Return Of The Bad Men

Here comes somebody.

Must be Bill Doolin.

Doolin couldn't ride like that

if you tied him on.

Morning, boys.

What's the matter?

Didn't you ever see a girl before?

Who are you?

Name's Cheyenne. My uncle Bill Doolin sent me.

Been riding since 2am.

I'll answer questions over coffee.

I've heard Bill speak of you.

I-I thought you were a kid.

Oh, I was, once.

I'm John Younger. This is my brother Jim.

That's Cole.

You're Billy The Kid.

< You must be Yeager

< and the Sundance Kid.

< Uncle Bill talked about you.

He didn't explain nothing in his letter.

He's got his eye on a Braxton bank.

That's why he sent me instead of coming himself.

We rode here to rob a small-town bank?

For starters. He's after the whole new territory.

We want this bank for a stake before it moves.

Everybody's closing out their accounts.

It's chuck-full of cash.

Wait. You said "we".

That's right.

Any objections?

Yeah. Busting banks is men's work.

Belle Starr did all right.

You ain't Belle Starr. >

Suppose you make your complaints to Uncle Bill.

He figured you in?

'Course. We've got it all planned.

It's all right with us.

< It's his show, Sundance.

CHEYENNE: Let's go, then...

all that's going.

It'll be a pleasure.

What's all the commotion?

All the ranchers have to move out, too.

Place belongs to Vance Cordell.

Read in the paper he was having an auction.

Vance Cordell? I know that name.

Uncle Bill said he used to be a Texas Ranger.

That's it. Now I remember.

He a friend of yours?

Not exactly.

'It's your only legal chance

'to steal this herd of cattle from Vance Cordell.

'It's burglary. It's highway robbery.

'You can do it without using a gun.'

What am I offered for this cattle herd,

finest north of the Panhandle?

< What am I offered?

< Don't stand there with blank faces. Say something.

< How much will you give me a head?

16.>

That's a weak start, but it's a start anyway.

All right. 16, I've got.

Do I hear 20?

We better get away

before he persuades me to bid on my cattle.

If he gets them up to 25 a head,

I'll be satisfied.

Will you?

Sure. That's a fair price.

I mean will you be satisfied living away from here?

You know, Madge, you're a worrier.

It's worth worrying about.

I don't want to get to California

and feel you only did it to please me.

We're not just kids at our first picnic.

We're old enough to know our own minds.

Keep that promise to marry me,

and I'll live anywhere.

I act more like a scared old maid

than a widow with a growing son.

I want my boy, Johnny,

growing up in a peaceful, orderly country.

You've got that coming.

No country will stay peaceful long after Johnny gets there.

Oh, Vance.

Now, that's more like it.

Go back to town

before your dad gives his bank away.

I'll meet you later when this is over.

Grey Eagle, get Johnny.

Tell him his mother's ready to leave.

What will you do when Mr Cordell leaves?

I don't know.

Maybe I come to California.

OK. 19, I've got.

Don't stand so close.

That wheel might back up on you.

Who'll give me 20?

I'll make it 20!

Better hurry or your mother will leave you.

No, she won't.

< I've got to say this.

< While I've been standing here talking to you...

if you're in town, drop in for supper.

Ain't you going to kiss her

like you do when I'm not around?

Johnny, that's a very good idea.

Giddyup, boys.

Goodbye.

A bank's for putting money in and taking it out.

I want to take some out.

Muley, you're not a depositor.

Your pa's bank president. He runs it, right?

That doesn't matter. There are rules.

Don't the president make rules?

Yes, but...

I want to see the president.

Very well.

You stay right there. I'll see if he's busy.

I'll wait till he ain't.

Make it quick, daughter.

I got to go meet the train.

Muley Wilson's outside.

He wants to borrow money.

I said we couldn't possibly make a loan

without proper collateral.

No collateral? You done right.

This institution's a bank.

It's going to be run like one.

Bring him in. I'll tell him.

Come in.

What's wrong with you,

trying to borrow money without collateral?

Well, I...

you better go back to your cashier's cage.

Don't you know that a bank's an institution

that will lend money to a man

only upon his furnishing absolute proof

that he don't need it?

(How much you want?)

I kind of need about 300, John.

What do you want it for? >

A wagon and some farming implements

to make the run.

How long have I knowed you?

< About three years.

Here's 100 for every year I've knowed you.

It's yours on one condition. >

Anything you say, Mr President.

You settle in Guthrie.

If I catch you making eyes towards Oklahoma City,

I'll shoot you down

like I would a loco coyote.

Guthrie's my first love, John. You're my second.

Your daughter had me worried for a minute.

Madge got newfangled notions

about bookkeeping,

chattel mortgages, and promissory notes.

She'll get over it in time.

There ain't much point

in writing things down in books

when most of the people you do business with

can't write themselves.

All right. Come on. Get out of here. Hurry.

And don't bother me again!

No collateral, no money.

The nerve of that Muley. I told him.

Well, where's Johnny?

If he's going to ride shotgun with me,

he'd better hustle.

He's waiting in the buckboard.

Oh, yeah.

< Did you give him bills or coin?

Bills.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

That's all right, Grandpa.

Is your gun loaded?

Sure is.

Yes, sirree.

You keep your eyes open now.

You bet I will.

Yeah. Giddyup, boy.

Speaking of ice cream,

did I ever tell you about the time...

we weren't speaking about ice cream.

You just said ice cream, didn't you?

No, you did.

All right. Somebody did.

Did I ever tell you about the time

I drove 26 miles to Lawrence, Kansas, in blistering heat

just to get a freezerful of ice cream

for Grandma when we courted?

Ice cream would have melted in blistering heat.

Melted? The weather was so changeable in Kansas,

before I got halfway back to the house,

it blowed up a blizzard,

and I durn near froze to death.

I'd have froze stiffer than an injun's upper lip,

except for one thing that saved my life.

Well, ain't you going to ask me

what the one thing was that saved my life?

It was probably so much colder than ice cream

you snuggled up close to the freezer and kept warm.

Hmm. If you don't look out, young fella,

you'll grow up to be just like your ma.

Giddyup, Mary.

TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWS

Here she comes.

Let's go down and watch her come in.

Now you keep your eyes open, Johnny.

Sure will, Grandpa.

Leslie, I've come for a certain express package

about so long, about so wide.

It's from a certain bank in Kansas

to a certain bank right here in town.

I know just where it is.

Give me the package for the bank of Braxton.

All ready for you.

Sign here, John.

Yeah.

Much obliged, boys.

Welcome.

There's a lot of money in there, Johnny.

That's all right, Grandpa.

I'll protect it.

Yeah. Giddyup, boy.

CLICKING

What do you want?

I'll take that first.

Now put your hands down

and walk into that closet.

THUD

I'd like a ticket to St Joe, please.

St Joe?

We've got to work fast, Uncle Bill.

They're on our trail.

Posse?

Army.

That'll be 12.60, please.

You're in one of the most conservative banks

in the territory.

Yesirree, Bob.

If you're going to settle near Guthrie,

you'll make no mistake banking with John J Pettit.

We take it in fast,

pay it out just as fast when you want it.

Ask any depositor. We paid out 10,000 today.

We'll pay out twice that much tomorrow

before we close for good. Yesirree, Bob.

290, 295, 300. There you are, Mrs Moore.

Thanks, Madge.

When John leaves the meeting with those cattlemen,

tell him I was here.

I will.

And I'll see him in Guthrie

when he gets his bank started.

I will, Mrs Moore.

Got a telegram here for the Bank of Braxton.

Oh, I'll take it.

You're new here, aren't you?

Well, this is my first job in the territory.

Oh, excuse me.

I'm sorry to interrupt,

but I think you ought to see this.

What is it, daughter?

Hmm. Very interesting.

Listen to this, gents.

It says we can expect a visit

from the country's leading outlaws.

Ha ha. "Billy The Kid,

"the Younger brothers,

"George Mason,

"and the Sundance Kid."

Let them come. We're ready.

They'll get the worst of it.

That kind of talk sure impresses us, Mr Pettit.

You're ready for outlaws?

That rope runs up to the ceiling to a bell

you can hear all over town.

It means grab your guns and come a-running

cos the bank's being robbed.

Thanks. That's all we wanted to know.

Hey, you ain't the fellas

I was talking about, are you?

You catch on fast.

You be quiet, nobody'll get hurt.

Mason, watch them. Let's go.

You're the most unethical,

ornery bandits I ever done business with.

Everything's working out just like you said, Bill.

You know what to do. Get at it!

Get them up. Quiet.

Hey, can we put our hands down?

Sure. If you want to get shot.

Hey, folks!

That's the bell of the bank that's ringing.

Somebody's robbing the bank!

Come on!

Here they come.

Let's go!

Mason, come on.

Come on, Cheyenne!

I'll be right with you.

Where do you think you're going?

Oh, uh...

back to my office.

Place looks pretty deserted, doesn't it?

Yes. Pretty lonesome.

Grey Eagle! >

Take my horse. Go into town and get Doc Green.

We need him here quick.

All right. Hold it, cowboy.

You'd better get back to bed.

I mean it. Stay where you are.

Take off your gun belt.

Hurry up, cowboy. >

Don't rush me.

Stop calling me cowboy. I'm a retired rancher.

Retired forever if you try anything.

Why should I?

It's unusual finding a girl riding around

with a bullet hole in her arm.

Never mind. Kick the gun over.

You'd better wait until the doctor gets here,

if you know what's good for you.

Turn around.

You got a funny way of saying thanks.

I said turn...

Might as well lock up and go home.

Ain't nothing left to lock up.

Dad-blamed bandits took everything

but the cuckoo clock.

If Vance had been here,

they wouldn't have done it.

Vance will stop for supper

if nothing detains him.

Supper? Come on. Let's go.

(Doc?)

(Doc.)

(Yeah?)

(How is she?)

Oh, nothing dangerous.

Unless complications set in,

which isn't likely.

Grey Eagle will give you breakfast and take you back.

OK, if you need me, send for me.

Thanks for coming over, Doc.

Bye.

(Goodbye, Doc.)

Good morning, Cheyenne. How do you feel?

You know my name?

Doc Green told me.

The whole territory is buzzing about that holdup.

So, you're Bill Doolin's niece.

Did they...did they get Uncle Bill?

Not that slippery old codger. Hmmph.

You're fond of him, right?

And proud of it.

I don't supposed you'd understand

about things like that.

Why not? I know Bill.

You do?

Every peace officer around does.

I could've liked him,

if we hadn't been on opposite sides.

I don't like how he raised his relatives. >

I do.

How old are you?

None of your business.

I think the best medicine for you

is an old-fashioned spanking.

It might jar those crazy ideas >

out of your head. >

You wouldn't dare.

Look, there's nothing smart about being outside the law.

It means you haven't the brains or courage

to be like everyone else.

We did OK yesterday.

You got quick money and a hole in your arm.

Next time, you'll pick up more gold and more lead.

Pretty soon, you'll be one of the richest outlaws

buried on boot hill.

That's the chance you take.

< Sure, maybe you won't die.

< You'll live as long as Bill,

and the way he does...

half the time in jail,

the other, in some dismal hideout.

A fine way to live.

And you know a better way?

< There are women who work.

Hmmph. I can just see myself waiting tables.

Some women even get married and raise families,

if they're not busy robbing banks.

Look, break up the prayer meeting.

HORSES APPROACH

It's broken up. The posse's here.

What are you going to do?

See them.

Just relax. There are no more guns around.

What's the trouble, Ed?

We're looking for a girl outlaw,

from the gang that robbed the Braxton Bank.

She was carrying valuable bonds.

I'll keep my eyes open.

Don't take chances just cos she's a girl.

< She's tough.

I'll be careful.

Good. Boys, let's water up here.

Help yourselves.

Thanks, Vance.

Why didn't you turn me in?

I've got a better idea.

I'm going to let you turn yourself in.

You'll get off a lot easier.

Thanks.

How's your arm?

Oh, I wouldn't worry about it.

It'll have plenty of time to heal in jail.

Looks deserted. Maybe she's hid out down there.

Maybe it's a trap.

There's one way to find out.

DOOR OPENS

Look what we found outside,

saddled up and ready to leave.

He said Cheyenne hasn't been here.

He's a liar. Look at that.

Come on, let's hear about it.

You heard him... talk.

Where is that girl?

Take it easy, Sundance.

She has been here, hasn't she?

Yes, but she go away.

Did she go away with Cordell?

They must've gone back to Braxton.

We got to catch him before he turns those bonds in.

And Cheyenne.

Where is she?

Let's go.

We'll get nothing out of him.

I'll get something out of him.

You go along. I'll catch up.

Come on, Billy.

No.

No!

I'm leaving you at the top of the next hill.

Braxton's on the other side.

You'd trust me to go the rest of the way alone?

I've got your word, haven't I?

Suppose I decide to make a break for it?

I don't think you will.

But suppose I do?

I'd go after you and bring you back.

That's what I thought.

I'd be a good cowhand.

Take it easy, fella, and you won't get hurt.

Hello, Vance.

Hello, Cole.

Like old home week, isn't it?

Sort of so,

except things have changed a little this time.

Take his gun, Kid.

Cheyenne.

You get the bonds?

Right here.

Too bad. All that good preaching gone to waste.

It still makes sense.

Think, before you make another mistake.

You almost convinced me a couple of times,

but I'll...

What is all this?

A discussion we had.

Keep gabbing, and you'll die like your Indian.

Why, you...

Easy, Cordell.

Sundance, your mouth's too big.

What's he going to do about it?

Give me a gun, and I'll show you.

Sure, I'll give you a gun.

Let's get out of here.

Hurry up, Billy. Let's go.

I'll think I'll check out here.

What's wrong?

You. I don't like the way you operate.

You're getting particular, aint you?

I always was. That's why I'm pulling out.

If you want to be a lone wolf, nobody's going to stop you.

That's right. Nobody's going to stop me.

Like to come along, Cheyenne?

Thanks, Kid, but I'll stick with Uncle Bill.

I wouldn't, if I were you.

He's got eyes in the back of his head.

With Mason getting killed in the Braxton holdup,

and Billy The Kid running out on us,

our cut's getting bigger and bigger.

Don't worry. Billy's still going to get his share.

Mason won't.

What if Mason had a wife?

It ain't likely. >

VANCE: 'Some women even get married and raise families,

'if they're not too busy robbing banks, of course.'

Doolin sure picked himself a hideout.

You could spend your life here,

and nobody would find you.

I wouldn't mind that.

Plenty of liquor

and the right kind of entertainment.

I hope we get there before dark. >

Vance:'Half the time in jail,

'and the other half in some dismal hideout.

'That's a fine way to spend a life.'

Hold it, boys.

Get down off those horses.

What's the matter with you? You gone loco?

I've just come to my senses.

Take it easy, Kid.

Try that again, I'll put one between your eyes.

Now, turn around, and give me your guns.

I don't get it.

She's double-crossing us.

That money won't do any good. We'll find you.

That'll be easy. Look in the nearest jail.

You're giving yourself up?

That's right. Tell Uncle Bill I'm sorry.

Well, maybe he'll understand.

I'll remember this, too.

OK, you remember, I'll forget.

That's a great bunch, those friends of yours.

Grey Eagle wasn't even carrying a gun.

I'm awfully sorry,

but they're not my friends any more.

What made you change your mind?

Well, that's a woman's privilege, isn't it?

Maybe I got to thinking about what you said...

you know, getting a job

and maybe someday getting married

and...

Well, it's all right here,

and here's a souvenir for you, too.

Where did you leave them?

That's not part of the deal.

Someday I'll be giving this back to the Sundance Kid.

Nervous?

I'm scared to death.

Easy does it. Anything happens to Iron Betsy,

there won't be no bank.

Dave, take Grey Eagle up to the burial ground.

I'll meet you there later.

Ok, Vance, I'll take care of him.

Oh, Judge.

Yes, Vance.

Here's a young lady that has something to say to you.

I guess you're looking for me.

The name is Cheyenne.

The girl outlaw. Where did you catch her?

I didn't. She came in voluntarily.

She's giving herself up?

Her own free will. Remember that.

I see.

What's the matter? Need any help?

There's nothing the matter.

I got a surprise for you.

Here are all your bonds, safe and sound. >

Where did you get them?

This lady brought them. >

I'm sure obliged to her.

Why, she's one of the...

Yeah, they know all about it.

Oh. They do, huh?

Well, we're sure back in business, Vance.

I'll have to take her to Fort Smith for trial,

but I'll remember what you said.

Well, I guess this is goodbye.

Thanks for everything.

Good luck, Cheyenne.

Hello, Madge.

What happened?

The outlaws came to my ranch while I was away.

The Sundance Kid got gun-crazy and killed Grey Eagle.

Oh.

What did she mean, "thanks for everything"?

I got Doc Green to patch up her arm.

What made her give herself up?

She decided it was the best thing to do.

You mean, you decided.

Call it half and half.

What are you going to do about Grey Eagle?

Let the law handle it.

You're sure?

Don't worry. We've still got that date for California.

I'll see you at the train.

All right, step up.

Step back in the car.

Goodbye, Mary.

Goodbye, Timmy. I'll sure miss you.

I'll send for you when I get a place.

I'll be waiting.

Frank, I'll hold the supplies in Kansas City

till I hear from you.

You will as soon as I get our store up.

Good luck, Frank. Goodbye.

This is the last train out of Braxton!

All aboard!

Well, looks like you're on your way.

Have you seen Vance?

Maybe he got delayed.

You and Johnny take it easy.

We'll let you know when everything's in shape.

I don't want to take it easy.

I want to go on the run and guard that safe.

Say, all of our assets are in that safe.

Take good care of your ma now, Johnny.

Look, Mom, there he is!

Vance! Vance, here we are!

Sorry I'm late, but I'll see you soon.

Get a wedding dress.

What colour?

Blue, like your eyes.

TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWS

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Johnny, take care of your mother.

Sure will.

Madge, take care of yourself.

Write to me, Vance.

I will. Now get inside.

Whoa.

Well, John, this is the end of Braxton.

Yep, and the beginning of Guthrie.

Let's go.

All right.

Giddyup, boys!

Whoa. All set, John?

Yep. Don't forget now, Vance.

Get me something smack-dab

in the centre of town.

A bank's got to be where folks can see it.

I'll do my best.

One minute. Pass the word.

Yes, sir.

See you there.

Good luck.

Hey, how long does it take you to shave?

Oh, about 15 or 20 minutes. Why?

Let me see. 7 times 20 is 140.

That's over 2 hours a week. Times 52 is...

You realise you lose

four days out of your life every year

just hacking your whiskers off?

That's why you've got a beard?

Sure! Why, in 10 years,

you've wasted over a month,

a whole month wasted, just shaving.

If nobody shaved, everybody would look like you.

What's wrong with that?

What's wrong with that?

Aw. Tack that up for me, will you?

Sure.

Hmm.

Hello, Vance.

Let's have some service here.

What kind of bank is this?

There's where we do business,

right over at the window.

Muley, you're my first customer.

You come to pay me the 300 you owe me?

John, you got the pig by the tail.

Fact is, I had in mind to borrow 200.

Lending department ain't open yet, just the receiving.

Wait, I spent that money you give me before

for a wagon and tools.

I need a barn to keep them in.

It seems I've done everything but plow your ground.

You could help Sundays.

Yeah, uh...

sign there.

Hello, Vance.

Oh, hello, Colonel.

From the looks of that,

I guess civilization's really here now.

It's a beginning, anyway.

Makes you wonder, though,

where do they all come from?

Sometimes that's an unhealthy question to ask.

It's been quiet so far.

With a mob like this,

there'll be lots of weeding out

before Guthrie becomes a real town.

We won't be around for that.

I'm ordered to clear out

when the rush is over.

See you later, Vance.

So long, Colonel.

All right, get out.

And keep your hands up.

Hurry up.

Stick 'em up.

Doggone it, Johnny.

You might have got yourself shot.

What are you doing here?

We didn't send for you.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder,

but there's no sense overdoing it. Where is he?

Who, Vance?

He's at army headquarters.

Where?

Across the street. What do you think of the bank?

I didn't come all these miles to see a bank.

Pardon me.

Excuse, please.

Well, there he is.

Ain't you going to let him know you're here?

Shh, Dad.

Well, Vance,

guess that just about winds us up here.

You've done a fine job, Colonel.

Thanks. Take care of yourself.

Have you decided who takes over?

That's why I asked you to come here.

Folks, you'll be living in the territory,

so I wanted to make sure the man I appointed marshal

met with your approval.

By virtue of his experience as a Texas Ranger,

the man best qualified for the job

is Mr Cordell here.

Hooray! Hooray!

I appreciate the confidence,

ladies and gentlemen.

However, I'm afraid I can't accept.

I'm not staying here.

I'm pulling out myself soon.

It isn't a permanent job.

It's just a temporary appointment

until regular peace officers

can be trained and made available.

I understand, sir, but...

Perhaps I haven't made myself entirely clear.

I'm operating under direct authority

from the President of the United States.

(Hurry, if you're going to stop this.)

Wait a minute.

They're going to make him marshal.

It isn't just a question of personal convenience.

It's...well, it involves more

than my own plans.

There's 30,000 of us in this territory,

and we want protection.

I realise that.

It's just that I...

get him to a doctor.

Look out. Let me through.

What's wrong, Steve?

Holdup outside of three forks.

Shot Tom Allen.

How many?

Three, but I only saw one.

Recognise him?

Looked like the Sundance Kid.

Sundance Kid, eh? I'll take care of it.

Thank you, Colonel.

Colonel, I'll take the job.

Good, Vance. Good.

I'm going to swear you in right now.

You're probably familiar with the oath of office

of United States Marshal.

Did you hear that?

Uncle Vance is going to be the marshal.

By virtue of the authority vested in me,

I appoint you United States Marshal.

Hooray! Hooray! Yay!

Vance, look who's here!

Hello, Johnny. Where did you come from?

Is your mother here?

She heard everything.

Excuse me.

Madge.

Madge.

Hello, Vance.

What a happy surprise.

I guess we both got one.

It won't be for long.

I'll train some new men to take over.

We'll leave as soon as...

As soon as you get Sundance.

That's what you want.

It's part of the job.

I understand, Vance.

Twos right!

Twos right!

Ho!

If you was younger,

I'd take you across my knee and...

What's the matter?

What do you think?

Vance said you're postponing the wedding.

That's right.

Fine time to walk out on him.

I'm not walking out on him.

Vance understands.

You ought to marry him now.

Just cos your first husband was an officer...

We agreed to wait.

Every night, if Vance were late,

I'd think of the last time I waited

and how they brought Johnny's father home.

Maybe men can get over things like that,

but I could never go through it again.

I wouldn't be any good for him.

Oh, leave me alone.

You think I don't want to marry him?

Sure, sure. I understand, honey.

I guess I'd better

stick to the dad-blamed banking business.

81, 82, 83,

84, 85, 86,

87, 88, 89, 90.

91, 92, 93, 94...

Sometimes you're not very smart, Sundance.

This is one of the times.

It won't walk in by itself.

Somebody has to get it.

We didn't have to come here

for chicken feed like that.

You're not doing better.

We will when I say so.

You start fooling around with penny ante stuff,

you'll have posses before the pickings are ripe.

All right, Bill. But Sundance thought...

never mind what Sundance thought.

I planned this, and I'll run it.

Anybody wants to operate different,

he checks out right now.

You been riding me ever since we started.

You heard the deal.

Make up your mind.

< Hey, Doolin!

< Here comes the Dalton boys!

Howdy, Danny.

Hiya, Bob.

Hiya, Danny.

Hi, Emmett. Hi, Grat.

Hiya, Bob.

What do you say? >

Hello, Bob.

Hello, Bob.

Good to see you again.

Jim, nice to see you.

Hiya, Doolin.

How's that sheriff's lead in your leg?

Reliable as ever, Bob.

Gives off sparks when things ain't right.

Sure is miserable country you picked.

Where's them banks you wrote us about?

He's saving them up for our old age.

Me and Sundance was just about to settle something.

Might as well get in on it.

Army's been running this country, but they're leaving.

I don't want to start anything

till they're back where they belong.

Then them new deputies won't know what hit them.

Sounds OK to me.

Another thing.

Keep the homesteaders neutral.

If we need something, we'll pay for it.

They won't get hurt if they play square.

That's just common sense.

What's there to settle about that?

Somebody has to be boss.

We've ridden before. We'll string along.

It's your party.

Are we going to stand here gabbing all day?

Why don't you get rid of him?

He's a good man

if you keep him in front of you.

Arkansas, take care of the horses.

Judge Harper. When did you get in?

Just now.

Business or pleasure?

Both. How's the new job coming?

All right, I guess. Sit down.

Any news of Doolin?

Not since that holdup.

Maybe he pulled out.

You know Doolin.

In an unorganised territory,

he'd never pull out after one job.

What do you make of it?

I'm sure he's got something up his sleeve.

The longer he waits,

the bigger it's going to be.

CLICKING

Now, who's in there?

Why don't you go see?

< Cheyenne.

What are you doing here?

Just practising.

I'm not Cheyenne any more.

I'm back to Jeanie McBride again.

Uh-huh.

Say, let me look at you.

You've changed more than your name.

I'd hardly know you.

I can't tell whether that's a compliment.

Tell him why you're here.

The judge thought,

that is, if it's all right with you...

he'll parole me if...

The function of the law is to rehabilitate

as well as punish.

She'll be better off working in an honest job

than sitting in a reformatory.

That's swell, Judge, but...

I've got to be paroled TO someone,

and I've got to have a job,

and we thought, if you were looking for a telegrapher...

I didn't know you could handle this.

Uncle Bill taught me. It came in handy.

How about it, Vance?

You're hired.

I promise you won't be sorry.

Thanks.

I've got the papers right here.

I also brought the marriage license.

Thought you might as well sign them both.

Sign the parole right there.

OK.

I got to go back in a couple of days.

You and Madge ready?

We'll have to catch you next time.

We decided to postpone until after the marshal job.

Don't wait too long, or I'll marry her. >

Cheyenne, have you got a place to stay?

Well, not yet.

I wasn't sure I was staying.

Madge is at the hotel.

She'll look after you until you find a place.

That will be nice.

KNOCK AT DOOR

Coming.

Vance.

Hello, Madge.

You remember Chey... I mean, Jeanie McBride.

Yes, I remember her.

Our last meeting wasn't fortunate.

I hope I'll live it down.

Well, won't you come in?

Thanks.

Jeanie's just been paroled to me.

She'll work in the office.

I got her a room so you could look after her.

Why, yes, of course.

I told Vance... oh, I mean, Mr Cordell...

You were right. Nobody calls me mister here.

It's not fair to ask you to do this. >

I'm glad to do it.

Good. Then you can keep each other company.

Thanks to you both.

I'd better go and unpack.

I'll see you later, Mrs Allen.

That's mighty fine of you.

She's going to need friends.

Seemed to me she could take care of herself.

Well, uh...come on, honey.

Give her a chance.

All right. On one condition.

Name it.

You never sweep in when I'm doing laundry.

Why, you look beautiful.

Go downstairs and wait while I get dressed.

See you later.

Yes.

How'd it go?

They'll get along like a couple of sisters.

Good. I knew we could depend on Madge.

That's quite a fire.

Looks like everybody in town's down there.

Yep. Everybody but us.

That was the idea.

All right, boys.

You see that knot hole on the hitching post?

Yes, sir.

You line up on that.

Now, you don't jerk the trigger.

You just squeeze it a little mite.

Understand?

You bet, Mr Pettit.

Just squeeze it a little mite.

Hmm...yeah.

You're going to be all right, son.

Thank you.

I'll make him a good shot.

That's what we need.

What's our next move?

I've blocked the territory out into districts.

That's a lot of ground to cover.

Here's a message that just came from Ardmore.

Round up the boys, Dave.

Looks like they've started.

Yes, sir.

Looks like we'd better get started, too.

CLICKING

Howdy, Mister.

Howdy.

We've lost some outlaws' trail up by Shawnee.

Have you seen them?

I wouldn't know who's outlaws and who wasn't.

Have you seen any strangers?

I never notice strangers, Mister.

It seems all you farmers find it convenient

to keep your eyes and ears shut.

I try to mind my own business.

Outlaws are your business, too.

This is your country.

We can't fight robbery if people don't help us.

My fight with the soil is all I can handle.

We're not asking you to fight. We want information.

I got a family.

Them bandits ain't bothering me.

I won't giving them reason to.

I understand your feelings, friend,

but withholding information from the law

isn't going to make this territory safe

for your wife and family.

When you realise that,

contact my office in Guthrie.

So long.

< So long.

Hello.

I saw the light on. I thought...

He isn't back yet.

You must be expecting him.

I never expect him. I just work here.

All night?

I like my job.

Yes, I know.

You haven't said yet when he'll be back.

I couldn't tell you.

If you'd care to leave...

Oh, I'll wait.

Suit yourself.

Would you like some coffee? >

No, thanks.

I'm sorry you resent my coming down here.

I am engaged to him.

Yes, I know, but you don't want to get married

until you can have things your way.

You don't care about his work.

You never try to do anything to help him.

You love him, too.

Suppose I am?

What will you do about it?

What would you do if you were me?

If I were you, I'd marry him right away.

Fortunately, however, you're not in my place.

It'd be better for him if I were.

I don't care to discuss it.

It may not be ladylike to talk like this.

Thank goodness I'm not a lady.

If I loved a man,

I wouldn't wait for orange blossoms

and a California honeymoon.

< I'd marry him in a blizzard in the desert.

Are you all through?

Why, did I shock you?

No. Before you try any harder, let me tell you something.

I was raised in frontier country.

I loaded guns for my parents during Indian raids.

I was alone when my child was born. >

Don't confuse good manners with softness.

DOOR OPENS

Well, doesn't anyone ever go to sleep around here?

We were waiting for you.

Any luck?

Same old story... hit and run.

It's like trying to catch ghosts.

Where'd the coffee come from?

I thought you'd need it.

Jeanie must have told you I'd be late.

Some messages came.

Anything important?

No.

I'll look at them tomorrow.

You look tired, Jeanie.

Go home and get some sleep.

That's a good idea.

Good night.

Good night.

Good night, Vance.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Good night, Jeanie.

Ah, that's fine.

Mmm. That sure hits the spot.

Tired?

A little.

You know, Madge, they really ran us ragged.

First, they were here.

Then, two days later, they were over here.

Then back this way, then up to Osage.

Not even the Doolin gang can move that fast.

They must be operating in teams.

What can you do?

I want to see if there's a pattern.

If there is, maybe next time I can be there first.

Let me see now.

Vance.

There's still too many places for them to hit.

Would you like to get married right away?

Hmm?

I just proposed to you.

I beat you to that.

I mean right away. Tomorrow.

What brought this on?

Well, that's not a very romantic answer.

You're not looking at a romantic guy, right now.

Well, it was just an idea.

Look, Madge, you know better than that.

We decided to wait until this was over,

and we were right.

We wouldn't be having

much home life these days.

I'd better finish my work...

Oh, then I'll go.

I don't want to disturb you.

Thanks for the coffee.

And the proposal.

Vance.

Hmm?

I hope you catch them very soon.

Don't work too late.

I won't.

Good night.

Good night.

HE BURPS

Excuse me.

CRASH

CRASH

Scared you, didn't it?

Kind of fooled you.

Nothing but the wind.

Come on, boy. Get along now.

Whoa!

Giddyup! Ya!

Giddyup! Ya!

100...

200...

300...

400...

500...

600...

700, 800.

You'll soon be owning the bank.

What would I do with it? >

I swear I don't know.

I sometimes wonder what I'm doing with it.

That was 800, wasn't it?

You counted it.

Yeah, yeah.

800.

There you are, Emily.

Just for that, you can dance with me tonight.

There'll be no dancing tonight.

John!

John!

Here's that 500 I owe you, John.

What are you doing here, Muley?

Go around the window where I do business.

What can I do for you?

Here, John. Take it quick.

Well, what's the rush?

Say, you look like you seen a ghost.

I did, John.

Greatest ghost you ever seen.

Aw...

I seen it with my own eyes

sweeping the saloon at Braxton.

A ghost sweeping out a saloon.

You got to quit drinking, Muley.

I did.

When I seen that ghost.

I guess I better put that ghost on my payroll.

There's 10, 20, 30...

Hello, Sheriff.

Howdy, John.

Wait, I'll walk home with you.

Closing up early today?

That's the best part of being president.

Open when you want, close when you're tired.

I done enough business this morning

to last all week.

I got them coming and going.

Emily dropped in and deposited 800.

Just as she left,

Muley Wilson come busting in, all het up.

He paid back 500.

Good. Good.

Claimed he seen a ghost sweeping the Braxton saloon.

A ghost!

That's what he said.

Anything that makes Muley pay up,

I ain't arguing with.

He figured the spirits was getting ready

to give him a private party.

If my other customers get the same idea...

John, did Emily say where she was going?

No, but she sure was all dressed up.

Fit to kill!

You don't know it, but you closed too early.

You're going to open up again.

Wait a minute here...

There they are, Vance.

These are the bills she gave you?

Put them on top, all together.

Brand-new.

Right out of a bank vault.

I may be crazy,

but tell Jeanie to contact Ardmore and Tulsa.

Have them send their deputies

to meet me outside Braxton fast as they can.

Are the bandits there?

You're too nosy.

I'll get my men together.

You got one together right now.

How's it going, Jeanie?

I sent the messages.

Good. Take care of things while I'm gone.

You're in full charge, remember.

You remember, and you take care of yourself.

I will.

Gangway! Let me through there, boys.

Vance, come on! What are we waiting for?

I know how you feel, but you're not a deputy.

The heck I ain't!

I found where you keep your badges.

Deputy John Pettit, let's go.

Jeanie, keep your fingers crossed.

Good luck.

Vance!

I thought I'd missed you.

Hurry back.

I'll have the coffee waiting.

Good. And keep it hot.

All right, boys.

# Remember the girl you left behind

# Although you are far away

# Be sure that her clouds stay silver-lined

# Be true to her and come back some day

# Save all your kisses for someone who cares

# It's you she misses So answer her prayers

# And when you return you're sure to find... #

Wipe off that sour look, Doolin.

You're spoiling the party.

We're supposed to be enjoying ourselves.

You'll enjoy yourself more

by staying away from me.

Take it easy, Sundance.

Let's go.

Bill, just like old times, ain't it?

Yeah.

You don't seem to be having no fun.

No.

I ain't.

Looks like the rest aren't showing up.

What will you do?

Can't afford to wait any longer.

Kind of scary, ain't it,

being the only people in the whole town?

It'd be more scary

if we wasn't the only people in the whole town.

The people in Guthrie sure would be surprised

to see me now.

Who'd think this old saloon would see another party?

It's like something coming back from the dead.

Hey, what's the matter?

I don't know.

I just got a feeling something's wrong.

Come on inside.

DOOLIN: Wait a minute!

Hold that music.

Turn off the lights.

What's the matter, Doolin?

I don't know...yet.

Why stop the music?

Hold on, Doolin.

I suppose your leg is acting up again.

What if it is?

Let's look around, Cole.

Your rheumatism ain't busting up this party.

I thought we settled this.

I'm giving the orders.

Not tonight, you're not.

Somebody's got to cut you down to size, Sundance.

I guess now's the time.

GUNSHOT

Turn off those lights.

We've got you surrounded, Doolin.

Come out with your hands up.

Emily, get your girls out of the way.

Cole, Chick, Bob, Emmett, Grat - follow me.

All right, haul it out.

Emmett, open those doors as soon as I light this.

Push it into the street.

Soon as it hits, run.

What about you, Bill?

I'll take care of myself.

Hurry up.

We want to be gone by sundown.

Stick around.

This is a big territory.

Not big enough.

Bill had the idea,

only he didn't run fast enough.

I'll get the horses.

So long.

Where you heading for?

To Kansas, I guess.

See you.

So long.

So long.

Anybody got any extra shells?

What's the matter? You deaf?

We heard you.

I need them myself.