The Call of the Wild Page #2

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He aint broke yet,

And I dont think hes going to be.

Oh. Tough, huh?

St. Bernard.

Hes all animal, Joel

- Hes on a hunger strike.

- Wont eat anything?

Nothing but your hand or your foot,

or points north.

he looks like he was stolen

from some joint in the States.

I never ask a dog no questions.

Blue ribbons dont mean nothing

to a pooch up here.

Howd you like to see me make this guy eat?

All right by me.

- I aint got nothing to do All winter.

- Get some grub.

Frank, dinner for one!

Unharness Little Boy Blue.

Put him right there.

- Dinner for one

- Okay. Let him out.

- I hope you know what youre doing.

- I hope so too!

All right, let go of him.

All right, pull your dog out!

Dont let your dog get this piece!

He'll eat regular from now on.

I wish I had time to break him.

Hed make a great dog.

- All right, Frank, put him back.

- I'll do it. Here.

Which one of you is Mr. Groggins?

Well, speak up. Is Mr. Groggins here?

My name is Smith.

Are the outfit and provisions ready

that were ordered in my name?

Well, why dont you answer me, Groggins?

You speak English, dont you?

Uh, yes, sir.

Heres your whole outfit.

- Tenderfoot, huh?

- Not as tender as he looks.

If I am not too inquisitive,

will six dogs be enough?

- They will pull the load, All right.

- With me on it?

Well, I dont know about that.

You dont look like a man who knows

much about anything, Mr. Groggins.

Well, I do know

that people come up here

Dont usually make a buggy ride out of it.

They walk or run with the dogs,

Sometimes break trail.

You sure will need more dogs

youre going to ride that sled.

And more dog food.

And a needle and thread.

What for, my intelligent friend?

To sew up the guys thats going to

split their sides laughing at ya!

Once in a while people do laugh at me

But very briefly.

Well, sir, dogs! Dogs!

Uh, bring Flip and Frowsy.

Say, Joe, why dont you show

the honorable Mr. Smith

this beautiful animal?

I dont think so. Hes too savage.

Is that so? Well, just let him out

- Hes liable to get tough, Mr. Smith.

- Let him out, I said.

- Whats his name?

- We call him Buck.

I dont like to take the responsibility,

Mr. Smith.

Thats why you'll never amount to much!

What are you asking for him?

Uh, 250 bucks.

Sold. Let him out.

So your names Buck, eh?

Youre tough, huh?

Hey, wait a minute.

That dog cost me a lot of money.

- I pay for my pleasure, Mr. Groggins.

- Wait a minute.

That dog belongs to me.

I bought him, Smith,

and I dont allow my dogs to be shot.

That is, of course,

unless I shoot them myself.

Thats All right.

I'll give you twice what you paid for him.

Hes not for sale.

Just as you say, my good man.

Just as you say.

Well, what others have you?

- Uh, here. Hitch em up.

- These two will do.

I ordered a collapsible bathtub from Seattle.

Did it get here?

Its a bathtub!

You sweet meats. Youre losing your home.

Easy with ye.

Come on. Out.

Come on. Come on. Come on, Harmony

Here ya are, Mr. Smith.

We thought it was

something to pile wood in.

The only bath a person gets up here

is by the sweat of the brow.

How interesting.

Mush!

Been a great pleasure, gentlemen.

A great pleasure!

Nice guys.

Well, I dont like to see a

dog killed either.

But after All, 250 bucks is 250 bucks

All right,

I told you Im buying him, and I am.

- We aint got no time to fool with him.

- Quiet, quiet.

Whose money is this?

Listen, you, youre my dog,

and Im your boss.

The sooner you learn that,

the easier its going to be for both of us.

Ho! Ho!

Right there!

Hey!

Go on! Get back there!

Whatd you bring this baboon along for?

- That big guy dont like him!

- Thats just too bad! He'll learn to like him!

- Come on! lets go! Mush! Mush!

- Get your teeth out of him!

Come on! Get up there! Come on, gray boy!

Come on, Buck.

- Whats the matter?

- Nearly took my wing off.

Come on, big boy.

We dont mean you any harm.

Were trying to be friendly with you.

Buck, come here!

Come on, boy. Nobodys going to hurt you.

Come on, now, be...

Buck! Hey, Buck! Buck, come here!

Well, you can kiss that 250 bucks good-bye.

Yep. Its too bad too.

Hed have made a great dog.

Now he'll either freeze to death

or wolves 'll get him. Poor fella.

Make yourself at home, Buck.

Hey! look, boss! Wolves!

Is he dead?

No, he isnt dead. And he isnt a he

Hey, you know who that is?

Thats Blakes woman!

Oh, John! Oh, John Dorling! Im so glad!

Oh!

Oh... Oh, I thought...

Is my husband with you I Have you found him?

Youre the only one weve found so for.

What about your husband?

I dont know.

We ran into trouble

and we lost most of our provisions

crossing the river.

The ice broke,

and then some of our dogs died.

Two days ago my husband went out

to look for food

and he hasnt come back.

Do you think hes dead?

Thats a pretty good guess

(SO BS

What are we going to do with her?

What can you do?

Take her to Dawson and leave her.

Youre forgetting one thing, pal.

Yeah?

She and her old man was looking for

The same thing we are.

And they had the map, the original one.

You'll find my husband for me, wont you?

Theres nothing we can do.

Were a thousand miles from nowhere.

Either the cold got him, or the wolves!

Get on the sled.

Were taking you to Dawson.

But you gotta help me find him.

He isnt dead. I dont believe that.

Hey, listen, lady, in this country

when a guy is gone for two days, hes gone.

I refuse to go until I definitely

know about my husband.

If you dont wanna stay and look for him,

you can go without me.

Put me down! I cant go!

Ive got to stay! Put me down!

Stop! Stop this sled!

Whoa! Whats the matter?

- You untie these straps.

- Oh, no, no. You might fall off.

Im doing this for your own good.

Later on you'll thank me.

I hate you, you beast! let me out of here!

Sticks and stones may break my bones,

but words can never hurt me!

Whoops!

Ha!

- Lets go! Mush!

- Mush!

Its customary up here, Mrs. Blake,

for everybody to pitch in and do their share

Youve been with us two days,

and you havent done anything

but sit around and look nasty.

Can you cook?

Yes, Im considered a very excellent cook.

Huh. Well, how about giving these beans

the benefit of your talents?

I'll do nothing to help you.

Im your prisoner, and since you seem

to want me with you,

You'll take care of me.

Want you? We just had an attack of insanity

and decided to keep you from

committing suicide.

Very bad Idea, come to think of it.

Hey! Youre forgetting our guest of honor.

Thank you, Mr. Hoolihan.

- Hey. gimme. Come on, gimme.

- Hmm?

Say, uh, Mrs. Blake,

if I aint too inquisitive

what was you and your old man

going to do up here?

Oh. looking for the yellow stuff, eh?

Probably.

Cant understand it, a guy taking

his wife way out in the wilderness.

Stupid, if you ask me.

Mr. Blake had an excellent reason.

Yeah?

Yeah. He loved me and I loved him.

Well, I wouldnt let him go alone.

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