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Part 9 of twelve. The loss of most of the Venneford herd in a blizzard prompts Oliver Seccombe (Timothy Dalton) to relinquish his duties as general manager; con artists Mervin and Maude Wendell (Anthony Zerbe, Lois Nettleton) arouse the suspicion of Sheriff Dumire when they swindle the local minister. Sheriff Dumire: Brian Keith. Rev. Holly: Robert Phalen. Philip: Doug McKeon.