Man with the Gun Page #7

It's borrowed.

I'll write to you, Kitty,

as soon as anything's definite.

Here's your ticket. I'll send for you soon.

Ladies.

Well, look who's here!

Deserting a sinking ship, Cal?

Nothing here for me.

This is one gone Tollinger-tamed town,

and I'm heading back to New Orleans.

Ann!

Just getting some fresh air, Nelly.

It's so hot today.

Well, catch your breath, Ann,

and then go on back to the house.

I don't want you in the streets today.

Oh, it's worse inside.

I'll be home soon, Nelly.

Well, bon voyage, Kitty.

Ann, try and resist the Emporium today.

You know you're out of a job,

and that bracelet looks pretty expensive.

Bracelet?

Oh, yes. It's lovely, isn't it?

The Emporium? I wouldn't dream of it.

Well, bye, Kitty. Bye, Cal.

Goodbye, Ann.

- Goodbye, Miss Nelly.

- Goodbye, Cal.

Goodbye, Mr. Zender.

Zender?

Dade Holman's lawyer man.

I guess he's checking

on what's left of the Palace.

Aboard. Aboard and rolling.

Cal, are you sure he's working for Holman?

Sure, I'm sure.

Lescaux sent me out

to the Lazy Tombstone

with some papers for him to look over.

See you soon, Nelly.

Goodbye, Kitty.

Mr. Tollinger's room, what number is it?

He ain't in, ma'am. Been out all afternoon.

What is his room number?

Key's here,

so he's out.

Nelly Bain.

No, no.

Is Miss Wakefield here?

I haven't seen her today.

Well, if you do, will you tell her I want

to see her immediately?

- At home.

- Well, certainly.

Oh, thanks.

You know I swore

I wouldn't buy any more clothes,

and I really shouldn't, you know,

- but I'll take it.

- No trouble at all.

You're our regular customer.

Miss Atkins!

I know you by name at least,

- and I think you know who I am.

- Yes.

Have you seen Clint Tollinger

this afternoon?

No.

Why should you ask me?

Miss Atkins, I have reason to believe

a trap has been set for him.

I don't know what kind,

but I'm sure it's a very clever one.

If it's true, why do you care?

I care, Miss Atkins.

Enough to try and warn him,

even if you won't.

I haven't seen him since this morning.

But I could warn the council.

They're meeting now.

About the same thing,

how to get rid of him.

Of course.

That's why Holman picked this afternoon.

Don't waste time with the council.

When these things happen,

they happen fast.

- I know.

- My father will...

Right now, you can help most

by staying here

to watch for Clint to warn him.

Do you know Ann Wakefield?

- By sight.

- Well, she may be part of it.

If you see her, keep her with you

off the streets till I get back.

Stella!

Jeff?

Your wound, it's open again.

How?

How?

I rode out to Holman's to see

if I could find a way to get at him.

Oh, no!

There were lots of horses outside.

Everybody was inside.

I almost made it, but somebody saw me.

Shot missed me, but scared my horse.

- I was thrown.

- You've got to lie down.

But no one came after me, do you hear?

They didn't even bother to chase after me

because Holman's up to something, Stella!

All I care about is that you'll bleed

to death if I don't get help.

Everyone's at the council meeting.

You'll be all right.

I don't dare carry a package home today.

I'll pick it up tomorrow.

Oh, I've got to hurry!

Ann?

Ann!

Dade Holman.

He's mine, Tollinger!

Then take him, Jeff! Take him.

I didn't know.

- Oh, Nelly, I didn't know!

- Clint!

Clint.

Too long in one town, Nelly.

Brandy.

Did you get him?

We got him.

Thanks.

Nelly, there's nothing

old Doc doesn't know about

gunshot wounds.

Isn't that right, Doc?

Never thought I'd prove it on you.

Time to quit this business, Nell.

Got to be an easier way to make a living.

We'll find it.

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