Dora reveals that Olga Gunderstrom will soon visit the ranch. Gossip regarding Buck Mason suggest the man is not only a murderer, but a bank robber as well. As the guests head for bed, Blaine draws Marvel aside and asks how long he is staying since he needs Marvel's room to accommodate expected new arrivals in the next few days. Blaine also tells Marvel to steer clear of the girls. Bud is assigned to lead them as Blaine has business elsewhere.
Marvel opts out to hunt a horse's tooth.
Blaine pairs Bud with Marvel and orders Butts to take charge of the mountain ride. Bud shows Marvel the corpse of Blaine's horse, only a few weeks dead. Marvel examines the dead animal then changes his mind about hunting teeth. On the return, Marvel questions Bud about the ranch, then realizes he has lost a spur. Marvel sends Bud on, saying he'll find it himself.