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12 12 INT STABLE - NIGHT Clara la now installed. And in the next stall Is a rather racey looking thoroughbreed whom Clara would probably like to take a shine to. Andy comes in looking for Clara. ANDY Well if this Sands Hotel Isn't just about the fanciest place you ever did see. They sure do take care of you around here. We could really live out our days in a place like this. But I got to tell you something. We ain't going to be able to. That's right. We might o* thought we was rlcli9 but we ain't. While we was in the hills working ourselves to a sweat something done happened out here. Everything shot up sky high. But I got one more chance. I don't know if I ever told you before, but back before I started gold mining. I was known as quite a gambler. Cool as a Cucumber Cooley, they called me. Well. Clara. I am now going to put that talent to work for us* Now don't go getting that worried look on your face. I ain't going to get careless. At this point ROGER comes into the stable and goes to the hors?? in the next stall. Roger la a young man in his early thirties, handsome, personable. fThe wtoat-every?½glrl-in?½ her?╜right*mind?½would?½like?╜*to?╜marry type.) ROGER Evening sir. ANDY Howdy, the name's Cooley. Andrew C. Cooley. That's a mighty fine looking horse you got there. This here is Clara, my mule. ROGER Well, I'm pleased to know you Mr. Cooley. And you, Clara. My Name's Roger Carter and this is Silkey. ANDY I was just saying goodnight to Clara before setting out on a lucky streak. CONTINUED