I don't know.Where?

Oh. Take St. Louis for example.

Grand Boulevard, Forest Park...

and the whole setup on the river.

I worked on a Mississippi riverboat once...

all the way downriver to Cairo,

Memphis, Vicksburg, on to New Orleans.

New Orleans-- there's a town for you.

Only one place can beat it.

Where's that?

San Francisco.

A man walks down Market Street on a bright summer day,

he knows what a town should really be.

You stand up on one of those hills--

Russian Hill, for instance--

look out across that bay full of ships.

- No. - No?

No, it's not San Francisco...

or St. Louis or New Orleans.

I know what you're trying to do.

You want to help me find a key,

a spark that will light up the past.

Some person or place that will...

suddenly make everything clear.

Seemed like it was worth a try.

Thank you.

But suppose there, uh-- there isn't any key.

Suppose there's just nothing.

It won't be like that.What if it is?

Well, then you'll just go on being the girl you are now.

Could you do that?

Could you build a future with no knowledge of the past?

Well, I could sure try. That's just what you're going to have to do.

How do I go about it?

Well, the doctor thinks we've done about all we can for you here.

He thinks you ought to get out and meet some other people.

Tomorrow morning, I'm going to take you into town.

Schoolteacher's name is Martha Winslow.

You'll like her. She says you can stay with her.

Well, I-- I really am a burden, aren't I?

One thing you can do is stop using that word, stop even thinking it.

As a matter of fact, you'll be fine company for Martha.

I'll be fine company--

a woman who doesn't even know what month it is.

April.

Hey, that's it.

What? April. Your name.

You've got to have a name when you go into town and meet people.

I've always wanted to know a girl named April.

April. [ Chuckles ]

I like it.

And what, uh-- What is the rest of this christening?

Well, how about MacComber?

MacComber? Why did you pick that?

Mmm, I don't know. Just popped into my mind.

Did you know a girl by that name?

Now that you mention it.

Did you know her well?

Not well enough. She married somebody else.

[ Chuckles ]

Well, it certainly seems a crazy way to get a name.

But I guess everything's a little--Confusing?

Maybe so, but not for long.

I'll take you into town tomorrow morning.

I can't do that.

I can't just move in with someone without paying for their--

That's something else you can worry about when the time comes.

What time?

Tell me something.

Why do you want to do all this?

I told you.

I've always wanted to know a girl named April.

[ Train Whistle Blows ]

[ Whistle Blows ]

[ Brakes Squealing ]

Hello.Hi, Martha.

What's that-- your homework?

I don't know how the kids manage to mangle these books the way they do.

I've got an hour's work ahead of me tonight...

pasting them back together again.

[ Chuckles ] I went by the house to look for April.

Oh, she's in the backroom.Oh.

I, uh, persuaded her to, uh, come out here and help me with my spring cleanup.

Good idea?What do you mean?

Oh, you think that maybe she--Well, it's a possibility.

She seems fairly well educated, and the board's been talking about hiring another teacher.

It may take some time, but I could work with her.

Oh, I think that's a great idea.

You know me. I'm great at helping other people to run their lives.

Will you see her home?Mm-hmm.

Thank you.

[ Door Closes ]

Hello.Oh, hello.

I didn't know you were here.

Where's Martha?She just went on home.

I guess I'm the new assistant to the assistant.

[ Laughs ] We need one.

I don't know how Martha manages this all alone.

Maybe, uh-- Maybe there's an answer to that.

Maybe she shouldn't have to.

Did you think of that all by yourself?

Martha thought of it first, but I think it's a good idea.

[ Book Thuds ]

A teacher needs credentials, references.

Maybe not always. Besides, you've got plenty of references.

You've got, uh, Martha, Trampas,

Betsy, Doc Spaulding, me.

[ Laughs ] There's still one important reference missing.

Who's that?Me.

What could I say about my background, my references?

What could shesay?

Well, we know one thing she could say.

She's single-- no wedding ring.

Oh. [ Chuckles ] We can't even be sure about that.

I've been thinking about it a lot.

There must be somebody somewhere--

parents, sister.

I don't know, somebody.

If they can't find me, maybe I should start trying to find them.

How?

I'm not sure. Maybe if-- if I go to those towns east of here,

make-- make inquiries.

Alone? Just going from town to town asking people who you are?

That's not very practical.

I guess not.

Did you ever think that you...

might have to just accept things as they are,

make a life for yourself here?

That's not true. Those are just words.

You are the girl you are now, and you and I both know it.

And frankly--

Frankly, April,

I don't want her to go.

[ Chuckles ]

I keep telling myself that it doesn't matter, but it does.

I don't know how to make you understand, but I--

I spend most of my time wondering about it.

I mean, I keep trying to think back.

I keep trying to get beyond that curtain.

I, uh-- I kee-- I keep asking myself questions,

and nobody can answer.

That's an answer.

We'd better go.

What do you think?

I don't know.

I don't think it's gay enough for the dance.

I think this one might be even better.

Of course, we'd have to let out the hem a little bit.

Oh, I'm sure it'll be all right.

Are you-- You're not going to wear it?

Not tonight. It's all settled.Oh.

[ Exhales ] Oh, Martha.

Do you really think I should go?

Of course you should go. It's time you were out meeting people.

I don't know.

There's no one in this town who knows anything about April MacComber...

except Sheriff Brannan.

They think you're a friend of mine visiting me from back East.

It's just meeting all those people all at one time.

You've got to start sometime, April,

building a new life for yourself.

And I think you should start right now.

Come on. Let's try on the dress. I'll have it ready in an hour.

All right.

[ People Chattering ] ♪♪ [ Band: Dance ]

♪♪ [ Continues ]

Hello.Hello.

Betsy get off all right?Her train just left.

She said she'd bet you'd be the belle of the ball tonight.

And I can't think of a better way to get started than to dance with me.

Thank you, but I think I'll just sit and watch tonight.

Besides, she's gonna dance her first dance with the fella she came in with.

Hmm, all right. But me next.

Hmm.

I don't want to spoil your evening.

Are you sure you don't want to dance with some of the other girls?

I dance with my date, or I don't dance at all.

[ Chuckles ]

♪♪ [ Continues ]

Maybe we should try.

♪♪ [ Continues ]

[ No Audible Dialogue ]

What's going on?

The annual spring dance. Anybody's welcome.

My turn.

Not only are you the prettiest girl on the floor,

you're the best dancer.

April, where have you been all my life?

That's a good question. [ Chuckles ]Leave it to me.

Open my big mouth, and I put my foot in all the way to the elbow.

I don't mind. Really.

Good evening.Good evening.

I, uh, had a feeling when I got into town...

this was gonna be my lucky night.

Oh.[ Laughs ]

Funny. I, uh--

My first idea was to try the saloons.

[ Laughs ] Saloons?

Annual spring dance. [ Laughing ]

I still can't believe it.

I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about.

All right. I've had enough.

Let's go outside.

I guess you should have tried the saloons.

Just a minute.

Excuse me.

I think this is my dance.

I think you'd better leave, mister.

Don't let him bother you.

Every so often, a traveling salesman has a couple of drinks...

and tries to start trouble.

[ Clerk ] Room 204.

Pretty dull, huh?Where's the telegraph office?

At the station.

Thank you.

[ Bell Clanging ]

[ Whistle Blows ]

[ Holcomb ] Are you sure, Sam?

I wouldn't have sent for you if I wasn't sure.

I tell you, at that dance, she didn't know me.

What if she was faking? Don't forget she almost fooled us once before.

Look, I know Clara. I know she's smart.

But I tell you,

she looked right at me, and not one flicker.

But you'd had to have been there.

Maybe it's better I wasn't.

Now, what do you mean?

Well, if she has lost her memory,

she doesn't know whether she's got any relatives or not.

I imagine she'd be pleased to have somebody claim her.

[ Scoffs ] And even if you could get away with it,

what good would that do?

If she doesn't know who she is, she wouldn't know where the money is either.

Whenever she gets over this whatever it is she's got, I want to be right there.

And how are you gonna work it?

You can't just walk in--Never mind.

I've got to concentrate.

"Dear Cal, I'll be leaving in a few days, probably Saturday,

"and will meet you in Salt Lake.

Your loving sis."

You say you got this six weeks ago.

Yes, that's right. She left right after it was written.

When she didn't arrive in Salt Lake City in a reasonable amount of time,

I started looking for her.

Can you describe the girl, Mr. Harris?

Well, yes, naturally. She--

I can do even better than that.

Your sister, you say.

Well, actually, she's my half-sister.

Have you seen her?

- She's here in town. - Well, is she all right?

Well, she's not physically injured, but--

But what? Apparently, she's lost her memory.

She doesn't know who she is.

I don't understand. How could that happen?

Sit down, Mr. Harris. I'll explain from the beginning.

Aha. Yeah. Look.

This is gonna fit right here like that.

How about this?

There.Big man.

All it takes is science and skill.

You're wonderful.You noticed that too.

Gotta fit somewhere.

I feel guilty. I should be correcting papers.

Forget it. It's Saturday night. You-You live it up.

[ Tapping On Window ]

I'll get it.Hmm.

Oh, come in.

Evening, Martha.

We found out who the girl is. Her brother's outside.

Her brother?Should I bring him in?

Wait a minute.

Excuse me.

Don't let him cheat.

Sheriff Brannan says that April's brother is outside.

I thought I'd better let you know first.

Well, I'd like to see him.

Oh. [ Chuckles ]

Well, now where were we?

Uh, who was it?

Oh, just some message about business.

Oh.

Sheriff Brannan told me what you did for my sister.

I'm-- I'm very grateful.

He tell you about her loss of memory?Yes.

I understand everybody's been very kind to her.

Well, shall we go in?Uh, Mr. Harris.

The doctor wanted to avoid any sudden excitement.

Maybe we should check with him first.Well, what for?

We, he-he's been taking care of her,

and the main thing he wanted was to be sure that nothing happened to upset her.

Upset her-- to see her own brother?

Remember, the chances are she won't know you, Mr. Harris.

What are you suggesting?

Somebody-- maybe even a doctor-- could sort of prepare her.

[ Clara ] Prepare me for what?

Hello, Sis.

You had me worried.

Your brother.

You gave me quite a scare, honey.

Are you feeling all right now?

[ Exhales ]

Don't you remember me?

I don't remember anything...

that-- that happened before the accident.

You were on your way to visit me in Salt Lake City.

I-- I started backtracking when you didn't arrive.

I'm, uh, grateful to you all for taking care of her.

Well, I--

I certainly have a lot of questions to ask you.

We'd better save those until the morning.

The main thing is I've found you.

We'd better be getting back.

You've had quite a surprise for one night.

I'll-- I'll see you in the morning.

Well, I guess she'll be leaving.Yeah.

I'm very glad for you.

Good night.Good night.

I knew someday somebody would find you,

but I wasn't prepared for it so soon.

How do you feel?

I don't know.

[ Cattle Mooing ]

[ Men Whistling, Shouting ]

[ Shouting ]

[ Wagon Approaching ]

Ah. I'm so glad I found you.What's the matter?

Her brother came over this morning.

He's decided to take her away tomorrow.

Wants her to see a doctor in Salt Lake.

I didn't think you'd want her to leave without a chance to say good-bye.

- I'll come in this evening. - Have supper with us.

I don't know if I'll be able to make it that early, but I'll be there.

You know something?

I'm going to miss her.

So am I.

My brother definitely feels it's better if we go on to Salt Lake.

There's a doctor there that he has great confidence in.

I just wish he wasn't in such a hurry.

I think you're beginning to like being April MacComber.

[ Chuckles ] That's true.

Just the other night, I suddenly realized that whole days had gone by...

without my once thinking about it.

It was just the way you said it would be.

I found a whole life here for myself that was all I ever needed--

safe and happy, secure.

You know, it's funny.

When I first realized what had happened to me, I was very frightened.

I felt as if I were in a whole new world.

It was all so strange to me.

Now it doesn't seem strange at all. I--

I'm almost afraid to leave it.

I wish you didn't have to.

I have no choice.

I still don't know who I really am or what I'm really like.

All I know is that I have a name that's different than the one you gave me...

and I have a brother who's a stranger.

That's the oddest part--

a brother who means nothing to me, while the people here mea--

Yes?

It's just suddenly that the people here mean very much to me.

You said you have no choice.

That's not true. You do.

No. If there's a chance that that doctor in Salt Lake can help me,

I have to take it.

I can't just ignore or pretend it isn't there.

It would never be the same.

Oh.

I almost wish that it had never come up.

So do I.

Good night, April.

Will I see you tomorrow?

The train leaves early.I'll be there.

[ Door Opens, Closes ]

[ Screams ]

[ Screaming ]

[ Screaming, Whimpering ]

Take care of her. I'll do the rest.

[ Coughing ]

Been in there a long time.

He's a very thorough doctor,

and he's only been here five minutes.

Seems like five hours.

How is she, Doc?

She wasn't burned at all.

From what you told me, I think she just fainted from fright.

What do we do now?Well, we just wait until she comes to.

You sent for her brother?Yes.

[ Sighs ]

Help me.

Somebody help me. Please help me--

[ Door Opens, Closes ]

[ Virginian ] It was almost the same as the time the stagecoach turned over.

There she was with flames all around her, paralyzed with fright.

[ Martha ] Do you think this could make her worse, Doctor?

Well, in a case like this, Martha, anything is possible, but nothing is sure.

Doctor, don't you think her brother ought to postpone his plans to take her away tomorrow?

Yes, I certainly do.

What happened? Is my sister all right?

[ Spaulding ] So far as we know, yes.

Where is she now? She's inside, Mr. Harris.

I'll go see her. I think it would be better to wait.

What for? Well, she's asleep.

To waken her suddenly under the circumstances might only frighten her more.

I don't see why. As her brother, I have a perfect right to--

Doctor said no, Mr. Harris.

Look, friend, the fact that you saved my sister's life...

doesn't give you the right to run the rest of her life for her.

Mr. Harris, if you want to fire me and get another doctor for your sister,

that's your privilege.

But until then, I'll have to call the turns.

You're welcome to wait with us here.

No. I'll be at the hotel.

I want you to understand, Doctor, that my sister and I are leaving here...

as soon as she's able to travel.

I intend to get her to Salt Lake and in capable hands...

even if I have to go to the law to do that.

You won't have to, Mr. Harris.

Hard to believe he's her brother.

Well, he's been through a bad time, too, searching for her.

I have some other calls to make. I'll be back.

Keep an eye on her.

You know, he has a point-- her brother, I mean.

For a moment, you acted as if that girl was more your problem than his.

And as much as you may wish it, she isn't.

I'm afraid you're right. I'll try to remember that.

You see, you and Mr. Harris are worried about two different people.

His concern is for his own sister.

And you're thinking about April MacComber,

a girl who, in a way, doesn't really exist.

She does to me.

Have you ever thought what will happen when she regains her memory?

She may not even remember April MacComber...

or anything that's happened to her.

Yeah. The doctor told me that could happen.

I'm going in to see how she is.

[ Door Opens, Closes ]

April, are you all right?

Yes.

I'm just not sure what happened.

The curtain caught in the lamp.

It was all really more frightening than it was dangerous.

Are you sure you're all right?

Yes.

He's waiting in the parlor. Could you see him?

He's been so worried about you?

Of course.

[ Door Opens ] You can come in now.

Well, looks to me like you've got to learn...

to stay away from fires.

I guess that would be a good idea.

Dear, your brother was here just before you woke up. He's very worried.

Shall we send for him?No.

I-- I mean, I--

I think I should rest now.

That's right. You still look a little groggy.

You gave us all quite a scare.

- Didn't she, Martha? - She certainly did.

I'm sorry.

It's all right. You just rest.

I'll be in sometime tomorrow.

[ Martha ] Well, I'll say good night.

[ Door Closes ]

Are you leaving now?

I should leave early today.

Are you sure you're all right?

I'm quite all right.

You don't mind being alone?No.

I have an idea you'll have a visitor from Shiloh before long.

From Shiloh.

He was really concerned about you last night.

He has been very helpful to me ever since I came here, hasn't he?

Oh, "devoted" would be a more accurate word.

I hope that your brother won't, uh, make you leave right away.

You look very pale to me.

Perhaps you can persuade him to let you stay a day or two.

I think that it would do you a lot of good.

I'll try.All right.

Martha.Yes?

I just wanted to thank you.

I've enjoyed every minute of it.

See you at lunch.

[ Door Closes ]

Whoa.

[ Knocking Continues ]

Sis!

Hello, Sis! It's your brother, Cal.

Hello, Sis!

[ Footsteps Departing ]

Hello, Clara.

Who are you? What do you want here?

[ Doorknob Rattles, Lock Turns ]

It's you. I didn't know.

Who is this man?

He's a friend of mine.

We met at the dance the other night.

Oh, yes, of course. I, uh-- I forgot.

Why didn't you answer the door?

I didn't hear. I was lying down.

Looks to me like you were packing.

Martha said you wanted to leave today, so I started packing.

Then I got tired, and I stopped to rest.

I'll have to send these clothes back.

I haven't had any money to buy any of my own.

Well, we can't have you leaving with borrowed clothes.

Here. You'll have time to go shopping before we leave.

Thank you.

Let's talk about that dance.

What is there to talk about?

What did we say to each other?

How would I remember? I danced with a lot of people.

You don't remember, do you?

If you're a friend of my brother's, surely you know I lost my memory.

That was before.

The dance was since you got to town.

There's something strange about this.

Why are you letting him talk to me like that?

What kind of a brother are you?

You got a pretty convenient memory, haven't you?

Let go of me. Trev, tell him to let--

Make him let go of me.

The name I've been using here is Cal.

Only my old friends know my real name.

It's been a fine ride. You've done yourself proud, Clara.

But here's where we get off, all of us.

This is where you get off-- you and Sam.

I'm staying here.

Suit yourself, just as long as you tell us where the money is.

I don't know. I don't believe that now any more than I did before.

Now quit playing games, Clara.

Look, this isn't Laramie. I have friends here.

All I have to do is tell them who you are.Yes. That works both ways.

We'll tell them who you are.

I don't think you'll find them so friendly after that.

However, we will make a deal with you.

A deal? With you two?

You want to stay on here, and we want the money.

You tell us where it is, and we'll clear out and get on our way.

You can stay here and be whoever you decide to be.

And you'll never bother me again?

You'll stay out of my life.

Any or all of them. You have my word.

[ Scoffs ]And if my word doesn't impress you,

let's look at it in a more practical light.

Once we have the money, we don't want to see you...

any more than you want to see us.

It's on top of a lookout tower...

in an old fort about 10 miles south of here.

Are you sure, Clara? Are you absolutely sure?

That's what Jim told me.Well, let's hope what Jim told you was true.

Let's go.Wait a minute.

You said that, if I told you, I could stay here.

Oh, yes, you can, after you've gone with us and we know you didn't lie.

Why? If it isn't there, you can always find me here.

Oh, sure. Sure we could. Let's go.

[ Knocking ]

[ Virginian ] April?

April?

Don't say anything. I'll get rid of him.

Only please just leave him out of it.

[ Virginian ] Good morning. Hello.

Good morning.

Well, you're-- you're looking better this morning.

Oh, I am. Much better. I'm--

I'm glad to see you, but my brother and I have some things to discuss.

And I was going to buy some clothes.

Maybe you could come back tonight.Why, sure I can.

You will be here?Yes.

You won't forget to check with Doc Spaulding today? He wants to see you.

Oh, I'll see him. Please don't worry.

[ Vase Shatters ]

Martha?

Oh, this is a friend of my brother's.

He was getting some of the things Martha said I could take.

At the dance the other night, April, he was the one who--

Friend, my sister asked you to go.

April, what's happening here? What is this?

Why don't you tell him?

Tell me what?Drop your gun belt, mister-- slow and easy.

I don't think you two have been properly introduced, have you?

Let me present Miss Clara Malone,

the loyal sweetheart of one of the best bank robbers west of the Mississippi.

He had only one weakness-- he was too greedy.

Tried to double-cross his own partners.

In case you don't believe me, here's a picture I've been carrying around.

Here's the rest of it.

All right, you've had your fun. Let's go.

Now, you don't think we're gonna leave him here?

You just do what you're told, and nothing will happen to her.

All we want is the money.

All right. Let's go.

We'll stop and tell him. Clear and careful, friend.

Whoa.

Morning. You leaving us after all, Miss Harris?

Yes. Cal thought it would be best.

- There's a doctor I want her to see in Laramie. - Oh, I see.

I figured I'd go along.

Thought it would be best if they had somebody with them who knew the country.

Oh, sure.

Sheriff, Trampas will be coming into town this morning.

Tell him for me that McKinney's to take over in my place while I'm gone.

And if he runs into old man Harkness, I'll be in touch with him.

I'll tell him. Bye, miss.

Have a good trip. Good luck.

If you're lying to us about where the money is hidden, Clara,

you know what'll happen to your friend.

I know what will happen to both of us anyway.

All we want after we get it is a good head start.

I don't believe you.

But you're not quite sure, neither of you, so you won't try anything foolish.

Trampas.Sheriff.

Got a message from your boss. He's driving Miss Harris and her brother...

over to Laramie to see a doctor there.

Laramie? I thought he was gonna take her to Salt Lake City.

I guess he changed his mind.

Anyway, the message is McKinney's to take over at Shiloh for him--

McKinney?That's right.

And if you see a man named Harkness, tell him he'll be in touch with him.

That was the message? Well, that doesn't make sense.

The only McKinney I knew that worked at Shiloh...

turned out to be a rustler down Pecos way.

He was using Shiloh as a hideout.Yeah, I remember.

I don't know anybody named Harkness.

The only Harkness I know is the old fort.

You sure that's what he said?Positive.

McKinney was to take over, and he'd be in touch with Harkness.

Something fishy about this.

Either he was trying to be funny, or--

Wait a minute.

How long ago did they leave? A little over an hour ago.

Why?Sheriff, I think we'd better get out to the fort fast.

Whoa.Drive inside.

[ Kisses ]

Whoa. Whoa.

That must be the lookout tower.

He said it was up there?Yes.

I'll go look.Get down.

You'd better be telling the truth, Clara.

[ Stamping ]

[ Dull Thud ]

[ Pounding ]

[ Whistles ]

We found it.

[ Gunshot ]

You all right?I'll be fine.

Don't worry. They won't bother you anymore.

You'll find some money up there.

[ Footsteps Climbing ]

[ Whistles ]

[ Whistle Blowing ][ Bell Clanging ]

If you ever feel like coming back,

you know you're more than welcome.

Thank you, Martha.

I'll be in touch with the sheriff at Laramie.

Long as that money's been returned, you shouldn't have any trouble.

Thank you.

What, uh, Martha said about your coming back--

goes for me too.

As April MacComber or Clara Malone?

I don't think there's any difference.

It'll take me a while to find out.

In the meantime, I have a family to get acquainted with.

I haven't seen my mother or sister for almost five years.

[ Train Whistle Blows ]Good luck.

[ Train Cars Clatter ]

Don't be too surprised if I take Martha up on that invitation.

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