A dance hall girl who attracts both Matt and Dunson. She negotiates a deal with Dunson to secure half his ranch and protect Matt, accompanies him to Abilene, and intervenes in their final duel to force a reconciliation.
Tess directly challenges Dunson's determination and conditions her cooperation.
Tess confronts Dunson about his pursuit and demands that he stop chasing the adopted son before she will accept his offer.
Tess affects Cherry's final confrontation with Dunson without becoming his direct ally.
Tess interrupts the final confrontation after Cherry and Dunson have wounded each other, forcing the conflict toward reconciliation.
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