Scratchy Wilson's Pride In Yellow Sky

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Having just gotten married in San Antonio,Jack Potter,town marshal of Yellow Sky,and the bride are aboard a train headed back to Yellow Sky,Jack's home town.Despite their elegant surroundings,both bride and groom are nervous about returning to Yellow Sky.While the bride is not used to such classy surroundings and is anticipating her life ahead of her,Jack is anxious about the reception that his marriage will receive from his community,particularly as he had not told them of his intentions when he left for San Antonio.When they arrive,they quickly rush toward Jack Potter's house,hoping that they are not seen.
Meanwhile,in Yellow Sky,six men are sitting in a bar,when a man rushes in,announcing that Scratchy Wilson,a local legend,has been on the

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