The Big Country Page #6

Let's close the book on it.

It's gonna be a great evening

for you and Patricia.

Julie, my dear.

Now the evening can begin.

Jim, if I were 20 years younger,

this would be the girl for me.

- Make it ten. You've met, haven't you?

- Yes, indeed.

- Julie was my welcoming committee.

- The best horse trader in this country.

Major, I just walked in! You can't be

starting on Big Muddy so soon!

Listen to that girl!

I've offered her a bale of money

every year for that ranch.

Maybe she's like you - she considers

money a corrupting influence.

Where's Pat?

Oh, don't tell me. I know.

She's waiting till everyone's here

so she can make a grand entrance.

- Well, everyone's here.

- I'll see what I can do.

Julie, I promise, not another word

about Big Muddy...

- Good.

- Until we have a glass of champagne.

Come in.

Oh, Jim, I love you.

I've been so miserable

every minute without you.

What have you been doing all day?

Oh, I just sort of poked around

the ranch and said howdy.

Then I...

I... sort of got the feel of the country.

- Everybody's waiting for you downstairs.

- Good. That's just what I intended.

Hey, you all!

You've already met Jim, so there's

no need for an introduction.

My daughter Pat was born

and raised among you.

When she made her trip East, I had no

idea she'd meet the man of her choice.

And I want you to know that

I heartily approve of that choice.

And so I say welcome, Jim McKay.

Welcome to Ladder,

to this state, and to this house.

Thank you, Major.

Here you are, Jim. It's your party.

May I?

Certainly.

You're hurting my hand, Steve.

Well, Mr. McKay,

how do you like this country?

I like it very much.

Did you ever see anything so big?

Well, yes.

- You have? What?

- A couple of oceans.

Well, I declare!

Excuse me.

- May I have the pleasure, Major?

- Certainly, Jim. Thank you, Julie.

Well? How do you like the major?

I'm not marrying the major.

Oceans... huh!

May I have the privilege of dancing

with my beautiful daughter?

- I reckon you've got a right, Major.

- Thank you.

I still think you're the

handsomest man in this room.

You know what makes it nice?

I think my little girl really means it.

Happy?

Happy as you should be tonight?

Almost.

Almost?

What'll I do if he decides

not to settle here?

I don't think I could stand

being away from you.

Don't you worry about that.

I'll make a Terrill out of him yet.

What do you want, Hannassey?

I'm just payin' back the call you and

your men made on my home this mornin'

Sorry I wasn't there

to give you the proper welcome.

Let him speak his piece.

Take it easy, boy. I've got me somethin'

to say. It's about 30 years overdue.

It's a mighty fine house, Major Terrill.

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