FADE IN: JAILHOUSE, DAY
CHESTER
That's right, Mr. Dillon. That Wagoneer place says their wagons are better than the ones from
Eddie's Wagons, but offer no proof. Got a big sign and everything.
MATT
CHESTER
MATT
Well, you know Chester, free enterprise can take all kinds of forms.
CHESTER
I guess, Mr. Dillon, but on the back of this sign - the one I told you about - he has
some words that say something like, "depending on the number of horses/mules that are pulling
one of my wagons, the law might not even be able to catch up with you, much less hand
you a citation for speeding!"
MATT
(Matt absorbed in reading something else)
(beat)
And, what did the back of the sign say?
CHESTER
(giving the "huh?" look)
Repeat all of what I just said?
MATT
Never mind. I have to attend to something else over by the Wagoneer lot so I will
look for myself.
CUT TO: DOGDGE CITY MAIN ST., DAY
MATT WALKS UP TO THE WAGONEER LOT AND ENCOUNTERS THE SALESMAN, FRANK.
FRANK
Hello, sir. My name is Frank. I see you are a member of our fine law enforcement community.
MATT
FRANK
Well, Mr. Marshal, this is your lucky day! I have such a deal for you, you won't believe!
MATT
Hey, whoa! I am not in the market for a wagon, myself.
FRANK
Did I tell you that it so happens that today, and today only, I could put you into
a two-seater, low-bed model for only $14 a week?
MATT
FRANK
Step over here to this baby.
MATT IS PULLED TO WHERE THE LOW-BED WAGON IS SITTING.
FRANK
Now, this wagon is not new, although it looks new. Doesn't she look new, Mr. Marshal?
MATT
FRANK
The low-bed will let you load supplies without the wear and tear on your back.
MATT
FRANK
(moves to front of wagon)
The padded front seat here is so comfortable you might want to just doze off
while you drive them horses down the road!
MATT
(suddenly feels an emergency bodily urge)
Do you have an outhouse handy?
FRANK
No sir, we don't. But I do have a fine blank contract that's just waiting for your
signature. Just step into my office and we will -
MATT
(brushes salesman aside)
FRANK
Mr. Marshal, if this is a ploy to get off this lot and get rid of me, you can forget it. I have
heard it all. Why, once a lady and her daughter were considering buying a -
(beat)
(looksaround)
MARSHAL DILLON IS RELIEVING HIMSELF BESIDE THE SALES OFFICE.
MATT
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