It was one of the first musicals to use a naturalistic setting.There were numerous on-location sequences of rugged horseback riding on wooded trails, canoe paddling on a moonlit lake, camping out (with a tent and campfire) under the stars, and survival of a near drowning.The devastating debunking of stage and theatrical characters was based on the short story and radio playThe Wisdom of Eveby Mary Orr.The chance coincidence of timing causes two men in the lobby to mistakenly identify him as "Kaplan." As he walks back into the lobby to send the telegram, he is strong-armed and accosted by the two sinister-looking thugs who carry concealed weapons.She told Rocky: "They don't care about you," although Duke kept pushing: "Sell it while there's still buyers." Although Ernie has seen enough harrassment and is tired of Joe's ineffectual pleas for him to stay ("I listened to you oo much already"), Starrett convinces him to remain a bit longer and band together with other farmers:Ernie: I'm wore down and out.