Synopsis

With Kate gone, Uncle Joe found himself responsible for running the hotel. He was of the opinion that rent should be collected from their guests, a notion that presented an immediate challenge. Their sole occupant was ‘Old Man’ Bill Clayton, whom Kate had permitted to remain despite his lack of funds. Determined to enforce his new policy, Uncle Joe resolved to either collect payment or ask Mr. Clayton to leave. He wavered in his resolve, but Mr. Clayton caught sight of the hotel bill held in Joe