It had been a month and yet the trial was pending it was March of 1986
Hi pockets a kind said
Hey it's teacher pockets said
Oh let's go ask her a girl said
Good morning miss thatcher children said
Good morning children are you enjoy your break Elizabeth said
Yeah when do we get to go back to school the children said
Well we have to bully a church first Elizabeth said
When's that Emily said
Soon and then we'll have a school Elizabeth said
Great! See you later bye the children said
Bye Elizabeth said
Ready for your riding lesson Jack said
Of course, why shouldn't I be Elizabeth said
Well it's just that you-you seem a little queasy I meant happy must be because of that kiss Jack said
Oh did we kiss gosh I don't remember Elizabeth said
Well I'd be happy to refresh your memory Jack said
Um maybe we should start my lesson now Elizabeth said
Sure but can I just say that was the best kiss I've ever had Jack said
Wait how many women have you kissed Elizabeth said
Not too many five maybe did I say five I meant two you and my mother Jack said
You expect me to believe that all right well how exactly am I supposed to get up all right now how do I get him to move Elizabeth said
Just tap your heel gently against his sides Jack said
Whoa no no I'm so sorry when I said I didn't mean to stop I was just surprised Elizabeth said
Elizabeth he's smart but you really can't hold a conversation with him try it again Jack said
All right how do I get him to slow down I said slow down I didn't say stop Elizabeth said
We can go as slow as you like Jack said
Jack jack look I'm worried jack this trial means everything to Abigail you think there's even a chance they'll clear Noah Stanton's name Elizabeth said
I'm not so sure anymore I thought it was good news when we lost judge Jedediah black but the new judge makes the old coot look like a saint Jack said
Do you know the new judge Elizabeth said
No, not personally best thing we can do is take it one day at a time Jack said
Later that Saturday afternoon at tea time
And then jack and I saw a couple of executives that the mining company must have sent for the trial they were talking to Gowen and judge was there too Elizabeth said
I don't know what's going to happen but I'm glad we're finally going to have our day in court Abigail said
Well I am sure that bill avenue will have evidence strong enough to prove your case Elizabeth said
I'm not sure about anything when it comes to bill avenue Abigail said
Have you spoken to him yet Elizabeth said
After seeing his wedding ring and that picture of his family I'll be interested to hear how he explains that Abigail said
You might want to do it before you're sitting next to him at the prosecutor's table Elizabeth said
Oh this is the last thing I needed before the trial Abigail said
I know but the good news is I hear that the attorney prosecuting the case is one of the best Elizabeth said
From your lips to God's ears Abigail said
Sometime later at stagecoach
Well it's ironic isn't it well we should be happy we finally have the money for our new church and school but instead we're all worried about this trial Florence said
Florence I've always found that the best way to wash away worry is through prayer Molly said
Who are you all waiting for Rosemary said
The prosecutor the stage is later Molly said
What do we even know about this Sam Madison Florence said
We know he is willing to come out here and fight for us Abigail said
I dated a Sam Madison once or was it Sam Mason who can remember Rosemary said
Maybe you should keep a list Elizabeth said
Well that is a great idea I suppose it would start with Jack Rosemary said
Too bad it won't end with him Elizabeth said
You never know Rosemary said
Oh look Molly said
Too bad we lost black might've been tough but at least he was fair Bill said
I wish the same could be said for Parker Jack said
Good morning Abigail Bill said
Is it Abigail said
This is the first time I've had a welcoming committee usually I'm met by a few guns and a Marshall Sam Madison said
Sorry to disappoint you and you would be Florence said
Madison Samantha Madison said
You're the prosecutor Elizabeth said
In the flesh Samantha said
I don't mean to sound surprised but... Molly said
I'm a woman it's fine I'm used to it Samantha said
Constable Jack Thornton welcome Jack said
I'm bill avenue I'm the forensic expert on this case and I must say I am surprised Bill said
I trust you'll recover Samantha said
I certainly won't did you attend law school Florence said
I even graduated Stanford class of 1980 valedictorian Samantha said
I'm Abigail Sutton welcome to Valley SpringAbigail said
A pleasure Mrs. Sutton I read all of your correspondence and I want to assure you and all the widows here that despite the fact I'm wearing a skirt the case for the mining company is in capable hands Samantha said
Well I'd prefer someone else's hands thank you very much Florence said
Duly noted but for now, it's in mine and I'll use a fist if need be where can I find judge Parker Samantha said
I believe he just checked into the saloon hotel Jack said
Thank you if you'll excuse me ladies gentlemen Samantha said
Do you think she stands any chance against that pit bull on Gowen's payroll molly said
Honestly, I think he's gonna make a fool of her and the rest of us Florence said
Glad you could get here on such short notice judge Mr. Gente said
I was quite surprised to hear about Jedediah black's sudden departure you didn't have anything to do with that now did you Mr. Gowen Judge Parker said
The man got bit by a rattlesnake Gowen said
Yes in his room judge Parker said
An unfortunate situation Gowen said
Judge Parker Samantha said
That would be me judge Parker said
I'm Samantha Madison the prosecutor Samantha said
Oh pleasures to meet you this is Mr. Gowen and counselor Gentry judge Parker said
Pleasure Gowen said
Ma'am counselor Gentry said
Miss Madison have you ever tried a case before judge Parker said
I've prosecuted a fair share but this will be my first trial Samantha said
So how can I help you judge Parker said
Well, considering you see to be fraternizing with the defense...Samantha said
The not fraternizing defense requested a pre-trial consultation that's all judge Parker said
I see well I would like to ask for a continuance under the power of courts act section 173 Samantha said
well I have a poker game this evening and as long as I'm winning you can have the weekend judge Parker said
A week would be better Samantha said
As I said you have 48 hours trial starts at 9:00 am sharp judge Parker said
Well I will be ready good day gentlemen Samantha said
Does she have much trial experience Molly said
How could she she's a woman Florence said
Which means she has to be twice as good to have made it this far in a man's world Abigail said
Should we try to get someone else Molly said
She's a prosecutor appointed by the state Elizabeth said
Let's be realistic the chances of her winning this trial is slim to none Florence said
You gave me a chance without knowing me why not give her one Elizabeth said
Well easy for you to say you didn't anybody in that mine Florence said
Florence Elizabeth is on our side Abigail said
You're right Florence I didn't but you entrusted me with your children and I hope I'm teaching them to judge people based on who they are instead not whether they're wearing pants or a skirt Elizabeth said
What you don't see to understand is that this Madison woman could lose this trial for all of us Florence said
She could win it too Elizabeth said
And I plan to but I won't lie to you ladies we have our work cut out for us Samantha said
Did you speak to judge Parker Abigail said
I did and I convinced him to give us a continuance for 48 hours Samantha said
I'm surprised since everyone in town knows he's in Mr. Gowen's pocket Florence said
We can't dwell on what we can't change Elizabeth said
I couldn't have said that better myself Samantha said
How can we help Molly said
We need to develop a winning strategy establish a solid fact pattern what I mean by that is I need to tell me every little detail leading up to the explosion don't leave anything out I want to know everything you remember no matter how small Samantha said
Well would you like some coffee and pie Abigail said
I do my best work over pie Samantha said
Oh please join us Molly said
Later that afternoon
How'd it go Jack said
She likes pie Abigail said
She's very capable Elizabeth said
Well that's good Abigail you might want to take a piece of that pie to the judge he strikes me as a man who likes dessert Jack said
Isn't that a bribe Elizabeth said
I'm sure he's seen bigger bribes than pie Jack said
Oh he can't be that bad Abigail said
He's the nephew of Isaac Parker the hanging judge Jack said
And the apple doesn't fall far from the tree Abigail said
Well let's just say I have heard he has a unique interpretation of justice Jack said
Well maybe a little dessert couldn't hurt Elizabeth said
Meanwhile at saloon
So bill how long do you figure to continue this charade Martin said
I don't know what you're talking about Bill said
Well I believe you do and people will find out soon or later it's a very small town Martin said
Gentlemen Martin said
Maybe we should do this another time Elizabeth said
What other time is there Abigail said
Abigail, I wouldn't... Jack said
Would you care to join us judge Parker said
No your honor and may I ask what you're doing here Abigail said
I believe it's a quite clear judge Parker said
And I'm quite certain it's illegal to fraternize with the defendant Abigail said
Well I think it's also illegal for you to break into my office and steal company property you should have them arrested for burglary Martin said
Calm down Mr. Gowen He's just upset because he's losing You in or out judge Parker said
I'm in Martin said
I insist you stop playing Abigail said
You know if you continue to interrupt this game the judge here may find you in contempt of court Martin said
This isn't a court it's a saloon Abigail said
It's my court and right now it's my card game judge Parker said
Then may I suggest you take three more cars because you're not gonna win with a pair of twos Abigail said
Constable would you please escort this woman out judge Parker said
She's a right judge this looks a clear violation of the ethics code Bill said
You're hardly the right man to speak to ethics now are you bill especially in front of Mrs. Sutton Martin said
I was talking to the judge Martin Bill said
Yeah you know he's not the gentleman you think he is Martin said
I don't think you have room to talk about ethics either Mr. Gowen Abigail said
You know perhaps you should teach them both a lesson and have them spend the night in jail Martin said
They don't leave that's exactly what I'm gonna do You have something to say young lady judge Parker said
No one's going to jail today judge Jack said
Have a lovely evening Elizabeth said
All right deal them up Martin said
Oh I really wanted to give that man a piece of my mind Elizabeth said
I suggest we don't give Parker any more reason to side with Gowen jack said
What he's doing is unethical Elizabeth said
Abigail is there something wrong Bill said
You tell me, Mr. Avenue, Abigail said
Oh we're back to Mr. Avenue what happened to bill Bill said
He's married with a child Abigail said
Could I have a moment alone with you to explain Bill said
I have some work to do at the jail Jack said
I have some papers to grade Elizabeth said
Elizabeth please stay, whatever you have to say to me you can say it in front of Elizabeth Abigail said
Are you sure about that Elizabeth said
It's fine Elizabeth I have nothing to hide you saw the picture in my room Bill said
And the wedding ring on your dresser Abigail said
I'm not married. I was, my son died two years ago I lost my wife a week later Bill said
I'm... I'm so sorry Abigail said
Now may I have that moment alone Bill said
I have customer waiting Abigail said
Don't worry about that Abigail I can take care of the cafe myself Elizabeth said
If you need help at the cafe Abigail I'm more than happy to pitch in I'm a wonderful cook, in fact, the biscuits at Delmonico's in New York are my recipe Rosemary said
Of course, they are Elizabeth said
Thank you I won't be long Abigail said
Oh take all the time you need Rosemary said
I'm so sorry I feel terrible for the thoughts I've had about you Abigail said
Oh don't they're probably half true anyway the truth is Abigail I never thought I would have feelings for another woman again until I met you so...are we all right again Bill said
I suppose we are Abigail said
Good Bill said
Well I guess I should get back before Elizabeth burns down my kitchen Abigail said
I don't see any flames Bill said
It has been a while since I've taken the afternoon off Abigail said
Meanwhile at the cafe
Pass me the salt will you oh and flip your steak otherwise it's gonna burn no not like that Rosemary said
I don't recall signing up to work for you Elizabeth said
Oh am I being too bossy my apologies Rosemary said
Thank you Elizabeth said
I just have such a way with cooking and from what I hear you uh don't Rosemary said
who told you that Elizabeth said
Oh jack May have mentioned it Rosemary said
Jack has barely ever tried my cooking Elizabeth said
Huh perhaps there's a reason for that Rosemary said
Jack Elizabeth said
You know I'm really not that hungry after all Jack said
Let's get you a table Elizabeth said
No, not there here it's a much better view Rosemary said
He doesn't need a view of Main Street he sees it all day every day Elizabeth said
I'm just gonna get something and take it back to the jail Jack said
You'll do no such thing my chicken fried steak will not be eaten in that dirty jail Rosemary said
Neither will mine Elizabeth said
You both made chicken fried steak Jack said
Well I did I'm not sure Elizabeth's can be identified although Mr avenue is a forensic expert Rosemary said
I'm just gonna take a coffee black thank you. Jack said
And... Elizabeth said
And your chicken fried steak Jack said
Coming right up Elizabeth said
Honestly, Elizabeth don't you think you're being a bit selfish insisting that he eat your steak when you know mine is better Rosemary said
Well that's just your opinion Elizabeth said
Well if it's true what they say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach you could be accused of attempted murder Rosemary said
That is a lot of food Jack said
Well you work so hard protecting the town Rosemary said
Actually, I haven't done much all day Jack said
Jack ... I know I'm not the greatest cook I've never cooked at Delmonico's or anywhere else for that matter but I did spend the last hour cooking over a hot stove and we both know that if you don't eat this no one else will Elizabeth said
Excuse his dog rip Rosemary said
Mmmm... Jack said
I'll keep this warm for you Rosemary said
I'm sorry for interrupting Ned said
Oh not a problem Ned jack said
Miss Thatcher this telegram came for you and I think it might be important Ned said
It's from my father my mother's taken Ill they want me home as soon as possible Elizabeth said saying
Meanwhile at Mercantile
I was barely 18 when I met Noah so young to fall in love not much older than my son Peter would've been right now anyway he asked me to marry him the same night that I met him Abigail said
What did you say Bill said
No of course then somehow two weeks later we were standing in front of a preacher I guess my no wasn't very convincing what about you how did you propose to your wife Abigail said
Well believe it or not she proposed to me Bill said
Really Abigail said
We had our differences but she put up with me Bill said
Well I guess we were both lucky in love for a little while anyway Abigail said
There's something to be said for second chance Bill said
The night at the cafe
Jack Elizabeth said
Elizabeth I'm going with you Jack said
To Hamilton Elizabeth said
Yeah I need to make sure you get there safely Jack said
Are you sure Elizabeth said
Oh positive plus I get to chance to catch up with my brother so don't ever think about giving me an argument Jack said
I wasn't planning on it I'm so worried jack Elizabeth said
Hey...it's gonna be okay Jack said
The next morning
Don't worry I'll look after things Bill said
And keep an eye on Gowen Jack said
I'll keep two eyes on him Bill said
You'll be in my thoughts and my prayers Abigail said
I'll feel better once I'm there Elizabeth said
Take good care of her Jack Abigail said
I will Jack said
Abigail Mr avenue this is Seth Shannon he'll be testifying for us Samantha said
Thank you for coming all this way Mr. Shannon Abigail said
My conscience wouldn't allow me to do anything less I know your husband and son they were fine men Shannon said
And completely innocent of all wrongdoing Bill said
I agree Shannon said
Unfortunately, Mr. Shannon is not in possession of our mine inspection report Samantha said
I've left my job at the Bureau of mines started up my own business drill presses haven't made a dime yet but these things take time Shannon said
Mr. Shannon, you do realize we're not going to be able to pay you for your testimony Bill said
Oh, of course, Shannon said
But I can give you breakfast lunch and dinner I'm sure you're hungry after your trip Abigail said
Well I wouldn't turn down a meal Shannon said
Right this way Abigail said
As I recall Noah contacted you directly is that right Samantha said
Yes about safety conditions in the mine he was concerned that ventilation system wasn't functioning properly Shannon said
That's exactly what Noah told me Abigail said
Do you remember what you said in your inspection report Bill said
I found the system to be unsafe and I recommend they suspend operation until it was fixed Shannon said
And you're prepared to testify to that in a court of law Samantha said
Even though the report Gowen has on the record tells a different story Bill said
That report is a blatant forgery Shannon said
I know it Abigail said
I was hoping to have another witness to back up your testimony but it didn't pan out So our case will depend on you-you're all we've got Samantha said
It's the truth and I'm happy to testify to it Shannon said
Thank you, M.r Shannon, it's past time my husband was vindicated Abigail said
Mm Samantha said
The next day in Hamilton Boston
Tell me Elizabeth what exactly did you pack in these Jack said
Just the essentials Elizabeth said
Did the essentials include an anvil Jack said
I would be more than happy to carry my own suitcases Elizabeth said
Really okay be my guest Jack said
(Grunts) all right you've made your point I'm sure father sent the car Elizabeth said
Elizabeth Letcher Regina alley said
Regina alley how are you Elizabeth said
I'm fine but I heard about your mother I hope the poor dear is all right Regina alley said
That's why I came as soon as I could Regina this is constable Jack Thornton Elizabeth said
Mm charmed Regina alley said
Ma'am Jack said
Well aren't you lucky to have such a handsome fellow to carry your luggage Regina alley said
Oh no, he's not here to carry my luggage... Elizabeth said
Boarding flight 300 to 329 airports stave said
That's my flight mother procured an introduction with an Austrian count he has a castle with a huge moat it's so very good to see you ma Cherie à bientôt Regina alley said
À bientôt Elizabeth said
A friend of yours Jack said
That'd be stretching it Elizabeth said
Good cause she judges a man by the size of his moat Jack said
Regina is one of the Philadelphia alley very upper crust her family's been around forever Elizabeth said
Like the plague Jack said
Jack, there's the car come on jack Elizabeth said
Okay one-sec Jack said
Meanwhile in valley spring
Do you guys hear that? Gabe said
What is it? Wesley said
Hey guys get over here bo said
Boys Lee Colter said
Well I've never seen a vehicle like this one Rosemary said
Well that's funny you're not looking at the vehicle Lee said
I have excellent peripheral vision Lee said
And what... do you call it Rosemary said
It's called a motorcycle Lee said
It looks fast Rosemary said
Well it is Lee said
And dangerous Rosemary said
Mm can be Lee said
What brings you to valley spring ? Rosemary said
Oh I don't know little of this little of that Lee said
A man of mystery Rosemary said
Mm Lee said
I Like it Rosemary said
Well I'll keep that in mind Lee said
Meanwhile in Hamilton
(Giggles)You're here Julie said
Ahh Julie Elizabeth said
And Jack dear so good to see you Julie said
You to Julie Jack said
How's mother. I've been so worried Elizabeth said
She's better today but she's still having fainting spells Julie said
I didn't know Elizabeth said
You might if you visited more often Kathleen said
You know I'd come home more often if I could jack this is my sister Kathleen Elizabeth said
Nice to meet you miss thatcher Jack said
So this is the office we've heard so much about Kathleen said
Oh he's much more than that well you did kiss Julie said
Julie! I wrote to you confidence Elizabeth said
Apparently, it's more than teaching school that's keeping you away Kathleen said
My three of four daughters altogether, a sight for sore eyes you are Elizabeth. William said
Father, I'm so happy to see you, I hear mother's doing better Elizabeth said
She'll do much better now that you're here William said
Father this is jack constable Jack Thornton Elizabeth said
Good to put a face to the name I'm indebted to you for escorting my daughter home William said
Glad to be of service sir Jack said
Jack, we're having a dinner party tomorrow night and you simply must come Julie said
Julie don't put him on the spot I'm sure the constable has other things to do William said
I'm sure Jack could spare a few hours Elizabeth said
I... I wouldn't want to impose Jack said
It's no imposition Elizabeth said
Well then I suppose it's settled come along girls William said
I'll catch up in a minute Elizabeth said
Well at least it doesn't have a moat Jack said
Doesn't have a guillotiné either Elizabeth said
I'm guessing the racks in the basement Jack said
Mmmm hmm Elizabeth said
Mmhmm jack said
Why don't I meet you in town we can see some of the city together Elizabeth said
Well are you sure you won't be missed Jack said
It's a pretty big house Elizabeth said
A few minutes later
Mother, you have no idea how worried I've been Elizabeth said
I'll be fine darling I don't want you worrying about me I want you to have a good time with your sisters while you're here Grace said
Well, what does Dr. Clement say Elizabeth said
He says your mother has weak heart it's important that nothing upset her right now William said
Maybe we should cancel the dinner party Elizabeth said
Nonsense we must celebrate your return home Grâce said
It's just a few old family friends William said
and Kathleen's new beau sir Johnny Grace said
Kathleen, you didn't tell me Elizabeth said
You didn't ask Kathleen said
Sir Johnny is from London he's a duke Julie said
His uncle is grand duke Andrew gray and his great-uncle is an earl Kathleen said
Most of us know that Julie, Kathleen, and mother did you have a nether Spell Sarah said
No darling how could I with you four girls here Grace said
Hello Sarah Elizabeth said
Hello Elizabeth welcome home Sarah said
Darling Elizabeth I'm sure you'll want to shop for something new to wear to the party Grâce said
That won't be necessary Elizabeth said
This isn't the Wild West Elizabeth we do have dinner here William said
Oh wait until you see the new gowns at salon de mode Julie said
The organzas are pure heaven Sarah said
Well I suppose it might be nice to have something new and perhaps a little fancy Elizabeth said
Oh good it'll be just like old times Julie and Sarah said
Mother seems to be in good spirits Elizabeth said
Because you're here but it isn't easy taking care of her Kathleen said
Well I wish I be home more often but I have school to teach Elizabeth said
books and education It's a wonderful way to escape Kathleen said
It isn't an escape I love what I do Elizabeth said
I'm sure you do but when I get married who's going to look after mother Kathleen said
Well I will Julie said
You can barely look after yourself and with father traveling so much what will happen if her condition worsens Kathleen said
Let's not think of the worst Elizabeth said
Kathleen can be so tedious Julie said
Some of what she said was true Elizabeth said
No, it's not Julie said
Let be fair it is a great deal of responsibility Elizabeth said
Don't let it bother you she lives to lord it over us Julie said
Is Sir Johnny really serious about her Elizabeth said
Well he's serious about her bank account and she's in love with his title Julie said
A match made in heaven Elizabeth said
Sometimes later just after lunch
I'm never gonna get used to waiters wearing tuxedos Jack said
It's called white-glove service jack Elizabeth said
At Abigail's the food is great and nobody's wearing gloves Jack said
At least admit it was delicious Elizabeth said
Salisbury steak it's just a fancy name for hamburger Jack said
Well it does come with a sauce Elizabeth said
Speaking of fancy can you picture rip with a haircut like that Jack said
Life in a big city does take some getting used to but I got used to life in Valley Spring and now I'm completely at home there Elizabeth said
Really Jack said
Mmm-hmm Elizabeth said
You still don't know how to ride a horse Jack said
It's a good thing I have such a good teacher then Elizabeth said
I don't know you might not be able to afford him Jack said
Oh Elizabeth said
Could cost you another kiss Jack said
Consider it a down payment Elizabeth said
Meanwhile in Valley Spring at the saloon
The court is in session miss Madison your opening statement Judge Parker said
Your honor this tragedy could have been prevented had it the women in this courtroom would have husband father and sons instead they sit here alone hoping for some small sliver of justice I will prove to you today that the Pacific Northwest mining company know that the conditions in that mine were unsafe they knew because Noah Sutton warned them and they didn't care all they cared about was removed as much coal as they could to make as much money as they could Samantha said
Counsel judge Parker said
Your honor may I first say that it is my greatest pleasure to stand here before you in this courtroom Gente said
Meanwhile in Hamilton
Now tell me everything I've missed in Valley SpringJulie said
Oh the mining company is on trial Elizabeth said
We'll get to that later I want to know about jack Julie said
You already know more than you should Elizabeth said
Well I'm your favorite sister you're supposed to tell me everything Julie said
Well when we're together it's like everything in the whole world just fade-away and it's just the two of us Elizabeth said
Well is it love Julie said
It could be Elizabeth said
Has he said it Julie said
NO! Elizabeth said
Have you Julie said
Of course, not Elizabeth said
Oh it must be so wonderful to be in love Julie said
Charles Elizabeth said
Elizabeth I must say frontier life suits you Charles said
It's so wonderful to see you again Elizabeth said
You as well Charles said
Charles came to drop off some paperwork but he may have had an ulterior motive William said
Guilty as charged I never pass up a chance to see Elizabeth Charles said
I... it's been far too long when was the last time we saw each other Elizabeth said
Well as I recall since I was your escort at Julie's debutante ball Charles said
No! Was it really that long ago Elizabeth said
I daresay we have a great deal to catch up on Charles said
Beginning with how father managed to corral you into working for him Elizabeth said
I... I'd hardly say corralled he's giving me a wonderful opportunity for which I am very grateful Charles said
As am I he's been a valuable addition to the company Charles I hope you'll be joining us for dinner this evening William said
Oh I wouldn't miss it Charles said
Oh wonderful Elizabeth why don't you take Charles out to the garden I know he hasn't seen it in a long time grace said
Oh I'm sure Charles isn't interested in flowers mother Elizabeth said
On the contrary, I'm very interested Charles said
All right Elizabeth said
Meanwhile in Valley Spring at the saloon
Counsel your honor this document from the Bureau of mines signed by Seth Shannon who is here today proved that the mine was safe and the ventilation system was working we believe it was Noah Sutton who failed to activate the system on that fateful day Gente said
That document was forged which I'll prove by calling my first witness Mr. Shannon Samantha said
Finally, the moment of truth Abigail said
His personal testimony's gonna carry a lot more weight than that phony piece of paper Bill said
Mr. Shannon is it true you performed an inspection of the mine at the request of Noah Sutton who believed the ventilation system in the mine was faulty Samantha said
I did Shannon said
I see and could you please tell the court what inspection revealed Samantha said
I reported that Mr. Sutton was wrong the ventilation system in the area where the men were working was safe Shannon said
Permission to treat the witness as hostile Samantha said
Granted judge Parker said
Mr. Shannon May, I remind you that you are under oath and yesterday in the presence of constable Avenue and Abigail Sutton didn't you say that the mine was unsafe and the document the possession of the mining company was a forgery Samantha said
I'm sorry I ... I couldn't bear to tell Mrs. Sutton the truth with all that she's been through I just... I couldn't do it Shannon said
Your honor this man is a liar! Abigail said
Clearly, he's been paid off to recant! Bill avenue said
Order in the court judge Parker said
Your honor this is a clear case of negligence on the part of Noah Sutton who simply failed to activate the ventilation system Gente said
An objection that's complete speculation Mr. Gente statement has no foundation and I move to have it stricken from the record Samantha said
(Crown cheering and hear, hear, the crown said)
It's about time the truth come out Martin said
(Crown was so loud no one could hear him)
Order in the court! Judge Parker said
Your honor, I need a recess Samantha said
So ordered we're adjourned judge Parker said
Don't you dare get in that stage you walk back in there and you tell the truth right now who got to you huh? Gowen? Gente? What'd they promised you? Samantha said
More then chicken pot pie Mr. Shannon said
You won't get away with this! I'll have you prosecuted for perjury Samantha said
Meanwhile in Valley Springnear the Stream
It's beautiful out here isn't it Rosemary said
Well the view just got a whole lot better you like to take walks in the woods do you Lee said
Oh I do you never know what new things you might discover Rosemary said
Miss level Lee said
Mm Rosemary said
Did you follow me Lee said
Of course, not Rosemary said
So it's just a coincidence that we happened to run into each other out here Lee said
Well I like to think of it as fate Rosemary said
I believe in making my own fate Lee said
Somehow I could tell that about you Rosemary said
Oh but I thought I was a man of mystery Lee said
Oh but I like solving mysteries Rosemary said
Well the trial's probably resuming soon I should be getting back Lee said
I can't help but wonder why a stranger would be interested in that trial Rosemary said
Just curious Lee said
Curious killed the cat Rosemary said
Well this cat has nine lives if you'll excuse me Lee said
Meanwhile at the saloon
Miss Madison do you have any other evidence judge Parker said
Your honor in light of the fact Mr. Shannon just perjured himself I would like to ... Samantha said
Miss Madison do you have any other evidence to present judge Parker said
I move for a mistrial Samantha said
Overruled you're gonna make your closing statement Judge Parker said
Meanwhile outside the saloon
Sir Clara said
Hmm yes Lee said
Do you know where I could find a Mr. Sam Madison Clara said
"Miss Madison" actually yeah she's right in here you know I happen to be heading that way myself why don't I walk you in come on Lee said
Clearly, that safety report was falsified and if you can believe that you can draw only one conclusion Noah Sutton is innocent innocent of any wrongdoing in the death of those men the fault lies squarely upon the shoulders of pacific mining whose...Samantha said
Excuse me your honor pardon the interruption but I believe miss Madison needs to speak with this young lady Lee said
I hope I'm not too late Clara said
You're just in time thank god you decided to come Samantha said
Miss Madison would you like to tell me why exactly you're disturbing these proceedings Judge Parker said
Do you have any idea who she is Abigail said
No, but Samantha mentioned she was hoping to have another witness Bill said
Your honor I would like to call one more witness Samantha said
Objection Gente said
Overruled this better be good Judge Parker said
Your honor this woman can exonerate Noah Sutton and prove the mine report was forged by the mining company Samantha said
This is outrageous Gente said
I'll decide what's outrageous all right Miss would you like to tell the court just who you are Judge Parker said
Clara Sutton Peter Stanton's widow Clara said
Oh my god Peter never said anything Abigail said
