 town, dodge city, and in the territory on west, there's just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers, and that's with a U.S. Marshall and the smell of gun smoke, and the story of a man who moved with him. United States Marshall, the first man they look for, and the last they want to meet. It's a chancey job, and it makes a man watchful, and a little lonely. Down the street, you and the missus be real comfortable there. What's going on, Tilda? It doesn't seem like we could be here already. I thought it would take longer. Oh, that's because you're so excited. Come on, let's wait over here, huh? What do you think it does? I'll let you know after we get something to eat. I'm famished, Tom. So am I. Where'd that driver get to? Oh, he must be inside. Oh, he'll know a good place to eat. You'll find him, Tom. I'll wait here. Don't you run away now. You'll never have to worry about that. I'll be back in a minute. I beg your pardon. You're the prettiest little thing I've seen around. Drink somewhere. Got a pocket full of money. Hey, what? What's the matter? You a school marmer or something? Why don't you go back to your truck, mister? What's the news? Well, it's golden here. I ought to slap you. Get your hands off me. All right. He's just a drunk. He's more than just a drunk. He and Barton here run a cattle out there just across the river. I was his kind of a dangerous man. He had quite a reputation back in Texas. A gunman, you mean? Yeah, they say he was real handy. Oh, Tom. Barton is going to be pretty mad when he comes, too. Nobody's going to insult my wife. I don't care whose partner he is. It's just too bad it had to happen. I'm not going to worry about it. Where'd you say that eating place was? Del Monica was right down there. Thanks. It's been a while, Tom. Did we get on our feet a little? It's like to work in a general store like that. Well, how do you know he needs anybody? A tell by looking in the window. We've got lots of lady wear to sell. Well, it'll make you happy. And just think, I'll be making money, too. We add it to what you'll make at the loading pens. And we'll be able to get our own place that much sooner. What's the matter? Nothing. That man been staring at you. It doesn't matter, Tom. These people in Dodge got to learn something. Please, Tom, don't make trouble. He's the one making it. You're the one staring at the lady, ain't you? I guess I was kind of looking her way. She's my wife, and I won't stand for it, mister. Well, see, I thought she was somebody I know down in Texas. Marjorie May Grill, as a matter of fact. Now, look, mister. You know, I ain't seen Marjorie May Grill in 10 years. She's just a little bitty old thing, then. I probably wouldn't know her even if it is. Now, that ain't too bad. You know, her wife looks some like her. That's all I didn't mean, no way. I ain't been in Dodge an hour, and I've had nothing but trouble with you people. I said I didn't mean no offense. Well, you just watch your step. Goodness, Mr. Dunhey sure is a hothead. You were staring at her. I can't say I blame him, Chester. Oh, well, on it, I did think she might maybe be Marjorie May Grill. So you were mistaken. Well, he's just looking for trouble, Mr. Dunhey. Chester. Here's your change. Would there be anything else? Not today, but I'll be back next week, dear. You're welcome any time, madam. Bye. What are you doing here? There's that girl I told you about, Ivers. Well, they want the stage depot. If there's something you want, I'll get Mr. Jonas. He's right out back. Oh, no way. My name is Ed Ivers. I've seen you before somewhere. That isn't likely. This is my second day in Dodge. No, I don't mean Dodge. Where are you from, anyway? It's none of your business where I'm from. Now, if you want something... Wait a minute. I remember. If it's Queen. What? Well, that's it, ain't it? Remember me? Ed Ivers? I don't know what you're talking about. You mean it? I was, you knowed her on the Mississippi. Well, I'm sure of it now. That's a lie. I won't stand for this. Now, get off, both of you. Hey, that young fellow, was it your husband? Get out of here, I said. Friars Club testimonial dinner for screen star Gary Cooper. That famous friendly verbal dart thrower George Jussle will be roastmaster, with Jack Benny, George Burns, Milton Burrow, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Carl Sandberg, Greer Garson, Audrey Hepburn, and Art Linkletter participating in the festivities. Here for yourself, the Friars Gary Cooper testimonials, Tuesday evening, over most of these stations. I'm glad I happen by a loading pen today, Tom. Oh, I'm awful hotheaded sometimes, Chester. I'm sorry. No, no, no. Ain't no harm done, but I must admit, I sure didn't take much of a liking to yesterday. And here today, I am buying you a drink liquor. And what's worse, I'm drinking it. I don't know what got into me yesterday, Tom. Thinking on it, your wife killed it. Don't look none at all like that Margie May Grilk down in Texas. You know, I thought you made that all up. Oh, man, no, no, that's the truth. Except Margie May Grilk wasn't nowhere near as pretty as your killed it. Oh. What is this? Look, mister, I don't take the men like you trying to be friendly with my wife. You should have learned that yesterday. And I just assumed you didn't mention her name in a place like this. He's awful hotheaded. I mean it, mister. Oh, your wife's no better than she ought to be. I can get my gun. Come on, if you do anyway, now you leave him alone. Keep out of this, Chester. You're being a gunman. Don't bother me at all, mister. Well, now, I guess nothing bothers you, does it? Marrying a woman off in a river boat. You watch what you're saying. Your wife, till dead, worked on the Memphis Queen. I rode it down to Mississippi several times. Mister, I'm gonna have to kill you now. You couldn't kill me even if you had a gun. And it ain't worth your life trying, not over no cheap river boat woman. You wait right here. I'll get my gun and I'll be back. I'll come after you. And I'll be back in town sometime tomorrow and you can leave till then. All right. All right, I'll meet you right here. Now, I'm telling you, she ain't worth dying for, boy. She'd be better off than having a car. You're both young. You've got a long life together. Uh, I was just going down for a bottle, Marshal. Wait a minute, Tom. Maybe you'll join us in a drink for a supper. Providing we talk about something else. Give me a chair till then. If I did, I... I'd have done it myself, Marshal. Please sit down. No. You'll believe it? I did work on the Memphis Queen. A whole year. I don't remember Ed Ivers, but it doesn't matter. I know what you're thinking. I'm a liar and a cheat. I'm no good. I'm thinking what any man would think, including Tom. How can anybody help me now? I know somebody who can. What? After supper, you tell Tom to go have a drink and then you come over to my office, huh? All right, Marshal. Show, Matt. Thank you, Marshal. Come in, Tilda. No. No thanks. Matt told me everything, Tilda. You've got quite a problem, haven't you? And there isn't a thing I can do about it. How much do you love your husband? Oh, kiddie. Do you think he loves you? I know he does. He's going to find out about me someday. He won't love me then. Well, how do you know? What man would? Tell me about the Memphis Queen, Tilda, that riverboat. Just what did you do while you worked on it? I sang a little. Got men to buy drinks. That's all. Still, it gives a girl a bad reputation, doesn't it? According to men like Ed Ivern... Well, a lot of people think the same way. How about your husband? Tom? Tom doesn't know, kiddie. No, he doesn't, does he? Well, I guess it doesn't matter anyway, Tilda. He can't amount to much. What? Who can amount to much? Tom. I mean, if you don't trust him, have faith in him, you can't be much good, can you? Trust him? I trust him with my life. Would you? Of course I would. And why haven't you told him the truth? We're off stand here in the hotel, Tilda. Why, do you go to the long branch and wait for Ed Iverns to come to town? Now, don't worry. There's never been a gunman yet who ain't been beaten sooner or later. Tom. Tom, can't we just go away right now somewhere? You know we can't. Tom. Tom, I... I gotta tell you something. Now, don't get all upset. Everything's gonna be all right. What Ed Ivern says is true. What? It's true. I did work on the Memphis Queen. What are you saying? You've gone crazy? It's true, but it wasn't like you'd think. Stop that now. I'm not lying to you now. I didn't tell you before. I tried. You mean it, don't you? Yes, I mean it. How do you know? Look, Miss Kitty, I can't talk to you now. You must be awful good with a gun to face Iverns. I'm waiting for him. You've got a nice wife, Tom. You've got it mixed up. I don't have a wife. Well, you better brace yourself. Iverns and his partner just came in. Now, just get out of my way. Yeah, good luck. What you said about Tilda. Iverns, I found out you was right. I didn't that I'm afraid of you. Of course not, boy. I never said you was. Jeep, you set out a bottle here. Matter of fact, make it two. Nobody can do that if you're finding out about his wife. There must be quite a blow. Boy, y'all y'all. He's well out of it, you ask. That's right. Hey, I know them women. You can't trust them riverboat sheets, Mary. No, no. You sure found that out by now, ain't you, boy? Tilda. Is it all right if I talk to him now, Doc? No, you were here. I've been here the whole time. Doc didn't want me to bother you at first. Says I'm going to be all right. Yes, I'm thankful for that. I'm sorry. Why didn't you tell me right from the beginning? I was afraid you wouldn't understand. I was afraid I might lose you. I love you so much, Tom. I didn't want anything to happen. It wouldn't have made any difference if I'd only known from the start. But I wasn't sure. I should have had enough faith to tell you. Don't guess I gave you much of a chance, Tilda. I guess maybe we was both wrong. What do you want when you need brand? Reliability. Now, what do you get in Kellogg's all brand? Reliability. Right. You see, Kellogg's all brand is the reliable brand that millions depend on for the effectiveness they want. It's the real Battle Creek formula that brings you more brand bulk in every serving, more of the vital brand bulk that helps you keep regular. Kellogg's all brand is also low in calories and mighty pleasant tasting. You can trust Kellogg's for that. The crisp toasted shreds have the kind of good brand muffin flavor that most folks are partial to. So next time you are shopping, get Kellogg's all brand and you will get reliability. That's what you get in Kellogg's all brand. Reliability. Produced and directed in Hollywood by Norman McDonald, stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon, U.S. Marshall. The story was specially written for Gunsmoke by John Meston and adapted for radio by Frank Parris. Featured in the cast were Vic Parran, Gene Bates, John Daener, Lauren Stubbkin and Harry Bartel. Farley Baer is in Georgia. Alice is kidding. This is George Walsh inviting you to join us again next week when CBS Radio presents another story on Gunsmoke.