When he discovers a 18, Double crossed and left without water in the desert, Cable Hogue is saved. It's in just the perfect spot for a necessary rest stop on the stagecoach line, and Hogue uses this . He makes money and assembles a house. Hildya prostitute from the town, moves in with him. Hogue has everything going his way ahead of the advent of the car finishes the age of the stagecoach.