It combines drama, pathos, suspense.

Oh?

What's that?

Well, there ain't no secrets in the hills.

Everybody's dog knows that you've been boarding with her over at her place, and they all know she's had her cap set for you.

Oh, I ain't blaming you, Mr. Brewster.

Jed?

Did he say yes?

Can we come out now?

Not yet a while, Granny.

Well, if you're too chicken to shoot him, Ellie's got her wolves standing by.

Mr. Brewster, in order to save my cousin Pearl from shame, I'm gonna ask you to do me a big favor.

Anything I can do.

I want you to propose to her in front of somebody.

But... And let her turn you down, of course.

Oh, I see.

Of course.

That'll save face.

Well, Pearl will know that she's supposed to turn you down.

Oh, sure.