like each other. They carried on with out a care in the world and Calamity even announced at a bar one night that they were married, even though no one had notice any ceremonies taking place for the two of them.Because of his interest for Calamity, he decided that it was time for him to give up the gambling and try and get a real job. Again Buffalo Bills West Show came calling again. They were in Nebraska seeking new recruits for its show, and a scout had been sent to inquire if Wild Bill had an interest in joining the show as a sharpshooter. They offered him $192 a month and accommodations. Wild Bill accepted the job and was excited about the opportunity. Wild Bill once again did not last long on the show circuit. His skills had diminished a great deal. Some do to the eyesight and some do the whisky. He was not allowed to drink on the tour and that was not something he could handle. He lasted a very short time with the show and it was back to the gambling again.As he returned back to the gambling tables he wanted to try to work things out with his wife Agnes. There is an anonymous letter that was sent around the first of August that proves this.Agnes Darling,If such should be we never meet again, while firing my last shot, I will gently breathe the name of my wife-Agnes-and with wishes even for my enemies I will make the plunge and try to swim to the other shore.J.B. HickokWild BillThis letter proved to be prophetic. The next day, August 2nd, at about 4pm, he joined a poker game in Carl Manns Saloon. The other players were Charles Rich, a gunman, Con Stapleton, Carl Mann and Captain Willie Massie, a Missouri steamboat pilot.Wild Bill had a short conversation at the bar with Harry Young before he sat down. He was the last to be seated, and the only chair left for him put his back the back door. Wild Bill always sat with his back to the wall. So he asked Charles Rich to change places with him. Rich just laughed and stay...
