The Grey Fox

I'm telling you, Bill, with electrification coming along,

there's gonna be a revolution in the American kitchen.

And our company's got designs

for an electric toast-making machine.

And I hear stories of a... Of a stove

that heats up all by itself... Just flip of the switch.

What do you think of that?

Yessiree, the future of houseware sales

is unlimited.

I feel dang lucky to be part of it.

That sounds mighty fine, Mr. Sims.

Al... you're darn tootin', it's fine.

Of course, to a man my age, the future don't mean too much

unless you're only thinking about next week.

Just hang on a minute there, Bill, I...

I wanna show you something.

I'm sure I got it.

Now, what do you think of that?

Now, see, this... this would hook on to this...

To the side of the border on top of the table

or something, but... Have you got that?

Here, just let me see that apple... see, now watch this.

You just put it on there.

- That's really something. - Isn't that something?

Look at that.

Yeah, what do you think of that?

Fine piece of workmanship.

I'll tell you, Bill, this is the type of thing of the future,

this idea, these kind of products,

that are just gonna make your head spin.

- Why don't you try one? - Oh, I'd hate to break it.

Oh, you can't break this.

Made to last a lifetime.

That's it.

Are you a... are you a sea-faring man, Bill?

- Pardon? - Well, I just noticed, that uh...

- I've never been to sea. - What kind of work

- do you do, Bill? - Well, I'm between jobs

right now.

No kidding... well, what kind of work did you do?

I robbed stagecoaches.

Hello, Jenny.

I brought you this little gizmo from San Francisco.

I guess I have aged some.

This little machine peels apples real good.

Come on, let's... Let's go meet Tom.

- What can ya do? - I'll find work.

I hear they're hiring over at the oyster beds.

It'll be easier than where I've been.

I know about where you been,

and what you done to get there.

I frankly don't have much use for your kind.

Well, I hope I have a chance

to soften your opinion on that.

What I think about you is neither here nor there.

You're Jenny's brother.

You can stay, if that's what she wants.

Well, this...

This isn't what I had in mind, sir.

I'd... I'd prefer something

with a little more heft to it.

- May I look at that one? - The Colt?

Hm.

Hey, Miner.

You're Bill Miner, right?

Have we met, sir?

I'm Danny Young... I was in San Quentin

about four years back.

You remember when you got knifed by Billy Hicks...

You do remember that, right?

I don't remember you.

I thought that you died.

Well, I haven't.

You're in luck, Bill.

I'm putting together a gang.

Like Jesse James?

I figure we'd do some holdups... That's your line, right?

No, I, uh... I just rob stagecoaches.

You try to find one nowadays?

Besides, stagecoaches, banks, stores, it's all the same.

No, it's not the same.

A professional always specializes.

Well, yours is gone, just like a buffalo.

Well, maybe I can teach you something new.

How do ya plan to rob these banks?

Well, simple, all I need is four or five guys

with guns and guts.

Well, that... That sounds simple enough.

Right... so you wanna throw in with me, right?

- No, thanks. - Why not?

I don't work for anybody.

You're getting a little old to be choosy, ain't ya?

Well, that's exactly why I have to be.

- I've gotta go, sir. - Wait, wait, Miner, Miner...

Won't you lend me a couple of dollars, huh?

I know you got at least $20, $30 in your release envelope.

A professional never begs.

I ain't begging ya, grandpa!

You give me the money.

Well, uh...

Maybe I... I do have something for ya.

You're not worth killing, but if you come at me again,

I'll put a window through your head, so help me.

I apologize for this disturbance, gentlemen.

I'm no oyster picker.

But, I thought things

were going so well.

You have work,

and a place with us.

What will you do?

Oh, I'll...

Head down Portland way, and...

Maybe do some prospecting.

The gold rush is over, Bill.

It seems like I missed out

on all the good opportunities.

Please stay.

Since my release from prison, I've... I've realized something

about myself.

I've gotta act on it.

I'm just no good at work that's planned by other heads,

and I've ambitions in me

that just won't quit.

Keep the engine crew ahead of ya!

Check him out.

Dammit.

Let's get out of here!

Give us his name, son.

Miner.

Get this lad some water.

- Morning. - Hello.

Is this the road to Olympia?

10 more miles will get you there.

- Chew tobacco? - Thank you, sir.

I feel like you been wanting some.

Not the best for a man your age.

I haven't got any choice... I've got a brother dying there.

Couldn't walk a mile on this leg of mine.

Morning, Mr. Lawton.

Guess you're wanting your mail?

Hey, George!

Hey, raring to go?

Sons of bitches... they deducted me for bed and board.

They even took out for apron and gloves.

Hey, they really, really shave you six ways to Sunday, George.

Who do you think owns this factory?

That railroad owns everything, both side of the track.

Looks like rain.

Have ya... have ya ever been to Montreal?

Who, me?

- Me? - Well, listen,

you know, a man can afford those luxuries

if he's willing to take a few chances.

Well, sure, sure.

Yeah.

First thing we gotta do is we gotta get you a good horse.

Like a horse?

I never had a horse... I don't know how

- to ride a horse. - You'll learn.

No worries.

He'll ride.

Wait till my signal, then pull ahead.

Hurry up, son, bust her loose.

You tell him to open that door and throw out any weapons.

Open up, Herb.

- Is that you, Nat? - Yep.

Well, what's going on?

I think we're being robbed.

You are being robbed.

Now, open the damn door,

or we'll blow it off with dynamite.

Do they have dynamite, Nat?

Most certainly do, Herb.

I want the register pouch.

Now!

Thanks.

Way back.

Goodnight.

- Goodnight, sir. - Now, you be careful backing up.

There must be more than $1,000 of real money right here.

Gold dust... must be worth $5,000, $10,000.

Yeah, we can buy our own railroad.

Well, for the time being, we're not gonna buy anything.

- What do you mean? - We'll we'd just

draw attention to ourselves.

We'll take some of the cash, and...

Hide the rest of it.

Settle down, Shorty.

It'll be midday before they can get men or horses

to the crossing.

They won't know which way we went.

What do we do with this stuff?

We'll bury it.

Good morning, sir. Can I help you?

Does Mr. Jack Budd manage this hotel, son?

Yes, sir. Should I get him for you?

I'd be grateful.

Would you tell him, uh... George Edwards is here?

Yes, sir.

- Hello, Jack. - Oh, yes.