Although not revealed until the very end of this episode, the character of Clay, a mysterious man out of Marshal Dan Troop's past, is identified, after Clay's death, as Marshal Troop's brother. The story discloses that Dan and Clay both loved the same woman, Virginia, and she chose Clay. Dan Troop left and became a lawman while Clay spent much time in various jails for minor infractions. This is one of the few episodes which alludes in any way to Marshal Troop's past.
The woman that James Drury's character had married was named Virginia. Drury three years later became The Virginian, a role he played for 10 seasons.