Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Two youngsters from feuding clans want to marry. Their planned gathering must overcome the hostility between the clans.

Feuding Clans Seek Marriage — Two youngsters from opposing feuding clans want to get married. Location: Wedding gathering
Wedding Preparations Begin — Preparations begin for a gathering intended to support the marriage. Location: Wedding gathering

The gathering is prepared with cigars and cleaned rifles. These preparations place peaceful intentions beside signs of clan tension.

Cigars Are Purchased — The preparations include buying cigars for the gathering. Location: Wedding gathering
Rifles Are Cleaned — Rifles are cleaned while the clans prepare for the gathering. Location: Wedding gathering

Frank Luther performs hillbilly songs with a band during the preparations. The music briefly supports the possibility of a peaceful celebration.

Frank Luther Performs Songs — Frank Luther sings hillbilly songs with assistance from a band. Characters: Frank Luther Location: Wedding gathering

The guys buy exploding cigars, undermining the hoped-for peace. The gathering becomes uncertain because the feud is combined with a dangerous object.

Exploding Cigars Appear — The guys buy exploding cigars, threatening the possibility of a peaceful gathering. Location: Wedding gathering
Peaceful Gathering Is Questioned — The gathering's peaceful outcome becomes uncertain amid the clan feud and dangerous cigars. Characters: Frank Luther Location: Wedding gathering

Story Breakdown

Cross-Clan Marriage — The central situation involves two youngsters whose marriage crosses the boundary between feuding clans.
- Youngsters Want Marriage — The two unnamed youngsters want to get married.
- Feuding Clans — The marriage connects two opposing clans.
Gathering Preparations — The planned gathering is prepared through practical arrangements involving cigars and rifles.
- Buying Cigars — Cigars are purchased as part of the preparations.
- Cleaning Rifles — Rifles are cleaned during the preparations.
Musical Interlude — Frank Luther provides hillbilly music while the gathering is being prepared.
- Frank Luther Sings — Frank Luther performs hillbilly songs.
- Band Assistance — A band assists Frank Luther during the performance.
Exploding Cigar Threat — The purchase of exploding cigars challenges the possibility of a peaceful gathering.
- Dangerous Purchase — The guys buy exploding cigars.
- Peace Questioned — The exploding cigars make a peaceful gathering uncertain.