Pokey Pete | Gunsmoke (08-16-59)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Pokey Pete | Gunsmoke (08-16-59)

Introduction In the "Pokey Pete" episode of Gunsmoke, listeners are transported to Dodge City, Kansas, where the timeless Western drama unfolds. Hosted by Andrew Rines and featuring the iconic character Matt Dillon, United States Marshal, this episode delves into themes of mystery, community dynamics, and the pursuit of hidden treasures in the rugged American West.

Setting the Scene The episode opens with the portrayal of Pokey Pete, a peculiar loner who frequents Dodge City once a month. Character interactions soon reveal the town's perception of Pete:

• Ted: "[03:02] Well, he ain't doing nothing."
• Chester: "[03:04] Chester, it ain't right you tormenting old Pete like that."

Chester expresses concern over the constant teasing of Pete, highlighting the town's underlying tensions and curiosity about the enigmatic figure.

Matt Dillon’s Investigation Marshal Matt Dillon becomes intrigued by the behavior of the townsfolk towards Pete and their fascination with his supposed buried treasure. His interactions with Doc and Jonas at the general store shed light on the community's mixed feelings:

• Doc: "[05:26] If folks should put as much time in inventing things to cure people as they do inventing things to kill them with."
• Jonas: "[05:26] He says it works all right, Marshall, as far as rifles are concerned."

Matt's growing suspicion leads him to consider the possibility that Pete's inscrutability might be masking more sinister motives.

Chester and Ted's Fishing Trip A significant portion of the episode focuses on Chester taking Ted fishing, where they discuss Pete's alleged treasure:

• Chester: "[03:30] You can't never tell what might happen to you, Ted."
• Ted: "[09:04] No sleep?"

Their conversation underscores the allure of treasure hunting and the lengths to which individuals might go in pursuit of wealth, setting the stage for impending conflict.

Rising Tensions at the Bar The local bar becomes a hotspot for escalating tensions. Mort and Doc confront Pete and Ted about the treasure, leading to a heated exchange:

• Mort: "[20:06] I told you I was gonna get even with the old man, didn't I?"
• Doc: "[21:05] You better tell me. Come on, Mort, let the boy go."

This confrontation exemplifies the volatility within the community and the moral dilemmas faced by its inhabitants.

Climactic Confrontation The situation reaches a boiling point when Mort and Doc violently assault Pete and Ted to extract information about the treasure. Key moments include:

• Matt Dillon: "[26:01] There's no mistake. Get the guns, Chester."
• Ted: "[24:33] I kept asking him, beatin him, asking him, beatin him."

Despite their efforts, they fail to uncover any tangible leads, revealing the futility and destructiveness of their actions.

Resolution and Aftermath In the aftermath of the violence, Matt Dillon intervenes to restore order. Pete succumbs to his injuries, and the truth about his silence is revealed:

• Doc: "[27:00] If he hadn't been so uppity about talking, we wouldn't have beaten him so bad."
• Matt Dillon: "[27:20] Old Pete was too proud to let on for sympathy from the likes of you."

This resolution highlights the tragic consequences of misjudgment and the importance of understanding and compassion within the community.

Key Insights and Themes

• Misunderstanding and Prejudice: The town's mistreatment of Pete stems from misunderstanding and prejudice, emphasizing the dangers of judging others without knowing their true circumstances.
• The Allure of Treasure: The quest for hidden wealth drives individuals to irrational and destructive behaviors, illustrating the corrupting influence of greed.
• Law and Order: Matt Dillon's role underscores the importance of justice and ethical conduct in maintaining community harmony.

Notable Quotes

• Chester on Teasing Pete: "[08:33] Chester: I ain't talking funny at nobody. The way you were doing to old Pete this morning."
• Doc on Invention: "[05:26] Doc: If folks should put as much time in on inventing things to cure people with as they do inventing things to kill them with."
• Matt Dillon on Justice: "[26:10] Matt Dillon: You got some idea of resisting arrest."

Conclusion "Pokey Pete" offers a compelling narrative that intertwines mystery, moral conflict, and the enduring spirit of the American West. Through its rich character development and thought-provoking themes, the episode invites listeners to reflect on the complexities of human behavior and the societal norms that shape our interactions.

Conclusion This episode of Gunsmoke masterfully blends suspense with moral lessons, staying true to the show's legacy of portraying the nuanced challenges of frontier life. For those who haven't listened, "Pokey Pete" serves as a quintessential example of classic Western storytelling, encapsulating the timeless struggles between good and evil, understanding and prejudice.

Transcript

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[Matt Dillon]

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[Ted]

Hey, fellas, Looky there. P Pokey Pete. He wears boxes on his feet. Pete pee Pokey Pete. He wears box.

[Chester]

You're not eat.

[Doc]

You stop that.

[Chester]

My dear. Now you leave that poor old man be.

[Ted]

Well, I ain't doing nothing.

[Chester]

Chester, it ain't right you tormenting old Pete like that.

[Ted]

All the fellas do it, Chester. It don't mean nothing. Old Pete don't care.

[Chester]

How do you know he don't care?

[Ted]

Well, he don't say nothing.

[Chester]

It don't make no difference if he says nothing or not. Just ain't right teasing a body for no reason at all.

[Ted]

He's awful funny looking, Chester.

[Chester]

Well, now, ain't that a shame. You live as long as old Pete, you might be funnier looking yet.

[Ted]

What do you mean?

[Chester]

You can't never tell what might happen to you, Ted. Why, you might just grow another ear or another nose or something like that. Aw, no, sir. You can't tell at all how you might turn out. I'd be mighty careful fore I poked any fun mighty careful.

[Ted]

Well, I guess we.

[Chester]

Here, pull this one. Let's see if it's strong enough.

[Ted]

All right. Hey, that's a fishing pole.

[Chester]

Eh? That's a fishing pole. Of course it's a fishing pole, Ted. If you spent more time down at the river instead of tagging along after old Pete, you wouldn't ask fool questions like that. Hold a steady. Now, let me see. Yeah. Yeah, I guess I'll do all right.

[Ted]

You going fishing now, Chester?

[Chester]

Well, see now, that sound like a good idea.

[Ted]

Got a special place to go, boy.

[Chester]

Boy, I got me a place where them catfish is so big you can hear them meowing before you even reach the river.

[Ted]

I'd like to see that, Chester.

[Chester]

Well, it's a sight to see, Ted. A sight to see.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, that's real nice.

[Doc]

Yeah, that's just what you need, Matt. Another gun.

[Matt Dillon]

What do you mean, Doc?

[Doc]

Well, your office is full of them now.

[Jonas]

Well, now, this is a new model, Doc. I wanted the marshal to look at it over for me before I ordered any number of them. It's a center fire repeater, whatever that means.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, if it works right, it means something mighty good, Doc, as far as rifles are concerned, I'll tell you that.

[Jonas]

Well, they say it works all right, Marshall. And they're making it in three sizes. A 15 shot rifle, a 12 shot carbine, and a half size six shot. It's a new kind of gun, Doc.

[Doc]

If folks should put as much time in on inventing things to cure people with as they do inventing things to kill them with.

[Matt Dillon]

This will do. Hello, Pete.

[Jonas]

I'll be right with you, Pete.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, now, go ahead, Charles, you wait on him, huh?

[Jonas]

I try to take care of him right away when he comes in. He don't come in very often.

[Matt Dillon]

Sure, go ahead. Take your time.

[Jonas]

All right now, Pete, what can I do for you this month? Want some of them candles over there? Now, how many you want, Pete? Six. Oh, just two. You sure that'll last you the month? That's who it is. Now, what else? Beans. I'll tell you what I'll do. I'll. I'll start pouring them out. You. You let me know when to stop, huh? Just raise your hand, Pete. When I poured out enough. That's fine. Now, what else you need? Lampworks. Lamp? Chimney.

[Mort]

Oh, oh, coal oil.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, sure, Jonas, we're gonna go. I want to catch Jim Buck before he takes the stage out. I'll be back to see the gun later.

[Jonas]

Was sure. Marceline, Janet. All right now, Pete, what Else.

[Matt Dillon]

Pete's a strange old coot, isn't he? How long has he been around here anyway?

[Doc]

Who, Pete?

[Chester]

Oh, heavens, Matt, I don't know.

[Doc]

I doubt if anybody does. He's been coming into town once a month ever since I've been here. And probably long before that.

[Matt Dillon]

Doesn't he talk, Doc? You know what he owes him? No, I don't, Matt.

[Doc]

He's never asked for any help. He's never been anywhere near my office.

[Matt Dillon]

No wonder he's patient with all the tormenting that he takes.

[Doc]

Oh, he's always been gentle with the youngsters. Sometimes you can get riled of grown ups though. And talking of getting riled, Chester said he was going to bring a package up from the depot for me. Where is he anyway?

[Matt Dillon]

Chester is taking a day off.

[Chester]

A day off?

[Doc]

What's Chester need with a day off?

[Matt Dillon]

Honey told me he wanted to take a friend fishing.

[Doc]

Fishing? Oh, well, I better go down to people and get it myself and I'll see you later.

[Ted]

I don't hear no catfish meowing. Chester. We're right on the bank too.

[Chester]

Well now, see, it's just this wrong time of day. They don't seldom do it when the sun's so high. You're more likely to hear him carrying on around suppertime.

[Ted]

You sure talk funny.

[Chester]

I ain't talking funny at nobody. The way you were doing to old Pete this morning.

[Ted]

I won't do it no more.

[Chester]

It's a good thing. Might not come out so good next time.

[Ted]

How's that?

[Chester]

Well, because old Pete might just turn around and snap you right in two. That's. How's that?

[Ted]

Ah, he don't do that.

[Chester]

Mind your line. It's heading with that snag downstream. Watch it. That's better. No, Pete ain't done nothing yet. But he's getting older and tireder. And what with not even getting any sleep at all.

[Ted]

No sleep?

[Chester]

Well, they say he don't sleep a wink. He just sits there with that little old check of his guarding that treasure. Here, do you want some more bread and cheese?

[Ted]

Ugh, that cheese smells kind of funny.

[Chester]

Well, it is pretty stout, but that just signifies it's good. Eat all you want. It's good for you.

[Ted]

Uh, what kind of treasure does old Pete have?

[Chester]

Treasure? Oh, he got a little old dab of treasure buried out there. They say he told you to clean up the Mississippi off on a pirate ship.

[Ted]

You ever seen it, Chester?

[Chester]

Well, no, I ain't never seen it exactly, but he uses gold money when he comes to town. He sure has to get it from somewhere.

[Ted]

Pirate gold, that's what it is. Pieces of eight.

[Chester]

Piece of one.

[Ted]

I'd sure like to see some pieces of eight.

[Chester]

Well, now, I ain't so sure that it's part.

[Ted]

I might just take me a run out there and see.

[Chester]

Now, that ain't likely to be a very good idea. Set still, Ted, if you fell in that river, the catfish would have to help you. Where are you going?

[Ted]

I gotta get back, Chester. I got something to do.

[Chester]

Well, now, don't you get lost getting home, boys. They sure don't grow up like they used to. It's just hard to tell what the world's coming to.

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[Kitty]

Oh, Matt, you couldn't hold out, huh?

[Matt Dillon]

You win, Kitty. It's too hot to sit in that office waiting for something to happen.

[Kitty]

I'll sit down.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. Thanks, Sam.

[Kitty]

Bring us some bill, will you, please?

[Doc]

Sure, Kitty.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, it is hot.

[Kitty]

I'm surprised that you're. Matt. It's usually Chester who complains about the heat.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, he'd be complaining. He just isn't here.

[Kitty]

Well, you know, I feel kind of sorry for Chester running Your errands in all this heat?

[Matt Dillon]

Kitty Chester is not running my errands. He's fishy.

[Doc]

Here's a beer.

[Matt Dillon]

Ah, thanks. Ah, that's a good. Yeah, I can just see him now, sitting out there with his feet in the water someplace, fishing.

[Kitty]

Well, I'm sorry to hear that, too.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh?

[Jonas]

Why?

[Kitty]

Well, he usually comes in with a string of smelly catfish and presents him to me, and I never know how to refuse him. I don't know how to get rid of him either.

[Matt Dillon]

Hello, Pete.

[Kitty]

Poor old fellow. This is his regular visit to the bar. You could run a calendar the way he comes in here every month.

[Matt Dillon]

He ever say anything? Kitty?

[Kitty]

Never. Just puts his money down on the bar, has three drinks, no more, no.

[Doc]

Less, and walks on out.

[Matt Dillon]

He keeps to himself pretty much, doesn't he?

[Kitty]

I wish everybody who steps up to that bar, it'd be as quiet.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, those two just coming in doesn't hear you.

[Chester]

Bring the bottle.

[Mort]

Bring it up here. Hey, little lady, come on up here and have a drink with it.

[Doc]

Come on, have a drink.

[Kitty]

No, thanks, boys. Not right now.

[Mort]

You come up here and I'll tell.

[Doc]

You what I'll do.

[Mort]

I'll pay for all the glasses I bought.

[Kitty]

Looks like I better go up there and settle it.

[Matt Dillon]

Looks like we're both dark now.

[Mort]

That's better. You come with her, mister.

[Matt Dillon]

All right.

[Mort]

I'll buy for you, too.

[Matt Dillon]

No, thank you.

[Mort]

Move right in here. Come on.

[Matt Dillon]

Come on.

[Mort]

Give him room. Re.

[Doc]

Well, it ain't me, Morty. It's that big galoot.

[Mort]

Well, move him down. Go on, old man, move along.

[Kitty]

Don't bother, Pete, boys. We got room.

[Mort]

Go on, old man, move.

[Kitty]

Not boys.

[Mort]

Ain't you here?

[Doc]

Good.

[Mort]

Answer me. Can't you hear Good.

[Doc]

Now, look here, Somebody ought to get a civil answer.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, that's enough pushing.

[Mort]

He thinks he's too good to talk to me. I'll fix him.

[Matt Dillon]

Here, I'll help you.

[Mort]

That old fool, he knocked me down. I'll fix him.

[Matt Dillon]

Pete's a little tougher than he looks, isn't he?

[Mort]

I'll fix him good.

[Matt Dillon]

Whatever he did to you, you had it coming.

[Mort]

I'm gonna get him.

[Matt Dillon]

No, what you're gonna do is get out of here and sober up.

[Mort]

Maybe I will for now, Marshall. Maybe I will for now. But that uppity old man ain't gonna get away with this, and there ain't nothing you can do about it.

[Matt Dillon]

I wouldn't count on that.

[Chester]

All right, Ms. Dylan. All right. If you don't want these fish, I'LL just take them right on over and give them to Miss Kitty.

[Matt Dillon]

I don't think I'd do that if I were you, Chester.

[Chester]

Why not?

[Matt Dillon]

Well, she hasn't gotten over that last batch yet.

[Chester]

Why, it's been a good week since I give Miss Kitty them last fish. She ought to be more than ready for this nice new mess.

[Matt Dillon]

I don't think she is.

[Chester]

I swear. I just don't know what the use of a fella putting in all that time fishing if nobody ain't going to appreciate it. Oh, hello, me gate.

[Matt Dillon]

Hello, Addie. Come in. Matt, I'm afraid I need your help. Sure, Eddie. Sit down and tell me about it. Get her a chair, will you, Chester?

[Chester]

Yes, your honor. Here you are. Thank you, Chester.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, Eddie, what's the trouble? It's my boy, Ted.

[Chester]

Why, he's a nice young and he couldn't be in no trouble.

[Matt Dillon]

Never mind, Chester. What about Ted?

[Mort]

He isn't home.

[Matt Dillon]

Wasn't home all day and didn't come home to supper. That's not like him, Matt. I'm afraid for him. I had a boy his age get to feeling pretty big. Sometimes they just forget to come home right on time.

[Ted]

Not Ted.

[Chester]

Ever since his PA died, he's taken great stock in doing the evening chores for me. He wouldn't just run off. Shucks, Ms. Gates, he's bound to be all right. I see him this afternoon looking just as fine.

[Matt Dillon]

You saw him?

[Chester]

Why, sure. We was fishing together. Did he come back to town with you? No, ma'am, he didn't. He come back before I did. I kind of wondered about it, too, at the time.

[Matt Dillon]

How's that?

[Chester]

Well, it sure seems like he is took with the story I was telling him about old Pete and all. But I just started telling him the best part when Ted went on.

[Matt Dillon]

What part was that, Chester?

[Chester]

About how old Pete sets up all night guarding that buried treasure.

[Matt Dillon]

Buried treasure? What buried treasure?

[Chester]

Well, now, I don't really take much stock in it, but the boys seem to be pretty took with it.

[Matt Dillon]

Chester, what did you tell him?

[Chester]

Well, now, lots of people think old Pete's got some pirate's gold buried up there somewhere. Matt, that must be where the boy went.

[Matt Dillon]

He might have, Addie. Chester, go get the horses.

[Chester]

Yes, sir.

[Matt Dillon]

Don't worry, Eddie. If he's there, we'll bring him back.

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[Mort]

Come on, Grease, stop dropping your feet.

[Doc]

I ain't so anxious to get there.

[Mort]

I told you I was gonna get even with the old man, didn't I?

[Doc]

I don't see what he done so bad to get his shack burned down.

[Mort]

He's got it coming to him.

[Doc]

But he didn't do nothing so bad. Well, he didn't sass you. He didn't even say nothing.

[Mort]

Shut up. Watch where you're going.

[Doc]

I can't help it, Mort. I can't see where I'm going.

[Mort]

He'll rouse the old man for sure.

[Doc]

Just don't see why we couldn't have rid up this far.

[Mort]

I don't want no horses stomping around. You're bad enough.

[Chester]

Now shut up.

[Mort]

I want to burn him out without no warning.

[Jonas]

Here.

[Chester]

Up.

[Mort]

Quiet.

[Matt Dillon]

It's a kid.

[Mort]

What are you doing here?

[Matt Dillon]

Walk soft.

[Ted]

I was just watching for him to come out and car the treasure, that's all.

[Doc]

What's he talking about? More.

[Mort]

What are you doing here? Come on now.

[Matt Dillon]

Let's have the truth.

[Ted]

That's the truth, Mr. Arms. It's pirate treasure.

[Mort]

Who told you that?

[Ted]

Well, the man from Marshall's office. He says Pokey Pete sits up all night gardening.

[Mort]

You Better not try to fool me, boy.

[Ted]

I ain't fool. Across. My heart, I ain't.

[Mort]

All right, then, where's it buried?

[Matt Dillon]

I don't know.

[Doc]

You better tell me. Come on, Mort, let. Let the boy go. That foolish old man ain't got no gold. He don't even have a decent pair of boots.

[Mort]

Maybe he does and maybe he don't, but it's sure worth finding out. Come on, boy. You tell me where it's buried.

[Ted]

I don't know. He's the only one who knows where he is.

[Mort]

The old man's the only one. Did you hear that, Reese? I heard it. Well, he was too uppity to talk to us before, but we'll sure get some talk out of him this time.

[Doc]

I thought we was just going to sneak up and burn the place.

[Mort]

Burn it? After we talk to him, Reese. After we make him talk. Now, come on.

[Ted]

Please, mister, can I go now?

[Mort]

What's the matter, sonny? Don't you want to see the treasure?

[Ted]

Well, I. I want to go home.

[Mort]

You ain't going home yet, Sonny. Not.

[Chester]

Mr. Dylan.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, Chester.

[Chester]

I'll feel just terrible bad if that boy gets himself into fixing something.

[Doc]

I said forget it, Chester.

[Matt Dillon]

Boys his age are likely to run off now and then.

[Chester]

No, but me telling him that fool story, that that's what started him off.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, if you hadn't told him, somebody else would.

[Chester]

I sure do hope he ain't got hurt.

[Matt Dillon]

And I know a night in the open isn't going to hurt him.

[Chester]

I know, but that's mighty rough country. And I just ain't too sure what old Pete'd do to it. Look on, Mr. Dillon.

[Matt Dillon]

What?

[Chester]

There's a fire out there.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. Must be Pete's shack. Come on, look around. See if anyone's around here.

[Chester]

There, Mr. Noon, just outside the door.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, yeah.

[Chester]

It'S Pete.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. Must have got himself out of the door somehow.

[Chester]

Is he dead?

[Matt Dillon]

No, not quite. He's been beaten and he's burned and he's still breathing. There's somebody over there, Chester.

[Chester]

I'll go see. Oh, my. My gracious. Mr. Del.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, Chester.

[Chester]

It's Ted. I found Ted.

[Matt Dillon]

He's been hurt, too. Looks like he's coming out of it.

[Ted]

I don't see nothing.

[Matt Dillon]

Just take it easy, Ted. You're all right now.

[Ted]

Don't hit me, mister.

[Matt Dillon]

Nobody's gonna hit you, Ted. It's Marshall. Dylan.

[Ted]

Marshall. Don't let him get me, Marshall. Don't let them beat me like they did all Pete.

[Matt Dillon]

Nobody's gonna beat you, Ted. You're all right now.

[Ted]

I kept asking him, beatin him, asking him, beatin him.

[Matt Dillon]

Asking him what?

[Ted]

Where that treasure was.

[Chester]

Oh, my gracious thanks.

[Ted]

He wouldn't tell them nothing no matter what they did. Yeah, I'll bet they'll never find the treasure, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

That's right, Ted. They'll never find it. Come on, Chester, let's get them both to document.

[Doc]

Come on, Mort. Drink up and let's get out of here.

[Mort]

Oh, quit your fussing, Reese. Ain't no hurry.

[Doc]

I thought we was just coming through Dodge to get supplies.

[Mort]

Well, we got him, didn't we?

[Doc]

It just ain't smart to stand around drinking. I don't like it. I'd sooner be headed for Texas.

[Mort]

We'll head there. Now, just don't push me.

[Doc]

I want to put some distance between me and that shack.

[Mort]

There ain't no shack no more. Ain't nobody know we were there.

[Doc]

The kid does.

[Mort]

I took care of the kid. Now quit fussing at me, yo toe. You're under arrest, Marshall. There must be some mistake.

[Matt Dillon]

There's no mistake. Get the guns, Chester.

[Chester]

Yes, sir.

[Mort]

You ain't getting my gun. You got no right.

[Matt Dillon]

You got some idea of resisting arrest.

[Mort]

Mister, I ain't gonna let you take me.

[Matt Dillon]

That'll be just fine with me. I'd like the excuse to beat you from here to the jail cell the way you beat old Pete.

[Mort]

I don't know what you're talking about, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

You don't know about a burning shack? A beating? The old man or the boy?

[Mort]

Why, no, Marshall. You must be looking for somebody else.

[Matt Dillon]

The boy says we're looking for you, Mort.

[Doc]

You didn't kill him.

[Matt Dillon]

Not the boy, not quite. But Pete died in Doc's office just a few minutes ago. Now, come on, let's go.

[Mort]

You ain't taking me.

[Chester]

Look out.

[Doc]

His gun.

[Chester]

You got him, Mr. Dillon?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. Bring the other one along now.

[Doc]

Now, wait a minute. Wait a minute. Now, that wasn't my idea.

[Matt Dillon]

You did your share.

[Doc]

It wasn't my fault. I didn't mean no harm. It was the old man's fault.

[Matt Dillon]

How do you figure that?

[Doc]

If he hadn't been so uppity about talking, we wouldn't have beat him so bad.

[Matt Dillon]

You wouldn't have killed him?

[Doc]

Well, sure not. We wouldn't have killed him. All he had to do was tell us where the treasure was hid. It was his fault.

[Matt Dillon]

He couldn't tell you there was no treasure.

[Doc]

Well, then why didn't he say so, the old fool?

[Matt Dillon]

I'll tell you why he didn't say so. He couldn't talk. He had no tongue and had been cut out.

[Doc]

No.

[Jonas]

No tongue.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. Doc discovered it when he examined him. Must have been the Indians who did it years ago.

[Doc]

Well, then it's still his fault. He could have let on.

[Matt Dillon]

Old Pete was too proud to let on for sympathy from the likes of you. He didn't ask for sympathy from anybody.

[Doc]

But you can't blame him yet.

[Matt Dillon]

Come on, Chester. Let's get him out of here.

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[William Conrad]

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[William Conrad]

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