Copper Canyon Page #6

shot him in the back.

And they'll do the same to you.

If it isn't Travis,

it'll be some Yankee soldier.

They'll shoot you

for a thousand-dollar reward.

See, Johnny,

I know who you are.

You... you must go now!

Oh...

I must go.

So that's it?

It took you long enough

to make the point,

but you finally got there.

And believe me, it was

quite an oration.

For a while there,

you had me on your side.

Johnny, it isn't what

you're thinking at all.

It's just that I...

You don't trust me!

You think it's a trick

to get you away, don't you?

Johnny, you've got to leave!

Or otherwise?

Guess we finally

caught up, Carter.

Stand away from him, Lisa.

What'd you do

with your rifle?

Rifle?

Don't happen to have one.

You did this morning.

You'd better break

down and admit it.

I'd be glad to, if I had

anything to admit.

How about it, Lisa?

When did he come in?

When did he come in?!

He hasn't left

the hotel all night.

Travis.

What do you want?

Mr. Henderson wants

to talk to you now.

Mr. Henderson?

Yes, he just got here

and he'll be wanting

to talk to you, too.

Don't you worry,

Mr. Carter...

I'm going to get

around to you yet.

Thanks for what

you did for me.

But it doesn't make sense...

any sense at all.

We leased this hotel and saloon,

put you in charge,

and engaged Mr. Travis

and his men to assist you,

all at considerable expense.

We did this to secure the mines.

I know, Mr. Henderson.

Now we learn

a consignment of ore

has slipped through

to Mesa City,

and that there's dissension

between you and Mr. Travis.

There is dissension, because

I object to the use of violence!

Well, one could hardly refer

to the actions

of the constituted authorities

as violence.

I can and I do,

and so will the governor if

I'm forced to appeal to him.

Appeal to the governor!

Come, come, Miss Roselle,

isn't that rather

a dangerous thing to do?

Surely you must realize

that for whatever has happened

here... for whatever violence...

you are equally responsible

with us.

And another thing...

by the terms of our agreement,

it was specifically...

I remember perfectly.

It was specifically agreed

that whatever was to be done

was to be done peacefully,

without violence...

without bloodshed!

You haven't kept your promise,

Mr. Henderson.

Wait a moment.

Doesn't it seem a pity, with

your job so nearly finished,

that you should sacrifice

the money we guaranteed you?

After all, you know, you still

have your obligations.

It seems I haven't

made myself clear.

I'll put it this way.

You have failed to live up

to your promises.

From now on, I feel

perfectly justified

if I fail to live up to mine.

Don't give her a thought.

You know how women are.

There isn't much more

Lisa could do anyways.

Time has come for me

to take over.

Leave it to me

and by tomorrow,

we'll have these Rebs

on the run.

Look, here's how

it's going to be...

tonight's big doin's...

a dance.

The whole town will be there.

Well, it's going

to be this easy.

Left to your partner,

reverse allemande

Right to your corner,

right and left grand

Whirl them right

and whirl them wrong

Straighten them out

and trot them along

First and third form a star

Right hand across,

"How do you do?"

Left hand back,

and "How are you?"

Swing to your home,

take up the slack

Ladies to the center

back to back

Gents go around

the outside track

Swing that lady

round and round

Right and left through

when you come down

Hold your hands

and all be gay

Take your lady

in a half sashay

Elbow hook one time round

Number one arch,

they're comin' to town

Hold his hand

and duck down low

And dive for the oyster,

don't be slow

I'll swing yours,

you swing mine

Swing her home,

you're doin' fine...

He sure has gall,

a-comin' here.

And with her!

Maybe we shouldn't be

havin' the dance anyway...

least not till we hear

from the ore train.

Why, it's the regiment's

ninth anniversary, Scamper,

and the best way of showin' them

we're not licked.

Swing that lady

with a double elbow

Right and left

and don't be slow

Promenade one and all...

What's that Yankee horse thief

a-doin' here?

Scamper, Caroline

and I invited him.

Thought it was about time

we became part of

the United States again.

Maybe you got something there,

Mr. Roberts.

Center couples stop and swing

Outside couples, same old thing

Dosey now around your pet

Balance there,

you're not through yet

Swing with a double elbow

Right and left

and don't be slow

Glide right, glide along

Stop that glide,

you're goin' wrong

Glide to the left

and don't be slow

Honor your partner

before you go.

Thank you, ma'am.

That was most delightful.

Thank you.

May I get you

some refreshments?

Thank you again.

Will you excuse me?

Yes.

Mr. Carter.

Yeah?

Newton and some of the fellows

from the ore train

just rode in and they want

to see you before anybody else.

It's important.

Where are they?

Outside.

They're right out here.

They don't want

anybody to see them

on account of they...

Take him back to the corral.

Quick!

Mr. Roberts!

We made it!

The ore's sold, and the wagons

are on the way back.

That's wonderful!

We got $1,600 for it.

Took it to your house

for safekeeping...

figured you'd

divide it tomorrow.

It'll be the greatest

pleasure of my life.

We'll tell the folks right now.

Ladies and gentlemen...

an announcement!

Our ore has reached

the smelter at Mesa City

and has been sold for $1,600!

Any sign of him?

Of who?

Mr. Roberts, naturally.

Oh, no, not yet.

He'll be along

pretty soon, though.

Sure rejoice to get all

this money off my hands.

Yeah, it's a lot of money.

We're going to get more,

lots more, the same way.

About time our jinx

was broken.

Another week and I wouldn't

have been eatin'...

Where's the money?

Thanks.

What's the matter, Travis?

You been in a fight,

tryin' to protect the money.

Why I haven't got a hole

in my skull, I'll never know.

How long were

you unconscious?

Must have been

at least an hour.

Oh, that's why Miss Roselle

couldn't find you.

She's been up here

several times.

She has?

Oh!

Now, there's a gal that's

as smooth as a wet eel,

but a lot easier to look at.

Looks like we got

here just in time.

Didn't think we'd move

so quick, did you?

What are you talkin' about?

See if you can find the money.

Just a second!

Take it easy, Carter.

Guess I'll have to.

Hello, Lisa.

What's going on?

Suppose you tell me!

Johnny Carter's

in real trouble.

He took money from

the Southerners... $1,600.

I don't believe it!

It's true.

We got a witness!

I got a good look at him

just before he knocked me out.

Here's the money, Travis.

Found it in his gun case.

Well, that kind of

clinches it, Lisa.

Looks like Miss Roselle's

at a loss for words,

although up to now,

I must admit

she's given

a wonderful performance.

Well, Johnny, I guess you

better pack your things

and come off to jail.

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