Joan is Mr. Clark's daughter. Eddie falls in love with her, but she is already in love with another man, making his feelings for her unreciprocated. Eddie later realizes that he loves Helen instead, and the story concludes with his marriage to Helen.
Jane Parkins is one of the adults who raised Paula Parkins. After Paula's conviction, the judge denies Jane and Carl custody of their granddaughter, explicitly basing the decision on the neglectful way they raised Paula. Her role connects the family’s failures to Paula’s downfall.
Mary is Ted Crockett’s young widow and the owner of the cattle being stolen by most of the Crockett cowhands. At first she mistakes Larry Clarke for her supposedly dead husband, but he convinces her that he is not Crockett. Larry later takes action against the rustling and the reign of terror threatening her and the territory.
Diane Cameron travels to the Congo with her father after Phil Talbot, a longtime friend, offers to share an ivory stash in return for their investment in an expedition. She initially objects to Ross King's disparaging remarks about Talbot, but sees Talbot's hostility for herself. Ross rescues her from a leopard, and she is present when he reveals the ivory.
Barbara Weeks has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Signature works include The Violent Years, One Man Justice, Two-Fisted Sheriff. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
