Track of the Cat Page #2

Harold's found a girl.

You think you'd be glad,

instead of turning against her.

It's been a long time

since Grace laughed like that.

And your pa primping himself,

just for her.

They wouldn't have to live here.

We could have

an old-fashioned house-raising.

I thought that was just about

where we was heading.

Well, why not?

This is a big valley.

It can hold a lot more stock

than we've been running.

We could have one drive, one roundup,

same as ever.

Only let Hal take out his share.

Splitting things.

- Once the splitting starts,

it never stops.

- Dad owes him the start.

It's been a long time since your pa's

had any say about anything.

Have you spoken to Curt?

That's where it sticks, doesn't it?

That's where everything sticks.

Well, one of these days.

One of these days.

That's the Bridges motto around here.

Harold, why don't you go with Curt?

If you're waiting on Arthur...

the only one he really stands up for

around here is that no-good Indian.

Now's your chance

to stand up for yourself.

Go along with him,

and then you could talk to him...

while you're hunting the panther.

Well, don't think I won't.

Of course, you will.

Then you'll have something

to tell your girl when you get back.

Come on, Ma.

You know what Curt will say.

Besides, he might need me

if the cat's black.

What are you carving that thing for?

I have a mind to throw it in the stove.

Joe Sam likes a god he can see.

You and your heathen nonsense,

your godless jokes.

Keep it up, and you'll be believing them

the same as that no-good Indian.

If I had my way,

I'd throw him off the place.

Come on, here!

What's the matter with you? Move!

What's bothering you, Kentuck?

Take her out!

And quit spooking Kentuck!

Boo.

The girls up yet?

No, not yet, but any minute now.

Fine, then I can get my shaving done

before they come out.

Letty, some hot water, if you please.

Letty, I asked you!

Just who do we think

we are this morning?

John Mackey seeing Paris,

or Leland Stanford on his private train?

It must seem evident that with company

in the house it wouldn't do any harm...

- for one member of this family to put it...

- Here you go, Dad.

- To put in a decent appearance.

- Thank you, son.

It's gratifying for a man to receive

any consideration...

at all in his own house.

Seventy-one this last summer.

You'd think a man that old

wouldn't have enough head left to turn.

Well, shaving, Mr. Bridges?

Shaving himself raw just for her.

Those young ladies are certainly having

the time of their lives in there, huh?

I told you not to bother cooking, Ma.

- Horses are ready, Art.

- Where are you going?

You can't go

without some food in your belly.

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