The Stranger Wore a Gun Page #4

even though it wasn't for the South.

- What do you think of the tall man?

- I don't like him.

Be sure he doesn't take a dislike to you.

Dad. Mark Stone,

from the Collier Detective Agency.

Our Chicago office, sir,

notified the Western Division...

that you had written for an agent.

That was many weeks ago, Mr. Stone.

Why all the delay?

I was on assignment on the Rio Paso.

I had to finish that job first.

Didn't they tell you

how this town is being strangled?

Not all of it, but from what I've seen,

I've an idea what's going on.

These robberies are

costing us more than money.

They're killing transportation, our lifeline.

Now that the government's moved,

decent people are starting to leave.

There are times when it's wiser to get out.

That's strange talk from a man we hoped

would stop these outlaws.

Perhaps it doesn't mean anything to him,

as long as he gets paid.

Wait a minute, Miss Conroy.

I was wondering why

you should stick around...

on the chance of getting yourself hurt.

You don't understand, Mr. Stone.

This is our home. We live here.

I was born in Arizona territory.

Dad's given

everything he has to this country.

My mother gave her life.

Now this country owes us something,

and we just can't be driven out that easily.

No, I guess not.

You'll have to give me

a free hand, Mr. Conroy.

- Anything you want.

- Put me on the books as a shotgun guard.

It's best that no one knows

what I'm here for.

- Of course.

- I'll do my best to help you both. Good day.

I like him.

Got a match?

- What's going on? Any trouble?

- None.

What happened to Mark Stone,

the real owner of that letter?

There was none.

We intercepted Conroy's letter to the agency

and forged identification papers.

We'll have some fast action now.

I'm afraid you'll

have to wait till I learn something.

You've already wasted

three days before even seeing Conroy.

I had to do some planning.

I've found that, in playing

for big stakes, Mr. Mourret...

you'd better make sure

you hold the right cards.

Thank you, Mr. Degas,

for making the trip seem...

very short and very interesting.

I am very happy you enjoy me, seora.

We make another long trip soon.

- I'll make it even more beautiful for you.

- No, thank you.

And you shouldn't play

with those guns like that.

- You had me worried.

- Lf I worry you...

I shall cut off this hand right away.

Please wait till after supper.

Where's the hotel?

I take you myself to the Juniper House.

Take the lady's bags.

Why do I have to work

while you get the girl?

'Cause I'm a gentleman! You're a foreigner.

This Juniper House.

I hope it has plenty of hot water.

Sure. Very fancy.

They have plenty of water.

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