3:10 to Yuma Page #3

Dear Lord, we thank thee

for life and for food.

We ask thee to give us the wisdom

that comes with silence. Amen.

I didn't close my eyes once. I just

squinted, because you could run away.

Why would I want to run away?

This is real nice.

- Would you like me to cut your meat?

- Yeah, would you, please? Thank you.

Would you mind cutting the fat off?

I don't like fat.

- What was it?

- Me.

I thought I saw

something moving there.

They could've heard that.

Guess I got spooky.

I was in San Francisco once.

I knew a girl there.

She was a sea captain's daughter too.

And she had the greenest eyes.

I used to look deep into her eyes

and they'd just change colors...

...get all fiery and green.

All the colors of the sea.

Funny how a woman's eyes

will change color at nighttime.

Alice.

You go inside, Alex,

and don't take your eyes off him.

What was Alex shooting at?

Why did you have to sit there

listening to him?

- What do you mean?

- All big-eyed and listening to him.

Something's moving down there.

They don't know he's here, do they?

No, they think he's in the coach.

That's how we planned it.

Matthew, Mark.

- Yes?

- Get the horses.

- Which ones?

- They're saddled.

What happens when they

catch the coach?

They'll have to round their men up, so

they won't catch up to it till noon.

They'll find out.

By then we'll be in Contention, and

they can't get there in time anyway.

Alex, turn down the lamp, and when

the horses come, bring him out.

Don't worry. This is safer

than being with the coach.

- The boys are so proud.

- What?

Proud of you.

Their own father capturing Ben Wade.

- Didn't you see them looking at you?

- No, all I saw was Wade.

And I'm proud too.

Put him on the middle horse.

Alex, you lead.

I'm obliged for your hospitality.

I appreciate it, and your husband too.

I hope I can send him back

to you all right.

What did he mean, he'll

send him back all right?

He was just talking.

- Do you think anything will happen?

- Sure. He'll come back with $200.

$200 is a lot.

Not if he doesn't come back, it isn't.

- What's wrong?

- Can I see my wife from here?

- No, you couldn't possibly.

- Maybe that's why I feel so good.

You mind telling me

where we're going?

We're going to Contention City.

We'll wait there. When the 3:10

comes in, we'll put you on it.

Thanks. Now, if we get separated,

I'll know where to wait for you.

Walk your horses.

We don't want to wake up the town.

- Is that the house?

- It was, but the man's afraid.

Afraid of what?

The only thing I could arrange

was a room at the hotel.

Well, at least we got this far.

- I'll go on across for a look.

- We'll meet at the rear of the hotel.

Step down easy, Wade.

We're ready for you, the bridal suite.

- Anyone in the lobby?

- One guy sleeping it off.

Make sure no one knows we're here.

Alex, keep a watch at the town's edge.

What could happen? Why don't you

relax? I'm practically on the train.

- Is that the drunk?

- Yeah.

It's the front room upstairs.

The key's in the door.

Cover downstairs.

Alex'll come if he sees anything.

You give me great confidence.

It's not 3:
10 yet.

Sit down on the bed if you want.

You must be...

...very tired by now. Why don't you

sit and have a little sleep?

I'll hold the shotgun for you

if you like.

No?

I don't have anything

against you personally.

I'm doing it for the money.

- I know.

- But understand one thing:

If you start across...

...this eight feet between us...

...l'll pull both triggers at once.

This is the bridal suite?

I wonder how many brides...

Is it a little hot in here?

You notice it?

Kind of warm.

You mind if I open that window?

Think you can reach it

from where you are?

It's too far.

I'll open it.

- Want me to give you a hand?

- Sit back.

Go ahead.

You don't take any chances, do you?

Where's your sporting blood?

Back home with my wife and boys.

They usually leave a stick around.

You can prop it open.

They usually stand it

in a corner somewhere.

See it? Right over there.

Right there.

Feel better now?

I had to try you out.

I didn't think you'd shoot.

You know I will the next time.

Do I?

See anything?

Not for miles.

- Quiet here?

- Like a tomb.

Did you come in for a drink?

First time I can remember,

I don't want one.

Scared?

Which room is he in?

Second floor in front.

Don't think I'm too scared of Wade's

gang to do what's necessary.

Tell Dan he can count on

Alex Potter right to the end.

I'm gonna ride on back

and keep watch.

- How long has he been there?

- I only know, when he come in...

...he asked me if I'd seen

a big woman in a purple hat.

- Sure is some sleeper.

- He sure is.

How much money do you make?

Not very much.

- You figure that's your business?

- Yes, I do.

How do you figure?

You must need money bad to do this.

- Maybe I do.

- How much they paying you?

- $200.

- $200?

That's a lot of money.

How'd you like to double that

and save yourself time and trouble?

How do you reckon I'll do that?

Drop that gun and let me walk out.

It's worth $400 to me.

Kind of reckless of you.

Especially since you're sure

your men are coming for you.

Oh, they are. Yes, they're coming.

Only, I like to do things real easy.

Real peaceful.

You want to look out

at a peaceful scene?

You might recognize somebody.

That's Mrs. Moons in front.

The young man...

...that's his son, Bob.

She had another son. He was

the stagecoach driver, Bill Moons.

He used to drive the coach.

Remember him?

Yes, seems to me I do.

A hotheaded fellow, wasn't he?

Not reasonable, like you.

I sure am, friend.

I'm so reasonable I'll let you

walk right out of here.

Only thing is, it'll be at 3:10,

and I'll be behind you with a shotgun.

I can tell you're a very

intelligent man...

...and I wouldn't want to try

to corrupt your morals.

Mighty nice of you.

Know something?

I think I know what's bothering you.

I wouldn't dream of suggesting...

...you let a murderer walk out free.

But you see, Bill Moons drew first.

That makes it self-defense,

doesn't it?

I don't go around

just shooting people down.

That isn't nice.

I work quiet...

...like you.

All right, so you're quiet like me.

Well, then shut up like me.

- Hey, is that the right time?

- Yes, sir.

- Why didn't you wake me?

- You didn't ask me to.

- Anybody come in lately?

- You mean, to engage a room?

- Yeah, any strangers come in town?

- Not since you went to sleep.

- Might as well go. She won't come.

- Who were you planning to meet?

My wife.

She ran off with a traveling man.

I figured he'd bring her here.

What do you know? Mine ran off too.

I wonder why they do that.

I don't know. I always treated mine

all right, never hit her too hard.

I'm gonna go outside and wait.

If she don't come soon,

I'm gonna go.

Sure would like

to get my hands on her.

Thank you.

Three years' drought ain't bad.

At one time they had 10 years

of drought right around here.

A big outfit, they got nothing

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