West of the Divide Page #4

Gimme your knife, Dusty.

- What's wrong, Fay?

- Come here, Dad.

Look!

This just came through the window.

Why, it's our bank book!

The lost money has been deposited!

'Don't come... Don't strike a light.

They're waiting to shoot you down.

Your life's worth more than your cattle.

Let them take them. A Friend.'

They're stealing our cattle.

- I can't let --

- Dad!

Don't you understand?

They're waiting out there for you.

You wouldn't have a chance.

I saw the flash of a light.

I'm sure they got the note.

I don't think there's anybody home!

Well, that's mighty strange.

Well, I've got the cattle anyway. Let's go.

They're gone.

And our cattle with them.

Don't worry, Dad. Thanks to someone

we've got enough in the bank to carry us through.

Go over to Winters and ask him for a job.

He'll tell you about the cattle being stolen.

Tell him you'll help trail them.

I'm sure he'll take you up.

When you get out of town, well...

Accidents happen.

That's a mighty smart idea, Gentry.

You sure know how to work things out.

Now, come on, Dusty. Let's get this over with.

Oh, how are you?

I reckon you're the owner here.

- Yes, I am.

- Could you use a couple of good cowhands?

Well, I could've used you last night.

Rustlers run off all my cattle.

Well, they couldn't have gone far.

Cattle has to eat, you know.

Why don't you trail him?

I've phoned the sheriff, but he won't be back

til this afternoon.

Well, we'll make you a little proposition.

If we bring your herd back, will you give us

our jobs taking care of it?

I sure will.

Well, that's fair enough. You better go with us

til we sight 'em.

Then you can come back and get the sheriff.

We may lose your rustlers, but we'll sure

get your cattle.

Alright, I'll saddle up right away.

Oh, Ms. Winters...

- Oh, good morning, Mr. Gentry.

- Good morning.

Is your dad around?

Why, yes. I think he's over at the barn.

- I'd like to see him.

- Alright.

- Good morning, Gentry.

- Good morning, Mr. Winters.

Rustlers run off my cattle last night, and I've

just hired these two boys to help trail him.

We'll take care of him, Ms. Winters.

When we sight the cattle, he's coming back

after the sheriff.

Oh! Oh, I see!

Don't worry, dear. I may be late getting back,

but I'll be here.

Good luck.

Oh, I do hope they find our cattle!

In case your dad is late getting back, I'd be very happy

to keep you company this evening until his return.

Thank you, but I'm not afraid.

And I wouldn't like to inconvenience you.

Oh, that wouldn't be an inconvenience,

Ms. Winters.

In fact, it's going to be a real pleasure.

And here's the letter we got from Ganns.

'Hello, Gentry. This will introduce Gat Ganns.

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