Rawhide (1959–1965): Season 2, Episode 20 - Incident of the Dust Flower - full transcript
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
♪ Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪
♪ Keep movin', movin', movin' ♪
♪ Though they're disapprovin' ♪
♪ Keep them dogies movin' ♪
♪ Rawhide! ♪
♪ Don't try
To understand 'em ♪
♪ Just rope, throw
And brand 'em ♪
♪ Soon we'll be livin'
High and wide ♪
♪ My heart's calculatin' ♪
♪ My true love
Will be waitin' ♪
♪ Be waiting at the end
Of my ride ♪
♪ Move 'em on, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on ♪
♪ Move 'em on, head 'em up
Rawhide ♪
♪ Let 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, let 'em out ♪
♪ Cut 'em out
Ride 'em in ♪
♪ Rawhide! ♪
♪ Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
♪ Rawhide! ♪
Hyah!
( whip cracking )
( hopeful theme playing )
( man whistles )
FAVOR:
It sounds simple
when you start out.
Get the herd to Abilene.
Before you're halfway there,
the cattle are
the least of your worries.
I know.
Gil Favor, trail boss.
( men yelling, cattle mooing )
Well, look at it
this way.
If you wasn't here,
what else would you
be doin'?
Wastin' your time
dancing.
Chasin'
after girls.
Buyin'
fancy clothes.
Cut it out,
will you?
Oh, I'm just
pointin' out to you
how lucky you are
having a chance to learn
a trade, 'stead
of fritterin' away
your time
enjoyin' yourself.
Well, I'll be glad when
we hit some green feed.
They're looking
kind of scrawny.
Who ain't?
Yeah.
Looks like we're
getting company.
It's a her,
ain't it?
Or is it
just me?
MAN:
Hyah.
It ain't
just you.
( cattle
mooing )
I-- I need help.
M-my father's hurt.
We'll help you,
ma'am.
Just what
happened?
Well-- The wagon
rolled over.
He-- He broke
his leg.
I left him there
to get help.
How far is it?
We-- I've been riding
for about two or three hours.
How come it tip over?
The-- The team ran away
down a long hill.
Th-- There was
a dry stream.
PETE:
Think I know
where that is.
Well, please hurry.
We'll
find him.
You stay here
and get some rest.
But I can't.
You don't know the way.
I'm a trail
scout, ma'am.
Finding the way's
my business.
We'll make better time
without you.
Pete, get the medicine kit
and some splints.
Rowdy, you take care
of the lady.
Then join up. Bring
some extra hands.
But I-- But I want to
go with you.
Now we'll
find him.
You rest up.
( clears throat )
Come on.
This way, ma'am.
( men yelling in distance,
cattle mooing )
This here
is Wishbone.
Uh, I didn't get
your name, ma'am.
Oh, Cartwright.
Oh. This is
Mrs. Cartwright, Wish.
Miss.
Oh, uh--
Excuse me.
Miss Cartwright.
Uh--
Uh, how do?
This, for what
it's worth,
is named
Mushy.
Uh, how do
you do?
I do pretty good when...
Mr. Wishbone's got anything
he wants done.
Will you shut up?
Uh, M-Miss Cartwright
has had a little
trouble, Wish.
Uh, might be nice
of you to fix her up
something to eat.
Well, yes.
What would you like?
Oh, I-- I couldn't--
Might do you some good.
Well, perhaps
a cup of tea.
Tea.
Oh, well, uh...
we don't have
any tea, ma'am.
Uh, coffee be
all right.
Oh, that--
That will be fine.
Uh, thank you.
Comin' right up.
Well, all right,
get movin'.
Just made some fresh,
back there.
You
all right?
I, uh-- Uh--
Here's your coffee, ma'am.
Thank you.
( playful theme playing )
( gagging )
Go ahead and
drink 'er down, ma'am.
That'll put hair
on your ch--
You don't
have to drink it
if you don't
want it.
Oh, it's fine.
It, uh--
It-- It just
takes a little...
g-getting
used to.
Uh, yeah.
I know what you mean.
Say, look.
If you're a little...
tired, you could
lie down
in the back of
the wagon there.
Mm-mm.
I'm all right.
Oh, you don't
have to worry
about your father.
Pete and the boss will
take good care of him.
Oh, I want to
go with you.
Well, uh...
sure you got
enough strength?
Oh, quite sure.
All right,
I'll round up
some of the rest of the men
and come back for you.
Begging your pardon,
miss, but...
you look kind of
beat up.
Hadn't you ought to rest?
Oh, you're very kind,
but, you see,
my father's been injured,
and I'd like to be
with him.
Well, now, that's the way
a daughter ought to feel.
Most of 'em just
up and get married,
and that's the last
you ever see of 'em.
Eh, so I've heard.
However...Father
hasn't been
faced with
that problem.
( playful theme playing )
( dramatic theme playing )
This should hold you
till you get to a doctor.
By the time
we get to Three Forks,
I won't need
no doctor.
It'll be
as good as new.
Can your daughter
draw the wagon?
What for?
Only need one leg
for the brake.
There.
How does that feel?
Apart from...
hurtin'
like blazes, it--
It feels great.
I'll take a look
at the wagon.
Does your trail take you
anywhere near Three Forks?
FAVOR:
We pass it.
Might save you
some trouble then
if we went along with you.
Save us trouble?
Well, in case
we had another accident.
You wouldn't have to
go so far to help us.
We'd be right there
with you.
I see what you mean.
( men murmuring )
He's gonna be
all right.
Oh. I don't know
how to thank you.
Mr. Favor has asked us
to ride along with him
to Three Forks.
Oh, that-- That's very
kind of you, but--
But you-- You don't
want to be
hindered by us.
Well,
that's what
your father was saying.
But I talked him
out of it.
We'd be pleased to
have you join us.
Well, thank you.
Oh, we'd better see
what we can do
about your wagon.
Fine man.
Why don't you wash
and get yourself fixed up.
You look like
something
the cat
dragged in.
And you could stand a--
A dress that
wasn't torn up too.
Well, get your bag.
Now?
Now.
Oh, uh, let me
help you, ma'am.
Oh, thank you. I just
wanted to get some
clean clothes.
( awkward theme playing )
Uh, you--
You gotta--
Where to?
Well...
Over there.
( lively theme playing )
We're gonna have to
go back to the chuck wagon,
get some tools,
to fix that wagon.
I'm surprised
you got this far
with a load
like that.
Everything I own
in the world
is on that wagon.
I can believe that.
Where did your outfit
start from?
Texas.
And where are
you headed?
Headin' for Abilene.
Must be kind of tough.
Being away from
your wife for so long.
Most of the drovers
ain't married.
That so?
Well, what do you
know about that.
This all right,
ma'am?
Mm. Fine.
You just let me know when
you want me to take it back.
Thank you.
( playful theme playing )
( bird chirping )
( dramatic theme playing )
"Dear Sophie,
"we are looking forward
with great pleasure
"to seeing you in Three Forks,
"and will be especially
interested
"in hearing about your fiancé.
"From your description
he sounds
"like a fine man
and a good catch.
Your loving aunt, Ellen."
( sedate theme playing )
How's the leg feel?
Any time you want to
settle down,
you could be a doctor.
( chuckles )
Ah.
I saw you carryin'
my daughter's luggage.
Good job your wife
wasn't around.
She might have been
jealous.
Ah.
That is, if you
have a wife.
Not yet.
( fanciful theme playing )
( sighs )
Say, Pete.
I saw you talkin'
to the old man.
Did he ask you
the same question?
Same question.
Well, he asked me
if I was married.
That's the question.
You don't think he's got
something else in mind?
I think that, uh...
it's gonna be a long trip
to Three Forks.
( playful theme playing )
( men yelling, cattle mooing )
I wonder where
the stage is headin' to?
Wherever it's going,
I wish I was on it.
Hey, Pete!
What stage is that?
Out of Three Forks
headin' east.
Wouldn't
hurt you none...
to be a mite
more friendly.
You never give in,
do you?
All I said was--
I know.
You catch more flies
with honey than with vinegar.
But it's true.
Why can't we just
accept the fact...
that I'm an old maid.
It'll make things
so much easier
for both of us.
Doggone it.
You don't have to be.
Here you are, and not
another woman for miles around.
For heaven's sakes, Pa,
let me alone.
All right, all right.
Don't fly off the handle.
( whistles quietly )
How's the wheel
holding up?
It's all right
so far.
Say, I sure
feel sorry
for her, with
her father like that.
Hold old do you think
she is, anyway?
Gave up tryin' to
guess women's ages
a long time ago.
( horse snorts )
Just always a chance
you might guess right.
( chuckles )
Remind me
to stock up on tea
when we get to
Three Forks.
Why? She's
leavin' us there.
I don't want to
get caught short again,
in case we run into
any more females.
Makes it look like
I don't know my business.
( majestic theme playing )
I-- I don't
mean this
as an unkindness
to Wishbone,
you understand?
But if you fellas
want to taste
real cooking, you should
come over to eat
at our house
sometime.
Sophie's got
so many recipes.
These, uh, fellas
come from miles around
to taste
Sophie's cookin'.
Pa.
That's only the gospel
truth I'm tellin'.
I believe you.
You know?
Um, first time
I saw you,
I said, "There's
a woman who's
a wonderful cook."
I'd-- I think I'll
go to help Wishbone.
FAVOR:
That's all right, ma'am.
You're a guest.
Then, um...
I-- I believe I'll--
I'll rest then.
Eats like a bird.
You'd wonder how
she keeps so healthy.
Never a sick day
in her life.
Anyone care for
a little poker,
while our food
settles.
I gotta check
the herd.
Well,
maybe--
Maybe
later on, huh?
Uh, I guess
I'll try out
at just playing poker
with Sophie.
But I--
I can't wait
to get into a real
man's game, again.
You mean,
Sophie plays poker?
There's no one else
to play with.
Just Sophie and me,
after her mother died.
Just the two of us
on that little ranch.
I can't make a ranch go.
With an old man and a woman
trying to run it
all by themselves.
Didn't you
have any help?
Did for a while, but...
then it got so that I--
I couldn't afford to pay them.
So they just drifted off.
Can't ask
a man
to work for nothing,
you know.
What are you
gonna do when
you get to
Three Forks?
Oh, I've got
relatives there.
I can always earn a meal.
And they'll see through
that Sophie's took care of.
Ah, she'll probably
meet up with some
upstandin' young man and--
And get married.
Uh, there--
There's a lot to her,
that girl.
Like they say...
still waters
run deep.
Yeah.
Well...
back to work.
Yeah, back
to work.
( dramatic theme playing )
It was delicious.
Oh, uh...
thank you, ma'am.
It ain't nothing fancy.
But it'll sure put
meat on your bones.
Mushy.
I, um--
I-- I wish
you'd teach me
how to cook it
sometime.
Come on.
( pan rattles )
Hope you enjoyed
your supper.
Oh, I-- I did.
Uh, d-despite what
my father says,
I'm-- I'm not
a good cook.
Well, your father's
quite a man.
Little obvious.
But he means well.
Well, that's kind of
important.
Oh. Don't--
Don't think I mean
to criticize him, Mr. Nolan.
He's trying very hard.
( sighs )
( dramatic theme playing )
( majestic theme playing )
( cattle mooing )
( suspenseful theme playing )
He opens.
And drew two cards.
And he raised me
twice.
That shows a man with
plenty of confidence.
He's probably
got a--
A full house, or...
maybe four
of a kind.
Quit talkin' and
make your bet.
Ah. Science
and skill, son.
Science and skill.
Mm, it's a bit tricky.
Yes, he's
probably got me.
But I couldn't sleep
tonight unless I--
I knew for sure.
Your call.
( coins clink )
Four kings.
Oh, good.
But not good enough.
Four aces.
Well, as
the preacher said,
"All contributions
gratefully received."
You haven't seen
my last card yet.
That's a pretty full deck,
with five aces,
ain't it?
Looks that way.
How many more cards
you got up your sleeve?
Oh, you young
whippersnapper.
( dramatic theme playing )
You calling me
a cheater, are you?
Make him
take off his coat.
Yeah--
I don't have to be
insulted.
If I was
a younger man--
Well, you ain't.
So take that
coat off, or I'll
take it off for you.
Are you gonna let them
bully me like this?
Well...
you know...
why don't you go ahead.
Set their minds
at ease.
Nice way to--
To treat a--
An old man.
( playful theme playing )
I'm waitin' for an apology.
Don't hold your breath.
Mm, there's one thing
I can't stand.
And that's a sore loser.
Whoa-- Wait
a minute.
Um...
why don't we just
call this a misdeal?
Um, why so?
Well, uh...
five aces, that's
a bum deck.
Why don't we just
split the pot
and call it
a night.
Oh, now, wait a minute.
It ain't my fault that...
I had four of them to...
( dramatic theme playing )
This way
everybody will, uh...
feel happy.
All right, Mr., uh...
Cartwright? Sir?
Ah. Good idea.
Draw back your money, boy.
Well...I guess I'd
better turn in.
Here.
Take your money
back, mister.
Thanks.
We'd better
call it a night.
You...don't want to
forget this.
Now, I wouldn't
want you
to jump to
no wrong conclusions.
( chuckles )
How could I do
a thing like that?
Just because you had
a few aces in reserve.
( chuckles )
It's just that I played
with me daughter
so long, why,
it didn't matter.
And it-- It--
It suddenly
became a habit.
Well...
Mr. Cartwright,
that could be a very
unhealthy habit.
Oh, yeah. Yeah.
I must watch that.
Yeah. I--
I tell you what.
I got a better
idea.
W-why don't you just
quit playing for money.
You know, in case the habit's
hard to break?
You mean,
you don't trust me?
( playful theme playing )
Good night, sir.
All right, come
and smell it.
( bangs pot )
( sedate theme playing )
Sophie?
Get up!
Here...
get a move on.
Mr. Favor ain't
gonna wait all day.
( slow, dramatic theme playing )
"I'm sorry, but I just can't
"face them at Three Forks.
"Please don't try to stop me.
I'll write to you."
Mr. Favor!
Mis--
Mr. Favor.
Mr. Favor...
Sophie's gone.
What do you mean?
Look at this.
I found it
in our tent.
She must have
lit out
during
the night.
What does she mean,
she can't face the issue?
Oh, some fool notion
she has
that everybody will
look down on her
because she's an old maid.
I never thought she felt
that strong about it.
Any idea what time
she left?
Well...
she went to bed
right after supper.
So it could have been
any time after that.
Look, you've g--
You've got to find her.
Even if we do,
we can't force her
to come back.
She-- She doesn't mean
what she says.
She-- She's just upset.
She's still
got a right
to go where
she wants.
You mean, you'd let her
wander alone
just because she's
in a state.
No telling what'll
happen to her.
Oh, we'll find her
and talk to her.
But that's all
we can do.
I could pick up
her trail,
but it would be
quicker if I knew
where she was
going.
You got any idea?
No.
She wouldn't just
go off
with nothing in mind.
You sure she didn't
say anything?
Give you any clue?
Nothin' at all.
She just...
Wait a minute.
When that stage
passed yesterday...
she said something about...
wishin' she was on it.
It probably stayed overnight
at the way station.
I could catch up
with 'em at the next one.
But suppose
she's not on it?
If her trail
leads that way,
it's a good bet
she's on it.
I appreciate this.
If there's ever anything
I can do for you...
PETE:
There is.
You name it.
When she decides
to come back,
leave her alone,
will you?
I'm her father. I...
I'm just trying to
take care of her.
Maybe you're tryin'
too hard.
( slow, melancholy
theme playing )
Pete, you want me to
send anybody with you?
Oh, I guess I can
handle it.
Look, I'm sorry
I jumped on the old man,
but I'm up to here
with it.
No, um, might just
do him some good.
I wouldn't
bet on it.
But it just might.
I'll see you.
What's that I hear about
Miss Cartwright
takin' off?
Mm, Pete's goin'
to find her.
Oh, yeah?
Well, if she
wants to leave,
why didn't you just
let her go.
He will.
If that's what
she really wants.
We just wanna
be sure.
See that she's
all right.
Well, we sure
walked into it
when we hooked up
with those two.
You know, I read a...
book once that said...
that in China, you save
anybody's life,
you're responsible for 'em
from then on.
Makes 'em think twice
about helpin' anybody.
That's a smart people,
the Chinese.
Let's get rollin'.
( sedate theme playing )
( dramatic theme playing )
( cattle mooing, men whistling )
How you feelin'?
Fine.
Oh, Rowdy.
I'm sorry about
last night.
( men whistling )
Sam gettin' along
all right?
Yeah.
You know, I feel sorry
for him, at that.
Sure bust him up
if she don't come back.
Would've been better
if he had felt
that way sooner.
Yeah.
( dramatic theme playing )
Be about five minutes,
folks.
Oh, Miss Cartwright.
Miss Cartwright.
If you think
you can
force me
into going back,
you're mistaken.
I hadn't
planned on trying.
Then why did you
follow me, then?
Oh, we just wanted to know
if you were all right.
Well, I'm sorry to
have inconvenienced you,
but it isn't
necessary.
I'm quite all right.
Are you?
Your father told us why
you didn't want to
go into Three Forks.
You think that's
worth runnin' away from?
Oh, there was
another reason.
You wanna tell me
what it was.
I might as well.
He'll know about it
when he gets there anyway.
Before I knew we were
going to come here,
I wrote my aunt a letter
telling her about my...
fiancé.
That I was engaged
to be married.
Well, it seemed
a harmless little lie.
It didn't hurt anybody.
I never thought
I'd ever see her.
Does your father know?
Oh, he wouldn't understand.
He'd only laugh at me.
Maybe you think it's funny too.
An-- An old maid trying
to impress somebody.
Ma'am, I don't think
it's funny.
But I don't think you ought to
let it ruin your whole life.
Tsk. I'm sorry.
Maybe I'm
a coward, but--
But I can't face them.
I'd never
live it down.
Well, why do
they have to know?
Why can't you say
you broke the engagement?
Tsk. Oh, they'd
never believe me.
They'd know
I'd made it up.
Tsk. I'm sorry
to have caused you
so much trouble.
Wait a minute.
Now, s-- Supposin'
your fiancé-- this fella
you were engaged to, you know
--well, what if
he was with you
when you got there.
Tsk. I just told you.
There never was any such person.
But there could be, long enough
to back up your story.
Then after I left
with the herd, uh,
you could say
anything you want.
Say that, uh,
you broke it off.
Or... Or that I got
killed in a stampede later.
You have plenty
of time
to figure
something out.
( poignant theme playing )
Would you really do that?
Heh. Why not?
Well...
What about Father?
W-what would he think?
Be so glad to have you back,
he'd think it was fine.
DRIVER:
All aboard, everybody.
Well...
We're ready
to roll, miss.
I-- I'll not be going
with you, driver.
Uh, would you get
my bag down, please.
Hand me her bag.
My, uh...
fiancée has decided
to stay here.
Get your horse.
Heh.
I-I'll-- I'll
get my bag.
( pleasant theme playing )
( slow, sedate theme playing )
Catchin' up
with 'em tomorrow.
Have a real meal.
Uh-- Mr. Nolan.
Well, you ought to
get used to
calling me Pete.
Sound kind of
funny callin'
a fella you're
engaged to mister.
Would-- Would everybody
have to know about...
what you're
going to do.
I don't see it's
anybody's business.
You must think
I'm an awful fool.
Well, I think you did
a fool thing.
There's a difference.
( sighs )
Anybody ever tried to add up
all the foolish things
I've done would run
plumb out of fingers and toes.
( chuckles )
I've been thinking
what you said.
A-about how to get rid of you.
I think being killed
in a stampede
is brilliant.
Oh.
An old maid is usually
an object of...
pity and ridicule.
But a woman who's
lost her fiancé...
she's in a different category.
She's treated with respect.
Like a widow.
Do you really think people
pay that much attention
one way or the other.
Small towns can be very cruel.
Y-- You haven't changed
your mind, have you?
No, ma'am.
Well, don't you think
"ma'am" sounds a little...
formal?
Under the circumstances?
( chuckles )
Yeah, I guess it does.
Well...
you sleep here
by the fire.
And I'll see you
in the morning.
( clears throat )
Good night, Pete.
Good night, M---
Oh. Good night, Sophie.
( chuckles )
( sedate theme playing )
( cattle mooing )
Oh.
I'll ride ahead and
check in with Mr. Favor.
You have any trouble
with your pa,
you let me know.
Thank you.
Whoa.
Hello, Pa.
I'm glad you're back,
Sophie.
So am I.
I guess I didn't
realize
how strong
you feel about it.
It's going to be
all right now, Pa.
I want to tell you about...
my fiancé.
Huh?
About your--
About your what?
I'll tell you
about it.
All right. Go!
( speaks indistinctly )
Oh, she decided to
come back.
So I see.
You must be pretty
persuasive.
You figure on
laying over
in Three Forks?
Nope.
We've lost enough time
as it is.
Is it all right if I ride in
with the Cartwrights?
I promised her
I would.
Go ahead.
I might have to
be there a day or so.
What for?
Oh, I can't tell you.
Well, is it
all right with you?
Go ahead,
and do whatever it is
you got to do.
Looks like you're
set to do it anyway.
Thank you.
Uh, there's
no way to
thank you for
your kindness to us.
And I'm sorry
to have
caused you
so much trouble.
Uh, that's
all right, ma'am. Uh...
gets kind of dull
sometimes.
And nice to have
a change.
That's a very tactful
way of putting it.
Goodbye.
Good luck, ma'am.
I'll never forget
the way you helped us.
And I'll remember
you too, young fella.
Every time I get
five aces,
I'll think of you.
Well, uh...
keep in touch, Pete.
I'll see you.
Go on!
Hup!
( playful theme playing )
Where's Pete going?
Got a little errand
to do in town.
Oh, yeah?
What kind of errand?
How should I know?
I'm only the boss.
( majestic theme playing )
Whoa!
Aye. This is the place.
Sam--
Ellen.
Oh, Sa--
Oh, for heaven's sake.
What happened
to your leg?
Ah, I busted my leg.
Why else do you think
I'd be usin' this crutch?
Mm. It probably
served you right.
Ah, 15 years hasn't
changed you a bit--
Ohh.
Oh.
Sophie.
Oh.
Hey. You look
kind of peaked.
Oh. I've got to
fatten you up. Huh.
Oh, Aunt Ellen.
This is my, uh,
fiancé, uh, Mr. Nolan.
Welcome to
the family.
Pleased to meet you.
Took a long time, but
I guess it was worth it.
Heh. We'd about
given up on you.
You gonna make us
stand here and sweat?
Or are you gonna
offer your brother
a drink?
And you ain't changed neither
in 15 years.
Ah!
Come on. Julia!
Here. Sit here, Sam.
Aye.
Cousin Julia.
Cousin Sophie.
Hello there,
Julia.
Sam.
( laughs )
How wonderful to
see you both.
Uh, this is my fiancé.
Uh-- Mr. Nolan.
JULIA:
Oh.
( laughs ):
You're the fella
Sophie wrote to us about.
The way she used to
sit around daydreaming
all the time.
I had a notion this was
one of those dreams.
Oh, he's real,
all right.
Mm, how are the children?
I-I'm dying to see them.
Fine. Oh.
Sophie and I are
just the same age.
Oh. Maybe I shouldn't
have said that.
Oh, it's quite all right.
He knows how old I am.
How's your husband,
Julia?
Drunk, probably.
Uh-huh.
Usually is by this time.
Drunk!
Well, if he is, he's out
gettin' away from your naggin'
at him
all the time.
I'll say what I like
in my own house!
And if he don't
like it,
he can get out.
Ha.
Things ain't changed
none, I see.
Makes you feel
real at home.
Well, guess
it's about time
I was gettin' back.
Back where?
( inhales )
Oh, uh--
P-Pete is a scout
for a cattle drive.
We came along
with him this far.
But now he's
got to go on
to Sedalia.
I-- I'll walk out
with you.
Oh, no, no.
Wait a minute. You can't
be goin' that quick.
I've been waitin'
for you to get here
to give a party.
And it won't be
no fun without
your fiancé.
Besides,
if I were you,
I'd want to
show him off.
People won't think
there's any such person
unless they
get to meet him.
Well, they just have to
take my word for it.
It seems to me
a few cows
could wait overnight.
I'm sorry, but--
No, your aunt's right.
Cows can wait.
Ha-ha. That's
the ticket.
Get your luggage.
I've got your rooms
all ready for you.
Ah, I was goin' to get a house.
Oh, there's plenty
of time for that.
You stay right here.
All right.
All right.
I'll give you
a hand.
Good.
Don't know how
you did it.
But I've got to
hand it to you.
And at
your age too.
Yeah. I really
would marry him
before I let him
out of my sight.
Why?
I trust him.
Well, you don't
know men, or you wouldn't
be talkin'
such foolishness.
I know Pete.
I thought I knew Jim
till I married him.
Ha!
Right nice of you
to stick around.
Ah, I can always
catch up with the drive.
The way they
carried on in there.
I can see now
why you two
cooked this up.
Instead of slinkin' in
like a whipped pup,
she's got her head up
where it belongs.
That's the general idea.
Too bad it ain't for real.
You gonna start that again.
Uh, 'scuse me.
Force of habit.
( lighthearted theme playing )
You were
a big success
with Julia and Aunt Ellen.
They were very impressed
that I landed you.
Ha.
Wait'll they see me
try to dance.
They won't be
so impressed.
I'll meet you
back at the house
after I get my shave.
( bell over door dings )
( door closes )
Oh. Can I
help you, ma'am?
Uh, yes. I'm--
I-I'd like to see
some dress materials.
A-and some
patterns, please.
All right.
Right this way.
Did you, uh...
have anything
particular in mind?
Yes. Brown,
please.
Brown.
No.
Let me see
something brighter.
Yes.
Yes, I think
you're right.
You know, brown is
too much for old ladies.
There we are.
Now...this is
the, uh...
latest from
Kansas City.
They're lovely.
And this...
You're, uh...
new here.
Eh, we just got in today.
Oh? Heh-heh.
I've been here
12 years.
I started this place, uh...
well, from nothing.
Oh. It's a very
nice store.
Better than anything
we had in Danton.
Danton?
Well, then, you must be
Miss Cartwright?
( chuckles )
Yes, your aunt's
been expecting you.
My name's Henry Fisher.
I'm pleased to
meet you.
Oh.
How-- How do you do...
Mr. Fisher.
Um...
You're, um...
aunt and her cousin
do all their shopping here.
Uh, could I see
some patterns, please?
Oh, yes. Yes, of course. Heh.
I'm afraid I can't help you
much there.
My wife used to handle
this department.
All the ladies used to
ask her advice.
She had
very good taste.
She passed away
last year.
I'm sorry.
Now, I usually select
the patterns, and...
everybody makes
their own selection.
I-I think I like this one.
Yes, that's very nice.
Least it looks it
to me. Heh.
And I'd like 6 yards
of this, please.
Um, 6 yards
of this.
All right.
( slow, melancholy
theme playing )
You know, I hope you
and your father
like it here.
Well, I'm sure we will.
You know, there's
quite a few, uh...
social activities
going on right now.
Church, uh...
suppers, and, uh...
things like that.
Perhaps you'd
let me escort you
to one.
Oh, that-- That would be--
( bell over door rings )
( door closes )
Oh-ho. There you are.
I've been
looking for you.
Well-- Oh.
I see you've
met my niece.
Yes. Yes, indeed.
They're giving
a party for her
in the meeting hall
tonight.
In her honor.
You'll come, won't you?
Well, heh-heh.
Well, I'd be delighted.
Good.
Where's your fiancé?
SOPHIE:
Oh, he's in
the barber shop.
Uh-- Uh, how much
do I owe you?
Well, that'll be
a dollar.
Uh, here you are.
Thank you.
See you tonight,
Henry.
Uh--
Nice to have
met you, Mr. Fisher.
Nice to
have met you.
( bell over door
rings )
Uh--
Morning,
Ellen.
Good morning,
Sarah.
That Mr. Fisher
seems very nice.
Oh, yes.
Everybody likes
Mr. Fisher.
But he won't be
on the market for long.
Some woman will
snap him up.
Now that his mourning
time is over.
There, now.
Don't you go
making eyes at him.
You've got
your man.
( slow, dramatic theme playing )
Oh, hi.
What are you doing?
Getting ready for the party?
Well, it won't be
ready for tonight.
Oh.
Sorry I didn't
bring my Sunday clothes.
Oh. That's all right.
Is anything wrong?
No.
Oh, e--
Everything's fine.
Uh...
I got me a room
at the hotel.
Just wanted to be sure
everything was
going along all right.
( dramatic theme playing )
( people chattering )
Now...
How does
it taste now?
I got into it.
Well...let's have
some of that now.
( chatter )
ELLEN:
Mr. and Mrs.
Riddle.
I'm pleased to
meet you both.
You must join
our sewing circle.
Oh, thank you.
Uh--
Excuse me.
I've got to
start the music box.
Well, hello,
Henry.
Uh,
Mrs. Ferguson.
Mrs.
Cartwright.
( light music from
music box playing )
Mr. Fisher.
Mr. Nolan,
Sophie's fiancé.
Congratulations.
Thanks.
Everybody dance.
Well...
join the dancin',
Henry.
Don't keep the ladies
waitin'.
Oh, yes.
Uh, excuse me.
When did you
meet him?
Uh, this
afternoon.
A-a-at--
He-- He runs
the emporium.
Poor man.
His wife died
last year, and
he's so lonely.
Well, why don't
you two dance
while you've got
the chance.
( chuckles ):
Don't say I didn't
warn you.
( music box music
playing loudly )
( light chatter )
Ow!
Oh. I'm sorry.
Oh. No, no, no.
No. It-- It's, uh,
quite all right.
Well, I better
stop before
I break
your foot.
Oh. Why don't you
finish the dance
with Mr. Fisher?
Wow. Heh.
I'd be
delighted.
Mr. Nolan shouldn't have
forced you
to dance with me.
Well, it was very
generous of him.
He's a very lucky man.
( applause )
( people chattering )
( sighs )
Thank you.
Oh, and
thank you, sir.
( music begins )
Come on,
let's go outside.
( all laughing )
It's smart.
Now, don't be
gone too long, you two.
Sparking,
at her age.
Well, better late
than never.
That's what
I always say, Ellen.
( giggles )
But what is it
you wanted to tell me?
You've got a problem,
haven't you?
What do you
mean?
Mr. Fisher.
You like him.
He likes you.
Well, we hardly
know each other.
Been watchin'
you both.
You act like a couple
schoolkids.
Look, we're friends.
You can level
with me.
You do like him,
don't you?
He-- He's very
gentle, and...
he seems to need someone
to take care of him.
I suppose that's a silly way
to feel at my age.
Oh, I don't
think so at all.
( snaps fingers )
Question is, what are
we gonna do about it?
I don't understand.
Well, that deal
we had,
where I was gonna
go away, and in
a couple
of months, you'd hear
I got killed.
It won't work now.
It'd take too long.
It's gotta
be quick.
Uh-- Uh, I don't
see, um--
I got an idea.
Be rough, but
it'll be quick.
What is it?
Come on,
I'll tell you.
The thing I miss,
those weeks on the trail,
was a good sociable
poker game.
Well, um...
we may be able to
sneak out later
and get one up
tonight, huh?
Oh. Count me in.
I don't play
very good, but, heh,
I sure enjoy
a game.
You sure you can
handle it?
I'll try.
You're gonna
talk to him.
I'll get the punch.
Oh, Pete.
Thank you...
for everything.
( music box music
continuing )
I-i-it's, uh,
a lovely party.
Yes.
Oh, how's your dress
coming along?
Oh, fine.
I like the material
very much.
I think it'll be
very becoming.
( music ends, applause )
Been lookin'
for you.
Oh, I-- I was just
talking to Mr. Fisher.
Oh, I'm the one
you're engaged to.
Suppose you stick to
talkin' to me.
Well, I, uh...
I-- I assure you,
Mr. Nolan,
there was nothing wrong. Heh.
Here.
Oh.
Uh, clumsy fool. Watch
what you're doin'.
Now, see here,
Mr. Nolan, uh--
You keep out of this.
You have
no right to talk to
Mr. Fisher that way.
Shut up!
( gasps )
Oh.
Oh.
( grunts, screams )
( stammers )
Now, get up and
apologize to the lady.
I don't want
an apology.
I never want to
see him again.
What?
Y-y-you mean that?
I certainly do.
Well...
You heard what
the lady said.
( people murmuring )
What happened?
Are you mad?
( mouths ):
No, no.
JULIA:
What happened...
Uh...
may I take you home?
( crowd continues chattering )
Thank you.
Mm.
( exhales )
( door closes,
woman gasps )
( chatter grows louder )
( sedate theme playing )
( horse hooves
clopping )
Man like that.
Uh, good riddance.
( dramatic theme playing )
Head 'em up!
Move 'em out!
♪ Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪
♪ Rollin', rollin'
Rollin' ♪
♪ Keep rollin', rollin'
Rollin' ♪
♪ Though the streams
Are swollen ♪
♪ Keep them dogies rollin' ♪
♪ Rawhide! ♪
♪ Through rain and wind
And weather ♪
♪ Hell-bent for leather ♪
♪ Wishin' my gal
Was by my side ♪
♪ All the things I'm missin' ♪
♪ Good vittles
Love and kissin' ♪
♪ Are waiting at the end
Of my ride ♪
♪ Move 'em on, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on ♪
♪ Move 'em on, head 'em up
Rawhide ♪
♪ Let 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, let 'em out ♪
♪ Cut 'em out
Ride 'em in ♪
♪ Rawhide! ♪
♪ Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
♪ Rawhide! ♪
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
♪ Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪
♪ Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪
( whip cracks )
♪ Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪
♪ Keep movin', movin', movin' ♪
♪ Though they're disapprovin' ♪
♪ Keep them dogies movin' ♪
♪ Rawhide! ♪
♪ Don't try
To understand 'em ♪
♪ Just rope, throw
And brand 'em ♪
♪ Soon we'll be livin'
High and wide ♪
♪ My heart's calculatin' ♪
♪ My true love
Will be waitin' ♪
♪ Be waiting at the end
Of my ride ♪
♪ Move 'em on, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on ♪
♪ Move 'em on, head 'em up
Rawhide ♪
♪ Let 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, let 'em out ♪
♪ Cut 'em out
Ride 'em in ♪
♪ Rawhide! ♪
♪ Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
♪ Rawhide! ♪
Hyah!
( whip cracking )
( hopeful theme playing )
( man whistles )
FAVOR:
It sounds simple
when you start out.
Get the herd to Abilene.
Before you're halfway there,
the cattle are
the least of your worries.
I know.
Gil Favor, trail boss.
( men yelling, cattle mooing )
Well, look at it
this way.
If you wasn't here,
what else would you
be doin'?
Wastin' your time
dancing.
Chasin'
after girls.
Buyin'
fancy clothes.
Cut it out,
will you?
Oh, I'm just
pointin' out to you
how lucky you are
having a chance to learn
a trade, 'stead
of fritterin' away
your time
enjoyin' yourself.
Well, I'll be glad when
we hit some green feed.
They're looking
kind of scrawny.
Who ain't?
Yeah.
Looks like we're
getting company.
It's a her,
ain't it?
Or is it
just me?
MAN:
Hyah.
It ain't
just you.
( cattle
mooing )
I-- I need help.
M-my father's hurt.
We'll help you,
ma'am.
Just what
happened?
Well-- The wagon
rolled over.
He-- He broke
his leg.
I left him there
to get help.
How far is it?
We-- I've been riding
for about two or three hours.
How come it tip over?
The-- The team ran away
down a long hill.
Th-- There was
a dry stream.
PETE:
Think I know
where that is.
Well, please hurry.
We'll
find him.
You stay here
and get some rest.
But I can't.
You don't know the way.
I'm a trail
scout, ma'am.
Finding the way's
my business.
We'll make better time
without you.
Pete, get the medicine kit
and some splints.
Rowdy, you take care
of the lady.
Then join up. Bring
some extra hands.
But I-- But I want to
go with you.
Now we'll
find him.
You rest up.
( clears throat )
Come on.
This way, ma'am.
( men yelling in distance,
cattle mooing )
This here
is Wishbone.
Uh, I didn't get
your name, ma'am.
Oh, Cartwright.
Oh. This is
Mrs. Cartwright, Wish.
Miss.
Oh, uh--
Excuse me.
Miss Cartwright.
Uh--
Uh, how do?
This, for what
it's worth,
is named
Mushy.
Uh, how do
you do?
I do pretty good when...
Mr. Wishbone's got anything
he wants done.
Will you shut up?
Uh, M-Miss Cartwright
has had a little
trouble, Wish.
Uh, might be nice
of you to fix her up
something to eat.
Well, yes.
What would you like?
Oh, I-- I couldn't--
Might do you some good.
Well, perhaps
a cup of tea.
Tea.
Oh, well, uh...
we don't have
any tea, ma'am.
Uh, coffee be
all right.
Oh, that--
That will be fine.
Uh, thank you.
Comin' right up.
Well, all right,
get movin'.
Just made some fresh,
back there.
You
all right?
I, uh-- Uh--
Here's your coffee, ma'am.
Thank you.
( playful theme playing )
( gagging )
Go ahead and
drink 'er down, ma'am.
That'll put hair
on your ch--
You don't
have to drink it
if you don't
want it.
Oh, it's fine.
It, uh--
It-- It just
takes a little...
g-getting
used to.
Uh, yeah.
I know what you mean.
Say, look.
If you're a little...
tired, you could
lie down
in the back of
the wagon there.
Mm-mm.
I'm all right.
Oh, you don't
have to worry
about your father.
Pete and the boss will
take good care of him.
Oh, I want to
go with you.
Well, uh...
sure you got
enough strength?
Oh, quite sure.
All right,
I'll round up
some of the rest of the men
and come back for you.
Begging your pardon,
miss, but...
you look kind of
beat up.
Hadn't you ought to rest?
Oh, you're very kind,
but, you see,
my father's been injured,
and I'd like to be
with him.
Well, now, that's the way
a daughter ought to feel.
Most of 'em just
up and get married,
and that's the last
you ever see of 'em.
Eh, so I've heard.
However...Father
hasn't been
faced with
that problem.
( playful theme playing )
( dramatic theme playing )
This should hold you
till you get to a doctor.
By the time
we get to Three Forks,
I won't need
no doctor.
It'll be
as good as new.
Can your daughter
draw the wagon?
What for?
Only need one leg
for the brake.
There.
How does that feel?
Apart from...
hurtin'
like blazes, it--
It feels great.
I'll take a look
at the wagon.
Does your trail take you
anywhere near Three Forks?
FAVOR:
We pass it.
Might save you
some trouble then
if we went along with you.
Save us trouble?
Well, in case
we had another accident.
You wouldn't have to
go so far to help us.
We'd be right there
with you.
I see what you mean.
( men murmuring )
He's gonna be
all right.
Oh. I don't know
how to thank you.
Mr. Favor has asked us
to ride along with him
to Three Forks.
Oh, that-- That's very
kind of you, but--
But you-- You don't
want to be
hindered by us.
Well,
that's what
your father was saying.
But I talked him
out of it.
We'd be pleased to
have you join us.
Well, thank you.
Oh, we'd better see
what we can do
about your wagon.
Fine man.
Why don't you wash
and get yourself fixed up.
You look like
something
the cat
dragged in.
And you could stand a--
A dress that
wasn't torn up too.
Well, get your bag.
Now?
Now.
Oh, uh, let me
help you, ma'am.
Oh, thank you. I just
wanted to get some
clean clothes.
( awkward theme playing )
Uh, you--
You gotta--
Where to?
Well...
Over there.
( lively theme playing )
We're gonna have to
go back to the chuck wagon,
get some tools,
to fix that wagon.
I'm surprised
you got this far
with a load
like that.
Everything I own
in the world
is on that wagon.
I can believe that.
Where did your outfit
start from?
Texas.
And where are
you headed?
Headin' for Abilene.
Must be kind of tough.
Being away from
your wife for so long.
Most of the drovers
ain't married.
That so?
Well, what do you
know about that.
This all right,
ma'am?
Mm. Fine.
You just let me know when
you want me to take it back.
Thank you.
( playful theme playing )
( bird chirping )
( dramatic theme playing )
"Dear Sophie,
"we are looking forward
with great pleasure
"to seeing you in Three Forks,
"and will be especially
interested
"in hearing about your fiancé.
"From your description
he sounds
"like a fine man
and a good catch.
Your loving aunt, Ellen."
( sedate theme playing )
How's the leg feel?
Any time you want to
settle down,
you could be a doctor.
( chuckles )
Ah.
I saw you carryin'
my daughter's luggage.
Good job your wife
wasn't around.
She might have been
jealous.
Ah.
That is, if you
have a wife.
Not yet.
( fanciful theme playing )
( sighs )
Say, Pete.
I saw you talkin'
to the old man.
Did he ask you
the same question?
Same question.
Well, he asked me
if I was married.
That's the question.
You don't think he's got
something else in mind?
I think that, uh...
it's gonna be a long trip
to Three Forks.
( playful theme playing )
( men yelling, cattle mooing )
I wonder where
the stage is headin' to?
Wherever it's going,
I wish I was on it.
Hey, Pete!
What stage is that?
Out of Three Forks
headin' east.
Wouldn't
hurt you none...
to be a mite
more friendly.
You never give in,
do you?
All I said was--
I know.
You catch more flies
with honey than with vinegar.
But it's true.
Why can't we just
accept the fact...
that I'm an old maid.
It'll make things
so much easier
for both of us.
Doggone it.
You don't have to be.
Here you are, and not
another woman for miles around.
For heaven's sakes, Pa,
let me alone.
All right, all right.
Don't fly off the handle.
( whistles quietly )
How's the wheel
holding up?
It's all right
so far.
Say, I sure
feel sorry
for her, with
her father like that.
Hold old do you think
she is, anyway?
Gave up tryin' to
guess women's ages
a long time ago.
( horse snorts )
Just always a chance
you might guess right.
( chuckles )
Remind me
to stock up on tea
when we get to
Three Forks.
Why? She's
leavin' us there.
I don't want to
get caught short again,
in case we run into
any more females.
Makes it look like
I don't know my business.
( majestic theme playing )
I-- I don't
mean this
as an unkindness
to Wishbone,
you understand?
But if you fellas
want to taste
real cooking, you should
come over to eat
at our house
sometime.
Sophie's got
so many recipes.
These, uh, fellas
come from miles around
to taste
Sophie's cookin'.
Pa.
That's only the gospel
truth I'm tellin'.
I believe you.
You know?
Um, first time
I saw you,
I said, "There's
a woman who's
a wonderful cook."
I'd-- I think I'll
go to help Wishbone.
FAVOR:
That's all right, ma'am.
You're a guest.
Then, um...
I-- I believe I'll--
I'll rest then.
Eats like a bird.
You'd wonder how
she keeps so healthy.
Never a sick day
in her life.
Anyone care for
a little poker,
while our food
settles.
I gotta check
the herd.
Well,
maybe--
Maybe
later on, huh?
Uh, I guess
I'll try out
at just playing poker
with Sophie.
But I--
I can't wait
to get into a real
man's game, again.
You mean,
Sophie plays poker?
There's no one else
to play with.
Just Sophie and me,
after her mother died.
Just the two of us
on that little ranch.
I can't make a ranch go.
With an old man and a woman
trying to run it
all by themselves.
Didn't you
have any help?
Did for a while, but...
then it got so that I--
I couldn't afford to pay them.
So they just drifted off.
Can't ask
a man
to work for nothing,
you know.
What are you
gonna do when
you get to
Three Forks?
Oh, I've got
relatives there.
I can always earn a meal.
And they'll see through
that Sophie's took care of.
Ah, she'll probably
meet up with some
upstandin' young man and--
And get married.
Uh, there--
There's a lot to her,
that girl.
Like they say...
still waters
run deep.
Yeah.
Well...
back to work.
Yeah, back
to work.
( dramatic theme playing )
It was delicious.
Oh, uh...
thank you, ma'am.
It ain't nothing fancy.
But it'll sure put
meat on your bones.
Mushy.
I, um--
I-- I wish
you'd teach me
how to cook it
sometime.
Come on.
( pan rattles )
Hope you enjoyed
your supper.
Oh, I-- I did.
Uh, d-despite what
my father says,
I'm-- I'm not
a good cook.
Well, your father's
quite a man.
Little obvious.
But he means well.
Well, that's kind of
important.
Oh. Don't--
Don't think I mean
to criticize him, Mr. Nolan.
He's trying very hard.
( sighs )
( dramatic theme playing )
( majestic theme playing )
( cattle mooing )
( suspenseful theme playing )
He opens.
And drew two cards.
And he raised me
twice.
That shows a man with
plenty of confidence.
He's probably
got a--
A full house, or...
maybe four
of a kind.
Quit talkin' and
make your bet.
Ah. Science
and skill, son.
Science and skill.
Mm, it's a bit tricky.
Yes, he's
probably got me.
But I couldn't sleep
tonight unless I--
I knew for sure.
Your call.
( coins clink )
Four kings.
Oh, good.
But not good enough.
Four aces.
Well, as
the preacher said,
"All contributions
gratefully received."
You haven't seen
my last card yet.
That's a pretty full deck,
with five aces,
ain't it?
Looks that way.
How many more cards
you got up your sleeve?
Oh, you young
whippersnapper.
( dramatic theme playing )
You calling me
a cheater, are you?
Make him
take off his coat.
Yeah--
I don't have to be
insulted.
If I was
a younger man--
Well, you ain't.
So take that
coat off, or I'll
take it off for you.
Are you gonna let them
bully me like this?
Well...
you know...
why don't you go ahead.
Set their minds
at ease.
Nice way to--
To treat a--
An old man.
( playful theme playing )
I'm waitin' for an apology.
Don't hold your breath.
Mm, there's one thing
I can't stand.
And that's a sore loser.
Whoa-- Wait
a minute.
Um...
why don't we just
call this a misdeal?
Um, why so?
Well, uh...
five aces, that's
a bum deck.
Why don't we just
split the pot
and call it
a night.
Oh, now, wait a minute.
It ain't my fault that...
I had four of them to...
( dramatic theme playing )
This way
everybody will, uh...
feel happy.
All right, Mr., uh...
Cartwright? Sir?
Ah. Good idea.
Draw back your money, boy.
Well...I guess I'd
better turn in.
Here.
Take your money
back, mister.
Thanks.
We'd better
call it a night.
You...don't want to
forget this.
Now, I wouldn't
want you
to jump to
no wrong conclusions.
( chuckles )
How could I do
a thing like that?
Just because you had
a few aces in reserve.
( chuckles )
It's just that I played
with me daughter
so long, why,
it didn't matter.
And it-- It--
It suddenly
became a habit.
Well...
Mr. Cartwright,
that could be a very
unhealthy habit.
Oh, yeah. Yeah.
I must watch that.
Yeah. I--
I tell you what.
I got a better
idea.
W-why don't you just
quit playing for money.
You know, in case the habit's
hard to break?
You mean,
you don't trust me?
( playful theme playing )
Good night, sir.
All right, come
and smell it.
( bangs pot )
( sedate theme playing )
Sophie?
Get up!
Here...
get a move on.
Mr. Favor ain't
gonna wait all day.
( slow, dramatic theme playing )
"I'm sorry, but I just can't
"face them at Three Forks.
"Please don't try to stop me.
I'll write to you."
Mr. Favor!
Mis--
Mr. Favor.
Mr. Favor...
Sophie's gone.
What do you mean?
Look at this.
I found it
in our tent.
She must have
lit out
during
the night.
What does she mean,
she can't face the issue?
Oh, some fool notion
she has
that everybody will
look down on her
because she's an old maid.
I never thought she felt
that strong about it.
Any idea what time
she left?
Well...
she went to bed
right after supper.
So it could have been
any time after that.
Look, you've g--
You've got to find her.
Even if we do,
we can't force her
to come back.
She-- She doesn't mean
what she says.
She-- She's just upset.
She's still
got a right
to go where
she wants.
You mean, you'd let her
wander alone
just because she's
in a state.
No telling what'll
happen to her.
Oh, we'll find her
and talk to her.
But that's all
we can do.
I could pick up
her trail,
but it would be
quicker if I knew
where she was
going.
You got any idea?
No.
She wouldn't just
go off
with nothing in mind.
You sure she didn't
say anything?
Give you any clue?
Nothin' at all.
She just...
Wait a minute.
When that stage
passed yesterday...
she said something about...
wishin' she was on it.
It probably stayed overnight
at the way station.
I could catch up
with 'em at the next one.
But suppose
she's not on it?
If her trail
leads that way,
it's a good bet
she's on it.
I appreciate this.
If there's ever anything
I can do for you...
PETE:
There is.
You name it.
When she decides
to come back,
leave her alone,
will you?
I'm her father. I...
I'm just trying to
take care of her.
Maybe you're tryin'
too hard.
( slow, melancholy
theme playing )
Pete, you want me to
send anybody with you?
Oh, I guess I can
handle it.
Look, I'm sorry
I jumped on the old man,
but I'm up to here
with it.
No, um, might just
do him some good.
I wouldn't
bet on it.
But it just might.
I'll see you.
What's that I hear about
Miss Cartwright
takin' off?
Mm, Pete's goin'
to find her.
Oh, yeah?
Well, if she
wants to leave,
why didn't you just
let her go.
He will.
If that's what
she really wants.
We just wanna
be sure.
See that she's
all right.
Well, we sure
walked into it
when we hooked up
with those two.
You know, I read a...
book once that said...
that in China, you save
anybody's life,
you're responsible for 'em
from then on.
Makes 'em think twice
about helpin' anybody.
That's a smart people,
the Chinese.
Let's get rollin'.
( sedate theme playing )
( dramatic theme playing )
( cattle mooing, men whistling )
How you feelin'?
Fine.
Oh, Rowdy.
I'm sorry about
last night.
( men whistling )
Sam gettin' along
all right?
Yeah.
You know, I feel sorry
for him, at that.
Sure bust him up
if she don't come back.
Would've been better
if he had felt
that way sooner.
Yeah.
( dramatic theme playing )
Be about five minutes,
folks.
Oh, Miss Cartwright.
Miss Cartwright.
If you think
you can
force me
into going back,
you're mistaken.
I hadn't
planned on trying.
Then why did you
follow me, then?
Oh, we just wanted to know
if you were all right.
Well, I'm sorry to
have inconvenienced you,
but it isn't
necessary.
I'm quite all right.
Are you?
Your father told us why
you didn't want to
go into Three Forks.
You think that's
worth runnin' away from?
Oh, there was
another reason.
You wanna tell me
what it was.
I might as well.
He'll know about it
when he gets there anyway.
Before I knew we were
going to come here,
I wrote my aunt a letter
telling her about my...
fiancé.
That I was engaged
to be married.
Well, it seemed
a harmless little lie.
It didn't hurt anybody.
I never thought
I'd ever see her.
Does your father know?
Oh, he wouldn't understand.
He'd only laugh at me.
Maybe you think it's funny too.
An-- An old maid trying
to impress somebody.
Ma'am, I don't think
it's funny.
But I don't think you ought to
let it ruin your whole life.
Tsk. I'm sorry.
Maybe I'm
a coward, but--
But I can't face them.
I'd never
live it down.
Well, why do
they have to know?
Why can't you say
you broke the engagement?
Tsk. Oh, they'd
never believe me.
They'd know
I'd made it up.
Tsk. I'm sorry
to have caused you
so much trouble.
Wait a minute.
Now, s-- Supposin'
your fiancé-- this fella
you were engaged to, you know
--well, what if
he was with you
when you got there.
Tsk. I just told you.
There never was any such person.
But there could be, long enough
to back up your story.
Then after I left
with the herd, uh,
you could say
anything you want.
Say that, uh,
you broke it off.
Or... Or that I got
killed in a stampede later.
You have plenty
of time
to figure
something out.
( poignant theme playing )
Would you really do that?
Heh. Why not?
Well...
What about Father?
W-what would he think?
Be so glad to have you back,
he'd think it was fine.
DRIVER:
All aboard, everybody.
Well...
We're ready
to roll, miss.
I-- I'll not be going
with you, driver.
Uh, would you get
my bag down, please.
Hand me her bag.
My, uh...
fiancée has decided
to stay here.
Get your horse.
Heh.
I-I'll-- I'll
get my bag.
( pleasant theme playing )
( slow, sedate theme playing )
Catchin' up
with 'em tomorrow.
Have a real meal.
Uh-- Mr. Nolan.
Well, you ought to
get used to
calling me Pete.
Sound kind of
funny callin'
a fella you're
engaged to mister.
Would-- Would everybody
have to know about...
what you're
going to do.
I don't see it's
anybody's business.
You must think
I'm an awful fool.
Well, I think you did
a fool thing.
There's a difference.
( sighs )
Anybody ever tried to add up
all the foolish things
I've done would run
plumb out of fingers and toes.
( chuckles )
I've been thinking
what you said.
A-about how to get rid of you.
I think being killed
in a stampede
is brilliant.
Oh.
An old maid is usually
an object of...
pity and ridicule.
But a woman who's
lost her fiancé...
she's in a different category.
She's treated with respect.
Like a widow.
Do you really think people
pay that much attention
one way or the other.
Small towns can be very cruel.
Y-- You haven't changed
your mind, have you?
No, ma'am.
Well, don't you think
"ma'am" sounds a little...
formal?
Under the circumstances?
( chuckles )
Yeah, I guess it does.
Well...
you sleep here
by the fire.
And I'll see you
in the morning.
( clears throat )
Good night, Pete.
Good night, M---
Oh. Good night, Sophie.
( chuckles )
( sedate theme playing )
( cattle mooing )
Oh.
I'll ride ahead and
check in with Mr. Favor.
You have any trouble
with your pa,
you let me know.
Thank you.
Whoa.
Hello, Pa.
I'm glad you're back,
Sophie.
So am I.
I guess I didn't
realize
how strong
you feel about it.
It's going to be
all right now, Pa.
I want to tell you about...
my fiancé.
Huh?
About your--
About your what?
I'll tell you
about it.
All right. Go!
( speaks indistinctly )
Oh, she decided to
come back.
So I see.
You must be pretty
persuasive.
You figure on
laying over
in Three Forks?
Nope.
We've lost enough time
as it is.
Is it all right if I ride in
with the Cartwrights?
I promised her
I would.
Go ahead.
I might have to
be there a day or so.
What for?
Oh, I can't tell you.
Well, is it
all right with you?
Go ahead,
and do whatever it is
you got to do.
Looks like you're
set to do it anyway.
Thank you.
Uh, there's
no way to
thank you for
your kindness to us.
And I'm sorry
to have
caused you
so much trouble.
Uh, that's
all right, ma'am. Uh...
gets kind of dull
sometimes.
And nice to have
a change.
That's a very tactful
way of putting it.
Goodbye.
Good luck, ma'am.
I'll never forget
the way you helped us.
And I'll remember
you too, young fella.
Every time I get
five aces,
I'll think of you.
Well, uh...
keep in touch, Pete.
I'll see you.
Go on!
Hup!
( playful theme playing )
Where's Pete going?
Got a little errand
to do in town.
Oh, yeah?
What kind of errand?
How should I know?
I'm only the boss.
( majestic theme playing )
Whoa!
Aye. This is the place.
Sam--
Ellen.
Oh, Sa--
Oh, for heaven's sake.
What happened
to your leg?
Ah, I busted my leg.
Why else do you think
I'd be usin' this crutch?
Mm. It probably
served you right.
Ah, 15 years hasn't
changed you a bit--
Ohh.
Oh.
Sophie.
Oh.
Hey. You look
kind of peaked.
Oh. I've got to
fatten you up. Huh.
Oh, Aunt Ellen.
This is my, uh,
fiancé, uh, Mr. Nolan.
Welcome to
the family.
Pleased to meet you.
Took a long time, but
I guess it was worth it.
Heh. We'd about
given up on you.
You gonna make us
stand here and sweat?
Or are you gonna
offer your brother
a drink?
And you ain't changed neither
in 15 years.
Ah!
Come on. Julia!
Here. Sit here, Sam.
Aye.
Cousin Julia.
Cousin Sophie.
Hello there,
Julia.
Sam.
( laughs )
How wonderful to
see you both.
Uh, this is my fiancé.
Uh-- Mr. Nolan.
JULIA:
Oh.
( laughs ):
You're the fella
Sophie wrote to us about.
The way she used to
sit around daydreaming
all the time.
I had a notion this was
one of those dreams.
Oh, he's real,
all right.
Mm, how are the children?
I-I'm dying to see them.
Fine. Oh.
Sophie and I are
just the same age.
Oh. Maybe I shouldn't
have said that.
Oh, it's quite all right.
He knows how old I am.
How's your husband,
Julia?
Drunk, probably.
Uh-huh.
Usually is by this time.
Drunk!
Well, if he is, he's out
gettin' away from your naggin'
at him
all the time.
I'll say what I like
in my own house!
And if he don't
like it,
he can get out.
Ha.
Things ain't changed
none, I see.
Makes you feel
real at home.
Well, guess
it's about time
I was gettin' back.
Back where?
( inhales )
Oh, uh--
P-Pete is a scout
for a cattle drive.
We came along
with him this far.
But now he's
got to go on
to Sedalia.
I-- I'll walk out
with you.
Oh, no, no.
Wait a minute. You can't
be goin' that quick.
I've been waitin'
for you to get here
to give a party.
And it won't be
no fun without
your fiancé.
Besides,
if I were you,
I'd want to
show him off.
People won't think
there's any such person
unless they
get to meet him.
Well, they just have to
take my word for it.
It seems to me
a few cows
could wait overnight.
I'm sorry, but--
No, your aunt's right.
Cows can wait.
Ha-ha. That's
the ticket.
Get your luggage.
I've got your rooms
all ready for you.
Ah, I was goin' to get a house.
Oh, there's plenty
of time for that.
You stay right here.
All right.
All right.
I'll give you
a hand.
Good.
Don't know how
you did it.
But I've got to
hand it to you.
And at
your age too.
Yeah. I really
would marry him
before I let him
out of my sight.
Why?
I trust him.
Well, you don't
know men, or you wouldn't
be talkin'
such foolishness.
I know Pete.
I thought I knew Jim
till I married him.
Ha!
Right nice of you
to stick around.
Ah, I can always
catch up with the drive.
The way they
carried on in there.
I can see now
why you two
cooked this up.
Instead of slinkin' in
like a whipped pup,
she's got her head up
where it belongs.
That's the general idea.
Too bad it ain't for real.
You gonna start that again.
Uh, 'scuse me.
Force of habit.
( lighthearted theme playing )
You were
a big success
with Julia and Aunt Ellen.
They were very impressed
that I landed you.
Ha.
Wait'll they see me
try to dance.
They won't be
so impressed.
I'll meet you
back at the house
after I get my shave.
( bell over door dings )
( door closes )
Oh. Can I
help you, ma'am?
Uh, yes. I'm--
I-I'd like to see
some dress materials.
A-and some
patterns, please.
All right.
Right this way.
Did you, uh...
have anything
particular in mind?
Yes. Brown,
please.
Brown.
No.
Let me see
something brighter.
Yes.
Yes, I think
you're right.
You know, brown is
too much for old ladies.
There we are.
Now...this is
the, uh...
latest from
Kansas City.
They're lovely.
And this...
You're, uh...
new here.
Eh, we just got in today.
Oh? Heh-heh.
I've been here
12 years.
I started this place, uh...
well, from nothing.
Oh. It's a very
nice store.
Better than anything
we had in Danton.
Danton?
Well, then, you must be
Miss Cartwright?
( chuckles )
Yes, your aunt's
been expecting you.
My name's Henry Fisher.
I'm pleased to
meet you.
Oh.
How-- How do you do...
Mr. Fisher.
Um...
You're, um...
aunt and her cousin
do all their shopping here.
Uh, could I see
some patterns, please?
Oh, yes. Yes, of course. Heh.
I'm afraid I can't help you
much there.
My wife used to handle
this department.
All the ladies used to
ask her advice.
She had
very good taste.
She passed away
last year.
I'm sorry.
Now, I usually select
the patterns, and...
everybody makes
their own selection.
I-I think I like this one.
Yes, that's very nice.
Least it looks it
to me. Heh.
And I'd like 6 yards
of this, please.
Um, 6 yards
of this.
All right.
( slow, melancholy
theme playing )
You know, I hope you
and your father
like it here.
Well, I'm sure we will.
You know, there's
quite a few, uh...
social activities
going on right now.
Church, uh...
suppers, and, uh...
things like that.
Perhaps you'd
let me escort you
to one.
Oh, that-- That would be--
( bell over door rings )
( door closes )
Oh-ho. There you are.
I've been
looking for you.
Well-- Oh.
I see you've
met my niece.
Yes. Yes, indeed.
They're giving
a party for her
in the meeting hall
tonight.
In her honor.
You'll come, won't you?
Well, heh-heh.
Well, I'd be delighted.
Good.
Where's your fiancé?
SOPHIE:
Oh, he's in
the barber shop.
Uh-- Uh, how much
do I owe you?
Well, that'll be
a dollar.
Uh, here you are.
Thank you.
See you tonight,
Henry.
Uh--
Nice to have
met you, Mr. Fisher.
Nice to
have met you.
( bell over door
rings )
Uh--
Morning,
Ellen.
Good morning,
Sarah.
That Mr. Fisher
seems very nice.
Oh, yes.
Everybody likes
Mr. Fisher.
But he won't be
on the market for long.
Some woman will
snap him up.
Now that his mourning
time is over.
There, now.
Don't you go
making eyes at him.
You've got
your man.
( slow, dramatic theme playing )
Oh, hi.
What are you doing?
Getting ready for the party?
Well, it won't be
ready for tonight.
Oh.
Sorry I didn't
bring my Sunday clothes.
Oh. That's all right.
Is anything wrong?
No.
Oh, e--
Everything's fine.
Uh...
I got me a room
at the hotel.
Just wanted to be sure
everything was
going along all right.
( dramatic theme playing )
( people chattering )
Now...
How does
it taste now?
I got into it.
Well...let's have
some of that now.
( chatter )
ELLEN:
Mr. and Mrs.
Riddle.
I'm pleased to
meet you both.
You must join
our sewing circle.
Oh, thank you.
Uh--
Excuse me.
I've got to
start the music box.
Well, hello,
Henry.
Uh,
Mrs. Ferguson.
Mrs.
Cartwright.
( light music from
music box playing )
Mr. Fisher.
Mr. Nolan,
Sophie's fiancé.
Congratulations.
Thanks.
Everybody dance.
Well...
join the dancin',
Henry.
Don't keep the ladies
waitin'.
Oh, yes.
Uh, excuse me.
When did you
meet him?
Uh, this
afternoon.
A-a-at--
He-- He runs
the emporium.
Poor man.
His wife died
last year, and
he's so lonely.
Well, why don't
you two dance
while you've got
the chance.
( chuckles ):
Don't say I didn't
warn you.
( music box music
playing loudly )
( light chatter )
Ow!
Oh. I'm sorry.
Oh. No, no, no.
No. It-- It's, uh,
quite all right.
Well, I better
stop before
I break
your foot.
Oh. Why don't you
finish the dance
with Mr. Fisher?
Wow. Heh.
I'd be
delighted.
Mr. Nolan shouldn't have
forced you
to dance with me.
Well, it was very
generous of him.
He's a very lucky man.
( applause )
( people chattering )
( sighs )
Thank you.
Oh, and
thank you, sir.
( music begins )
Come on,
let's go outside.
( all laughing )
It's smart.
Now, don't be
gone too long, you two.
Sparking,
at her age.
Well, better late
than never.
That's what
I always say, Ellen.
( giggles )
But what is it
you wanted to tell me?
You've got a problem,
haven't you?
What do you
mean?
Mr. Fisher.
You like him.
He likes you.
Well, we hardly
know each other.
Been watchin'
you both.
You act like a couple
schoolkids.
Look, we're friends.
You can level
with me.
You do like him,
don't you?
He-- He's very
gentle, and...
he seems to need someone
to take care of him.
I suppose that's a silly way
to feel at my age.
Oh, I don't
think so at all.
( snaps fingers )
Question is, what are
we gonna do about it?
I don't understand.
Well, that deal
we had,
where I was gonna
go away, and in
a couple
of months, you'd hear
I got killed.
It won't work now.
It'd take too long.
It's gotta
be quick.
Uh-- Uh, I don't
see, um--
I got an idea.
Be rough, but
it'll be quick.
What is it?
Come on,
I'll tell you.
The thing I miss,
those weeks on the trail,
was a good sociable
poker game.
Well, um...
we may be able to
sneak out later
and get one up
tonight, huh?
Oh. Count me in.
I don't play
very good, but, heh,
I sure enjoy
a game.
You sure you can
handle it?
I'll try.
You're gonna
talk to him.
I'll get the punch.
Oh, Pete.
Thank you...
for everything.
( music box music
continuing )
I-i-it's, uh,
a lovely party.
Yes.
Oh, how's your dress
coming along?
Oh, fine.
I like the material
very much.
I think it'll be
very becoming.
( music ends, applause )
Been lookin'
for you.
Oh, I-- I was just
talking to Mr. Fisher.
Oh, I'm the one
you're engaged to.
Suppose you stick to
talkin' to me.
Well, I, uh...
I-- I assure you,
Mr. Nolan,
there was nothing wrong. Heh.
Here.
Oh.
Uh, clumsy fool. Watch
what you're doin'.
Now, see here,
Mr. Nolan, uh--
You keep out of this.
You have
no right to talk to
Mr. Fisher that way.
Shut up!
( gasps )
Oh.
Oh.
( grunts, screams )
( stammers )
Now, get up and
apologize to the lady.
I don't want
an apology.
I never want to
see him again.
What?
Y-y-you mean that?
I certainly do.
Well...
You heard what
the lady said.
( people murmuring )
What happened?
Are you mad?
( mouths ):
No, no.
JULIA:
What happened...
Uh...
may I take you home?
( crowd continues chattering )
Thank you.
Mm.
( exhales )
( door closes,
woman gasps )
( chatter grows louder )
( sedate theme playing )
( horse hooves
clopping )
Man like that.
Uh, good riddance.
( dramatic theme playing )
Head 'em up!
Move 'em out!
♪ Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪
♪ Rollin', rollin'
Rollin' ♪
♪ Keep rollin', rollin'
Rollin' ♪
♪ Though the streams
Are swollen ♪
♪ Keep them dogies rollin' ♪
♪ Rawhide! ♪
♪ Through rain and wind
And weather ♪
♪ Hell-bent for leather ♪
♪ Wishin' my gal
Was by my side ♪
♪ All the things I'm missin' ♪
♪ Good vittles
Love and kissin' ♪
♪ Are waiting at the end
Of my ride ♪
♪ Move 'em on, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on ♪
♪ Move 'em on, head 'em up
Rawhide ♪
♪ Let 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, let 'em out ♪
♪ Cut 'em out
Ride 'em in ♪
♪ Rawhide! ♪
♪ Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
♪ Rawhide! ♪
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
Hyah!
( whip cracks )
♪ Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪
♪ Rollin', rollin', rollin' ♪