Josh is playing cards with Sheriff Simmons when the stage arrives in Metcalf carrying the beautiful Cynthia Clyborn and easterner Sheridan Appleby. After Sheridan bids farewell to Cynthia he finds the sheriff to ask about the location of Curly Bill Brocius. At first the sheriff thinks he is curious because of a recent holdup by Curly Bill but Sheridan persists saying he needs to find Curly Bill. The sheriff leaves as Cynthia enters to go into the ladies dining room which catches Josh's attention as Sheridan greets Cynthia. They go to the bar where Josh learns Sheridan is a gun salesman who sold a defective gun to Curly Bill which he wants to retrieve. He asks Josh to guide him to Curly Bill but Josh declines the offer of $100. Sheridan raises the pay to $200 and challenges Josh to a quick draw contest. If Sheridan wins, Josh guides him to which Josh agrees but loses the bet. On the trail they hear gunshots finding a stage with a dead driver as Sheridan realizes more than Josh what happened.
—Anonymous