Kitty’s Quandary | Gunsmoke (10-11-59)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast: Episode Summary

Episode: Kitty’s Quandary | Gunsmoke (10-11-59)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: February 1, 2025

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Introduction

In this episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns, listeners are transported to the rugged frontier town of Dodge City, where justice is swift and the Wild West reigns supreme. The episode, titled "Kitty’s Quandary", features the iconic characters from the Gunsmoke series, including U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, the charming Kitty Russell, the affable Doc Adams, and the newcomer Shave Murdoch. This summary delves into the key events, character dynamics, and pivotal moments that drive the story forward.

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Plot Overview

1. Shave Murdoch’s Arrival and Departure Plans ([04:40] - [07:08])

The episode opens with the introduction of Shave Murdoch, a suave drifter who has recently arrived in Dodge City. Shave expresses his intention to leave for Texas soon, aiming to settle his affairs before departing. His interaction with Miss Kitty reveals a budding tension, hinting at underlying motives for his presence in town.

• Shave Murdoch: “You aiming to drink it all yourself? I'd have a fat chance with you in the same county.” ([04:40])

2. Matt Dillon’s Toothache and Midnight Extraction ([07:14] - [10:18])

Matt Dillon, the steadfast U.S. Marshal, confides in Doc Adams about his severe toothache. Doc plans to extract Matt’s tooth at midnight, requiring substantial whiskey to numb the pain—a testament to Matt’s stubborn nature.

• Doc Adams: “Tonight around midnight, I expect.” ([09:16])
• Matt Dillon: “The liquor Won't taste as good in the morning, Doc.” ([09:50])

3. The Bank Robbery and Aftermath ([10:44] - [22:21])

As Matt undergoes his dental procedure, Chester alerts him to a bank robbery and the shooting of Tom Johnson. The trail points towards the robbers leading towards Texas, implicating Shave Murdoch.

• Chester: “The bank's been robbed. [...] Tom Johnson's been shot.” ([18:40])
• Matt Dillon: “They’re going to be sending out a posse without it.” ([19:07])

Matt, alongside Doc and Chester, sets out to apprehend the culprits. Suspicion falls heavily on Shave, especially after Kitty Russell reveals she was deceived by his promises of heading to Texas, which turned out to be a ruse to facilitate the robbery.

• Kitty Russell: “I've been such a fool. It's all my fault.” ([29:53])
• Matt Dillon: “I was suspicious of that Texas talk.” ([30:26])

4. Confrontation and Resolution ([22:21] - [31:16])

The investigation leads Matt to confront Shave Murdoch. It becomes evident that Shave orchestrated the robbery using his intended departure as a cover. In a showdown, Matt apprehends Shave, ensuring justice is served.

• Matt Dillon: “You don't have to, Kitty. And will you promise me that you won't try...” ([31:02])

Kitty grapples with her feelings of betrayal but is reassured by Matt, who emphasizes the importance of integrity and trust in their close-knit community.

• Matt Dillon: “I may not do things in a nice way like Shave does. Then I'm a better man on the trail.” ([31:16])

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Key Characters and Dynamics

• Matt Dillon (William Conrad): The dedicated and principled U.S. Marshal whose commitment to justice drives the narrative.

• Kitty Russell (Georgia Ellis): A strong-willed saloon owner caught between her affections and the tumultuous events unfolding in town.

• Doc Adams (Howard McNear): The town’s doctor, providing both medical expertise and moral support to Matt.

• Shave Murdoch (Vic Perrin): The enigmatic drifter whose deceit leads to significant turmoil in Dodge City.

• Chester (Lawrence Sobkin): The loyal deputy aiding Matt in maintaining law and order.

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Notable Quotes

• Shave Murdoch on His Departure Intentions ([04:55]):
  “I’m pushing on to Texas in a day or two. As soon as I get a little job finished here in town.”

• Matt Dillon on Isolation and His Role ([06:20]):
  “It’s a chancy job and it makes a man watchful and a little lonely.”

• Kitty Russell on Trust ([06:00]):
  “Shay, I’ve been around noisy trail hands too long to be taken in by soft soap.”

• Doc Adams on Matt’s Stubbornness ([09:53]):
  “All right. We’ve agreed to do it your way, haven’t we?”

• Matt Dillon on Integrity ([31:16]):
  “I may not do things in a nice way like Shave does. Then I’m a better man on the trail.”

• Chester’s Loyalty ([24:34]):
  “How you feeling by now, Mr. Dylan? Any better?”

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Conclusion

"Kitty’s Quandary" encapsulates the essence of the Wild West—where honor, deception, and justice intertwine. Through compelling character interactions and a gripping plot, this episode of Gunsmoke highlights the perpetual struggle between law and lawlessness. Matt Dillon’s unwavering dedication, contrasted with Shave Murdoch’s deceit, underscores the moral complexities of frontier life. Miss Kitty’s emotional turmoil adds depth to the narrative, illustrating the personal costs of maintaining order in a turbulent town.

Andrew Rhynes' meticulous digital restoration breathes new life into this classic radio drama, allowing listeners to experience the rich sounds and nuanced performances that defined the golden age of radio.

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Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Matt Dillon]

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[Matt Dillon]

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[Shave Murdoch]

Push that bottle down this way.

[Doc]

Shave.

[Shave Murdoch]

You aiming to drink it all yourself? I'd have a fat chance with you in the same county. Here. Nothing better to do in this forsaken town. I thought we'd be quit of it by now. We'll be moving along directly.

[Chester]

We ain't never lolly gagged around, I guess before.

[Shave Murdoch]

We got a reason now. I'll be back in a little bit. Where are you off to now? We're just over to that table. Oh, I see. Ain't that nice? You got any objection? Well, sure I have. You ain't got no business wasting time.

[Doc]

On a saloon gal.

[Shave Murdoch]

I'm not wasting my time. Ain't no woman living ain't a waste of time and has work to be done. I'll see you later. Evening, Miss Kitty.

[Kitty]

Oh, Shave.

[Shave Murdoch]

I seen you come in.

[Kitty]

Sit down, have a drink.

[Shave Murdoch]

I figure I've done enough drinking for right now, but I'd admire to talk for a spell.

[Kitty]

Well, that's nice of you, Shave. Most people who come in here don't have much on their minds except whiskey.

[Shave Murdoch]

Then they don't know what they're missing.

[Kitty]

Shay, I've been around noisy trail hands too long to be taken in by soft soap.

[Shave Murdoch]

I ain't using none, Miss Kitty. No, that's for true.

[Kitty]

You say things pretty nice, Shay.

[Shave Murdoch]

I bet the marshal has some nice things to say to you, Matt.

[Kitty]

He wastes about as many compliments as he wastes bullets.

[Shave Murdoch]

You're pretty good friends, ain't you? You and the marshal.

[Kitty]

We've known each other a long time.

[Shave Murdoch]

Plain to see. He thinks you're smart enough to talk to. Sure have seen him do it often enough.

[Kitty]

Well, sure, he has to talk to somebody. And I'm handy now.

[Shave Murdoch]

The way I look at it, he's a lucky man.

[Kitty]

Sure.

[Shave Murdoch]

I mean it. I wish I was going to be around permanent. Like I'd give him a run for his money.

[Kitty]

Are you planning to leave soon?

[Shave Murdoch]

Yeah, I'm pushing on to Texas in a day or two. As soon as I get a little job finished here in town.

[Kitty]

Well, I'm kind of sorry to hear that. I've gotten kind of used to seeing you these last few days.

[Shave Murdoch]

I mean to see as much of you as I can while I'm here, Miss Kitty, if it's all right with you.

[Kitty]

Sure it is, Shane.

[Matt Dillon]

Hi, Kitty. You ready?

[Kitty]

Hello, Matt. Ready for what?

[Matt Dillon]

Well, I told you I'd come by and take you along to supper, didn't I?

[Kitty]

Oh, yeah, sure. Matt, you know Shave Murdoch.

[Matt Dillon]

Hello, Murdoch. I've seen you around the last few days.

[Shave Murdoch]

Yeah, I've been here. All right, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, Kitty, let's go.

[Kitty]

I. I'm sorry to run off this way, Shave. But I'll see you before you go, won't I?

[Shave Murdoch]

Sure you will. You'll be coming back here tonight, won't you?

[Kitty]

Oh, yeah. Yeah, I guess I will.

[Shave Murdoch]

I'll be waiting.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, come on, Kitty.

[Kitty]

Oh, I'm coming. Goodbye, Shave.

[Shave Murdoch]

Miss Kitty.

[Matt Dillon]

You sounded like you were saying your last earthly goodbyes in there.

[Kitty]

Well, it might seem strange to you, but there are folks who like to do things in a nice way.

[Matt Dillon]

Who, that drifter?

[Kitty]

He's no drifter. He's in town on business, and he's a very nice fella.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, Kitty. All right, all right. Let's go eat.

[Doc]

Yes, I'm surprised that you're able to eat at all, Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

The way a tooth looks, I'm chewing on the other side.

[Kitty]

Do you have a bad tooth, Matt?

[Doc]

Oh, it's one of the worst I ever saw. Oh, it's going to be quite a painful job getting that out. Yeah, it's quite a job.

[Kitty]

You might have mentioned it.

[Matt Dillon]

You had other things on your mind, remember?

[Kitty]

You gonna pull it, Doc?

[Doc]

Yes, I am. Tonight around midnight, I expect.

[Kitty]

Midnight? That's a fancy hour for toothpulling, isn't it?

[Doc]

Yeah, it's a foolish hour, if you ask me, but the marshal is a stubborn man.

[Kitty]

What does that mean, Matt?

[Matt Dillon]

Doc's the one who's making a story out of it. Ask him.

[Kitty]

What about it, Doc?

[Doc]

Well, Matt's gonna need a lot of liquorin up to deaden the pain before I start. Well, Matt won't do it like a normal person. He's insisting on going through it at night so that he can sleep it off by morning. Stubborn as a Missouri mute.

[Matt Dillon]

The liquor Won't taste as good in the morning, Doc.

[Doc]

All right. We've agreed to do it your way, haven't we? But you better start getting some liquor down here pretty soon because you're so stiff necked, it's going to take a while to get any effect.

[Matt Dillon]

Don't worry, Doc. If we run out of whiskey, Kitty will send us up some more. Won't you, Kitty?

[Kitty]

Well, shoot, man. Do you want me to stay around, Doc? Maybe I can help hold him down.

[Doc]

Well, now, maybe.

[Matt Dillon]

No, you go along, Kitty.

[Kitty]

I'd be glad to help.

[Matt Dillon]

You don't want to keep that nice fellow waiting, do you?

[Kitty]

Hello, Sam. Everything's going all right.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, back so soon, Miss Kitty?

[Kitty]

No, I'm back.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, things going fine. Not much business, though. Kind of quiet.

[Shave Murdoch]

Glad to see you back, Miss Kitty.

[Kitty]

Hello. Sh.

[Shave Murdoch]

I got a table over there. Care to sit down?

[Kitty]

Might as well, I guess.

[Shave Murdoch]

Oh, you sure do run a nice place here, Miss Kitty.

[Kitty]

Thanks.

[Shave Murdoch]

I ain't expecting to run into nothing like this in Texas. Leastways, I ain't expecting to run into nobody like you down there. You suppose I will, Miss Kitty?

[Kitty]

Oh, I'm sorry, I. I didn't hear you.

[Shave Murdoch]

Well, I was just talking about how I'm heading for Texas.

[Kitty]

Oh, yeah, Texas. Do you know when you're leaving?

[Shave Murdoch]

You shouldn't be long now. I sort of expected the Marshall would walk you back here.

[Kitty]

Well, he would have, but Doc thought that he should go right on up to his place.

[Shave Murdoch]

Was there something the matter with a Marshall?

[Kitty]

Even lawmen get toothaches.

[Shave Murdoch]

Toothache? The Doc's going to pull it for him, is that it?

[Kitty]

Just as soon as he gets enough liquor down him.

[Shave Murdoch]

Is he gonna pull it tonight?

[Kitty]

Matt wants plenty of time to sleep it off. Doc says he'll be groggy most of tomorrow as it is.

[Shave Murdoch]

I guess he ain't gonna be up and around first thing in the morning then, huh?

[Kitty]

I don't think so.

[Shave Murdoch]

Well, now, Miss Kitty, that's interesting. That's mighty interesting.

[Kitty]

Oh, come on now, shave. You can sympathize with a man who's got a toothache, even if he is the Marshall.

[Shave Murdoch]

You're right, ma'am. I give him my sympathy. Now, the next time you see him, you tell him that, huh?

[Chester]

Well, here's another bottle, Doc.

[Doc]

Oh, thank you, Jason. Thank you. So here you are, Matt. Now start to work on this one.

[Matt Dillon]

Sure, Doc, my man.

[Chester]

It sure does take a lot to fill him up, don't it?

[Doc]

Well, sticking a lot tonight, but you can never tell about whiskey. Jester. Some nights you can just take two drinks. It'll do something to you. Well, you do things you wish you hadn't.

[Chester]

Yeah, I've seen that happen.

[Matt Dillon]

I've seen it happen, too. See you.

[Chester]

Well, yes, sir, I guess you have.

[Doc]

Now, go on, man. Go on. Now. Stop talking and drink it down. Bring it down. This isn't a social gathering.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, all right, Zach. Oh, well, this whiskey isn't good enough to drink like that.

[Doc]

Well, you feel just as bad tomorrow as if it was. Go on, drink. Go on.

[Matt Dillon]

All right. Oh, Chester.

[Kitty]

Yes, sir?

[Matt Dillon]

How. How's the town?

[Chester]

Oh, it's fine, thank you, Mr. Dillon.

[Matt Dillon]

That's good. That's very good. You want to be sure and keep it just like that, that way.

[Chester]

Oh, yes, indeed, I sure will.

[Matt Dillon]

Because you're going to be in charge now for a little while, you know that?

[Chester]

Yes, sir, I know that, mister.

[Matt Dillon]

That's good. That's good. Because you, you got to remember, you remember that Zobey and folks like him want a marshal is in charge every minute.

[Doc]

Oh, yes, sir.

[Chester]

I sure do intend.

[Matt Dillon]

Take much to be a marshal. All you gotta do is care about certain things and not care about certain other things. You understand that, don't you? Trust you?

[Chester]

Oh, yes, sir, I certainly do. Well, I, I, I don't exactly understand it, Mr. Dillman, but the way you say it makes it seem like I understand.

[Doc]

Yes, well, all right, all right. Jesse, help me get him over to that big chick.

[Shave Murdoch]

Just got to care about now.

[Chester]

Now, don't you worry now, Mr. Dylan.

[Matt Dillon]

Don't care about.

[Chester]

Don't you worry about a.

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[Chester]

Yeah, Ben, like I was saying, ain't nothing so hard about running a marshal's office.

[Matt Dillon]

That's so.

[Chester]

Why sure, Mr. D. Me was talking about it just last night. All you got to have is a town to watch out for. Yeah, and you got to have the kind of mind to watch out for it.

[Shave Murdoch]

Looks to me like a broom might come in handy too.

[Chester]

Well, now, there ain't no call to make no remark like that.

[Matt Dillon]

Hey, hey, Chester, man.

[Chester]

Hello, Leander.

[Doc]

Oh, there's a marshal.

[Chester]

Well, he ain't here right now, but I'd be pleased to help.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, you better find him and quick.

[Chester]

Well, now I can't write.

[Matt Dillon]

Do you know where he is?

[Chester]

Well, sure I know where he is.

[Matt Dillon]

You tell him to come on down to the bank and to come quick. It's been robbed.

[Shave Murdoch]

What? Tom Johnson was shot.

[Chester]

Oh, well, I guess I better get on down there and see about it.

[Matt Dillon]

Ain't nothing for you to see, Chester. The bank's been robbed. The fellas have done it. Are off scot free. Safe was blowed right open.

[Shave Murdoch]

You better go get the marshall, Chester. This is going to take more than a broom.

[Chester]

All right, now you better go and get him, Chester.

[Matt Dillon]

They're going to be sending out a posse without it.

[Chester]

All right, all right. It sure don't mean much getting left in charge of a town. Doc.

[Doc]

Chester, you're out early.

[Chester]

Where is he?

[Doc]

Who?

[Chester]

Mr. Dillon, of course.

[Doc]

Well, he's in there sleeping it off.

[Chester]

I gotta see him.

[Doc]

Ah, nah, Chester. There's nothing to worry about. Everything came out just fine.

[Chester]

I know, Doc, but I.

[Doc]

Nice job, if I do say something. Oh, it was a nice. Doc.

[Chester]

I gotta go in there.

[Doc]

Go ahead, then, for heaven's sakes. He won't know anything about it. He'll be asleep for some time yet.

[Chester]

You don't understand, Doc. We gotta wake him up.

[Doc]

We gotta do no such thing.

[Chester]

We got to, Doc. The bank's been rob. Tom Johnson's been shot. Doc, this just ain't the kind of thing I can be in charge of. The town just won't stand still for nobody but Mr. Dylan taking care of it.

[Kitty]

All right, Justin.

[Shave Murdoch]

Come on.

[Chester]

We'll wake him.

[Doc]

But it's an awful shame. What a head he's gonna have. Man, oh, man. Come on, wake up. Come on, Matt, now, come out of it. You better get me some water, Chester. All right, come on now. Come on awake. Come on, bud.

[Chester]

Here you are, Doc.

[Doc]

Oh, thank you, Jessica. Oh, I hate to do this, Mat, but.

[Matt Dillon]

What's the matter there?

[Doc]

Come on, man, wake up. Here, I'll help you Sit up.

[Matt Dillon]

What's the matter, Chester?

[Doc]

Get his feet on the floor.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, Doc, Just get that tooth out of there.

[Doc]

Oh, the tooth. It's all over, Matt. The tooth is out.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, Holden, don't bother me. Let me go back to sleep.

[Kitty]

No, no.

[Doc]

Don't let him stretch out again like that. Splash some more water.

[Matt Dillon]

Dog gone it, Doc. Leave me alone.

[Doc]

I'm sorry, Matt, but you've got to get up.

[Matt Dillon]

What for?

[Doc]

Matt, the bank's been robbed. Tom Johnson's been shot.

[Matt Dillon]

What? But where's Chester?

[Chester]

I'm right here.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh. You know what happened, Chester?

[Chester]

Sure I do, Mr. Dylan. I found out about it, all right. I figured it was my job. You see them two fellas, the ones that's been hanging around the long branch? That friend of Miss Kitty's and. And. And that other one?

[Shave Murdoch]

Yeah?

[Chester]

Well, they broke into the bank early this morning. They. They blowed the door clean off a safe.

[Matt Dillon]

What happened to Tom Johnson?

[Chester]

Well, he seen him riding off and he started hollering and they shot him. He's dead, Mr. Dylan.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, Chester, let's go.

[Doc]

Chester, Want me to fix your powder for your head, man?

[Matt Dillon]

No, thanks, Doc. I'll make you all right.

[Doc]

It'll make you feel better.

[Matt Dillon]

I'm not gonna feel better until I catch up with those men.

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[Chester]

How you feeling by now, Mr. Dylan? Any better?

[Matt Dillon]

I feel all right, Chester.

[Chester]

You sure there ain't nothing I could do for you? I could tote some fresh water from that stream up.

[Matt Dillon]

No thanks, Chester.

[Chester]

Oh, I'd just be proud to do.

[Matt Dillon]

It for you, Chester. The sooner you stop acting like a nurse made, the better.

[Shave Murdoch]

I'll feel all right, Ms. Jung Lao.

[Chester]

And trying to help.

[Shave Murdoch]

Big John.

[Matt Dillon]

Yes, Chester.

[Chester]

Sure was a lucky thing that Miss Kitty and that Shave fellow was friends, now, wasn't it?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. Murdering bank robber is a nice friend to have.

[Chester]

Oh, no, no, no, no, Ms. John. Now you know I never meant nothing like that.

[Matt Dillon]

What did you mean?

[Chester]

Why is plain to see.

[Matt Dillon]

Well pointed out to.

[Chester]

Well, Mr. Dylan, if Miss Kitty hadn't been so friendly like at him, we wouldn't have known which way to come.

[Matt Dillon]

They was seen riding out of town this way, weren't they?

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[Chester]

But what that shave fella told Miss Kitty sort of confirmed it, you might say.

[Matt Dillon]

But what did he tell her?

[Chester]

Well, she told me that this fella Shave kept telling her about how he was heading for Texas as soon as he pulled off a big deal. Miss Kitty wanted me to be sure and tell you that.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, you waited a while to mention it, didn't you?

[Chester]

Yes, sir, but with the Russian bustle and all, I kindly forgot, I guess. Anyway, I guess it don't matter so much at that. They left us a clear trail.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, that might matter. Hold up a minute. The trail leads over to this stream, all right.

[Chester]

Well, they could have just got thirsty. It's awful hot out here.

[Matt Dillon]

Going to look around a little.

[Doc]

You find anything over on that side?

[Matt Dillon]

No, nothing. The trail leads us to the stream, but it doesn't lead out again. You know, if they were really going to Texas, they'd have gone straight on through. But they didn't, so they must be trying to trick us just yet. They probably doubled back.

[Chester]

You reckon all that Texas talk was just meant to fool Miss Kitty?

[Matt Dillon]

I think it was meant to fool somebody.

[Kitty]

I was hoping I'd find you here, Doc.

[Doc]

Oh, good morning, Kitty.

[Kitty]

Morning.

[Doc]

Sit down.

[Shave Murdoch]

Sit down.

[Doc]

Have some breakfast.

[Kitty]

Thanks, Doc.

[Doc]

A little late in the morning to eat, but I've been busy. Have some coffee?

[Kitty]

Yeah, please. That was a terrible thing about Tom Johnson.

[Doc]

Yes, it was, Kitty. But they tell me he lived long enough to suffer. Pretty bad, too. Wounds in the stomach can be very cruel.

[Kitty]

Yeah, Doc, I know.

[Doc]

If I ever find out who the blabbermouth is, I'll be tempted to pull all of his teeth. And without any whiskey.

[Kitty]

Blabbermoth.

[Doc]

Well, there had to be one in there. It's much too much for a simple coincidence.

[Kitty]

What do you mean, Doc?

[Doc]

I mean I'd like to find the big talker that let those outlaws know that Matt was gonna be full of whiskey yesterday morning. His tongue must be hung in the middle. I can't understand it either.

[Kitty]

You can't?

[Doc]

No, I can't. We tried to keep it as quiet as we could. Why, Matt even insisted on my pulling the tooth at night so nobody'd know about it or get any crazy ideas. And now Tom's dead and the bank's been robbed.

[Kitty]

How awful.

[Doc]

Matt will find out someday. Don't you worry. I don't envy whoever it was.

[Kitty]

No, Doc. Neither do I. Doc, when do you think Matt will be back?

[Doc]

Well, I understand he came in late last night. I haven't seen him.

[Kitty]

Why didn't you tell me before?

[Doc]

You didn't ask me.

[Kitty]

I'll see you later. Do. Can I. Come in, Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

Sure, Kitty, come on in. Why don't you sit down?

[Kitty]

Yeah.

[Matt Dillon]

Something on your mind, Kitty?

[Kitty]

Well, yes, there is, Matt. There's something I want to talk to you about.

[Matt Dillon]

Is this an official visit?

[Kitty]

Well, in a way, I guess it is.

[Matt Dillon]

I'll be glad to help you.

[Kitty]

It's just it. Oh, Matt, I've been such a fool. It's all my fault.

[Matt Dillon]

What's all your fault?

[Kitty]

Everything.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, that covers a lot of territory.

[Kitty]

You know what I mean, Matt? Getting taken in by that Shave Murdoch.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, I will admit you're generally a better picker than that.

[Kitty]

I just kept listening to him talk. And I'm the one that told him, Matt. I told him about your tooth.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, I figured it might have been you.

[Kitty]

I'm the one that was so taken in with all this talk about Texas, I sent you off on a world goose chase, Matt. You must be safe home by now. Matt, I'm sorry.

[Doc]

I truly am.

[Matt Dillon]

Don't worry about it, Kitty. To tell you the truth, I was suspicious of that Texas talk.

[Kitty]

It's too late now. I'm ashamed of myself. Well, all he wanted with me was to find out about you. And I told him. I even helped him get away. You ought to lock me up, Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

I don't think the town would stand for it, Kitty.

[Kitty]

What do you mean?

[Matt Dillon]

I don't think they'd like me to lock a man and a woman in the same cell, Matt. But I've got Shave locked up back there.

[Kitty]

You got it.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, we got them both, Kitty. We left the other one buried out on the trail.

[Kitty]

I don't understand.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, they let us on away and then double back just like they led you on with the Texas talk.

[Kitty]

I don't see how.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, you don't have to, Kitty. And will you promise me that you won't try Map? Just leave the track into me, huh? I may not do things in a nice way like Shave does. Then I'm a better man on the trail. Oh, come on. I'll buy you some dinner.

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