Luke Slaughter - Cattle Drive

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Luke Slaughter – "Cattle Drive"

Podcast: Harold’s Old Time Radio
Host: Harold’s Old Time Radio
Original Airdate: June 16, 2026 (Rebroadcast of a classic radio show)

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Episode Overview

This episode features a full-length drama from the "Luke Slaughter of Tombstone" radio show, set in the Old West. The story follows cattleman Luke Slaughter as he leads a challenging cattle drive through the Arizona Territory, facing a gauntlet of obstacles—including rustlers, legal trouble, and Apache raids—while living up to a contract to deliver a thousand head of cattle to the San Carlos Indian Agency.

The narrative, voiced with a classic Western tone and humor, is a testament to grit, camaraderie, and frontier justice, reflecting the themes and storytelling style of the golden age of radio.

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Key Discussion Points and Story Highlights

1. Setting the Scene: Slaughter’s Reputation (00:41 – 01:51)

• Luke Slaughter is introduced as a tough, respected, and at times feared Arizona cattleman, formerly a Civil War cavalryman.
• Quote (00:41, Luke):
  "Slaughter's my name. Luke Slaughter. Cattle's my business. It's a tough business. It's big business. I got a big stake in it. And there's no man west of the Rio Grande big enough to take it from me."

2. Planning & Starting the Cattle Drive (01:51 – 04:43)

• Slaughter has 2,000 head of cattle, now refined and fattened for a contract to deliver 1,000 to the government at San Carlos.

• Banter between cowhands (notably Wichita), expresses doubts about making the delivery with the limited team and suspects local rustler Ramirez is stealing cattle.

• Quote (03:06, Wichita):
  "You've been operating in Texas where there ain't no mountains, no rivers, no engines, no rustlers, and no legal-acting robbers who charge you in cattle if you step foot on their grazeland."

• Wichita bets Slaughter he won't deliver 300 head above the contract minimum—wagering his pay against Luke’s prized horse Blue Streak.

3. Obstacles on the Trail: Theft and “Customs” (04:43 – 09:19)

• Cattle numbers dwindle due to thefts by Ramirez and challenges on the trail.
• The herd is stopped by men demanding a “crossing fee” of 100 head—allegedly on Wendell Miller’s land.
  • Rather than waste time arguing, Slaughter accepts and moves on, prioritizing the job.
• The cowboys showcase cleverness and skill in getting their herd across a dangerous river crossing, losing fewer cattle than expected.
• Quote (08:46, Wichita, admiring Luke’s horsemanship): "Look at that gray horse swim at them steers... Maybe they do know a thing or two in Texas."

4. Nightfall Reflections and Keeping Watch (09:43 – 10:26)

• After a taxing day, Slaughter and Wichita briefly discuss the familiar Western beauty and ever-present dangers (like the Apaches).
• Quote (09:52, Luke):
  "Those stars. Millions of them. Pretty, aren’t they?"

5. Delivery and Dealing with Losses (10:47 – 11:19)

• They deliver slightly over the required amount, giving extra to the agency, but have lost cattle to what they suspect are renegade Apaches.
• The agency representative suggests not all missing cattle were taken by reservation Indians.
• Quote (11:02, Wichita):
  "His Injuns got a little extra beef. They snuck about 50 head right out from under our noses last night."

6. Unfinished Business: Retrieving Stolen Cattle (13:18 – 18:34)

• On the way home, Slaughter sets out for unfinished business:
  • Recovers 50 head taken by Apaches, with tactical planning and a bit of Army assistance.
  • Visits Wendell Miller’s ranch incognito (as Link Slater), exposes the fraud of the crossing fee, and reclaims his cattle by invoking Miller’s own ruthless logic.
• Quote (16:54, Miller):
  "This is a tough new country. Man’s got to make his own laws...prove you can do that, you’ll be all right."
• Quote (18:00, Luke revealing himself):
  "It’s Slaughter. And I don’t like having the name forged."

7. The Final Test: The Ramirez Showdown (18:34 – 23:40)

• Luke vows to settle scores with bandit Ramirez, challenging him to a direct confrontation.
• Cowhands Juan and Jose, fearing for their safety, quickly develop reasons to leave—a humorous moment.
• Slaughter faces Ramirez in a tense, rifle-versus-shotgun duel in Rio Verde Meadow. The new Army rifle wins out.
• Quote (22:56, Ramirez after being wounded):
  "Your first shot, she break my hand, señor. Your next shot, you break my arm. Your next shot, she missed."
• Luke warns Ramirez to leave the territory for good, with the threat of deadly intent if he returns.

8. Resolution: Settling the Bet and Heading Home (24:07 – 25:18)

• With more than 300 head reclaimed, Wichita loses the bet—and his pay—but with some lighthearted teasing, life returns to normal on the range.
• Quote (24:07, Wichita):
  "I quit counting at 300, Luke. No more wages coming for six months!"

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Notable Quotes

• "Slaughter's my name. Luke Slaughter..." – Luke, establishing his iron-hard persona (00:41)
• "There ain't no problems in Texas. Matter of fact, there ain't nothing in Texas." – Wichita, ribbing Luke’s origins (03:06)
• "Maybe they do know a thing or two in Texas." – Wichita, after their Texan trick succeeds (08:46)
• "A man does not seize a branding iron twice by the hot end, señor." – Ramirez, vowing never to cross Slaughter again (23:34)
• "We may be starting home without a herd, but our bet pays off on how many we're driving when we get there." – Luke, ever competitive (11:31)

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Structural Timeline

• 00:41 – Luke Slaughter introduced; sets the Western tone.
• 01:51 – The drive’s context and the government contract are established.
• 03:06 – Wichita questions the wisdom of the drive; bets 6 months’ pay.
• 04:43 – Concerns over rustler Ramirez.
• 06:00 – Camps on the trail; banter and fatigue show bonds of the team.
• 08:36 – Tense river crossing; leadership and horsemanship on display.
• 10:01 – Night-time reflections; dangers of Apache raiding.
• 10:47 – Cattle delivered at San Carlos.
• 13:18 – Slaughter pursues unfinished business (recovery missions).
• 16:48 – Luke faces off with Miller, exposing his fraud.
• 18:34 – Prepares for a final showdown with Ramirez.
• 22:56 – The duel with Ramirez.
• 24:07 – Tallying the reclaimed cattle and bet resolution.
• 25:18 – Episode wraps; Western camaraderie endures.

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Tone and Style

• The dialogue retains classic, laconic Western humor and clarity.
• Friendship, rivalry, and codes of honor are at the episode’s heart.
• Underlying every scene is a strong sense of place—dusty trails, star-filled night skies, and the ever-present possibility of conflict.

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This episode gives listeners a taste of the dramatic, action-packed, and often witty storytelling that defined radio’s golden era. The cattle drive is a metaphor for enduring hardship, relying on comradeship, and living by one’s word—delivered in the rugged, authentic voices of the West.

Transcript

[A]

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[B]

Slaughter's my name. Luke Slaughter Cattle's my business. It's a tough business. It's big business. I've got a big stake in it. There's no man west of the Rio Grande big enough to take it from.

[C]

Luke slaughter of tombstone. Luke Slaughter of Tombstone, Civil War cavalryman turned Arizona cattleman. Across the territory from Yuma to Fort Defiance, from Flagstaff to the Huachucas, and below the border through Chihuahua and Sonora. His name was respected or feared, depending on which side of the law you were on. Man of vision. Man of legend. Luke Slaughter of Tombstone.

[B]

I came from Texas to the Arizona territory with 2000 head of scrawny longhorns. But the good grass in the valley of the San Pedro fattened them up like butter. And when I got a contract to deliver a thousand head to the Indian agency at San Carlos, I signed with a clear conscience. When you sell beef to the government, they want good beef. They always seemed to want it yesterday. Hey, Wichita, where are the steers from the southeast section?

[D]

Juan and Jose went for them. You, Frankie, don't run them critters. They gotta be delivered with legs on.

[B]

Well, they won't lose much weight on the trail to San Carlos.

[E]

Nope.

[D]

Lot of grass on the route you picked. Have to hustle them to make it in six days old, Luke.

[B]

Yeah, we sure can't let them do any sightseeing closer at the next batch, Frankie, eh?

[D]

I wish we had a few more hands. 1500 Longhorns is a big Passo for six men and a cook.

[B]

A thousand head, Wichita. That's what the contract calls for.

[D]

If we deliver two out of every three we start out with, we're doing mighty nifty.

[B]

What are you talking about? If I lost 1 out of 10 on a simple 6 day trail in perfect spring weather, I wouldn't dare call myself a cattleman.

[D]

Duke, you've been operating in Texas where there ain't no mountains, no rivers, no engines, no rustlers, and no legal acting robbers who charge you in cattle if you set Foot on their grazeland. There ain't no problems in Texas. Matter of fact, there ain't nothing in Texas.

[B]

I knew I had some reason for gummed Arizona, but I'm still not losing one for three.

[E]

Buenos dias, Senor Slaughter. Senor Witch.

[D]

The name's Wichita. And where's them critters you and Jose were supposed to cut and bring in?

[E]

They come with Jose.

[B]

Oh, why didn't you help him, Juan? We're in a hurry.

[E]

It don't take Jose Long.

[D]

Only 50 little cattles I to cut a hundred. You loafing scalawag.

[E]

There were not a hundred left. I think maybe Ramirez visited the southeast section last night.

[D]

Luke, I've been telling you it was Ramirez picking away at our herd. This time he's really hit us. And if you're asking me, you'd better get out of posse and go after him.

[B]

Well, there isn't time, Wichita. If we don't hit the trail today, we can't live up to the contract.

[D]

Yeah, and now we ain't got more than about 1300 head fit for the trail. And if you aim to deliver a thousand, you better take them all.

[B]

All right, Wichita. You know Arizona better than I do. But I'll bet we come back with at least 300 steers with my brand on them.

[D]

I bet you 6 months pay we don't.

[B]

Easy streak, easy. We're gonna start em soon.

[D]

Six months pay. That's what I'll bet you.

[B]

All right, I'll give you a real bet. Six months of your wages against Blue Streak here.

[D]

Now, Luke, if you gotta lose the best horse in your string to learn yourself a lesson, I'm willing to teach you. So far so good, Luke.

[F]

Right.

[B]

Winston to make a good 20 miles again today.

[D]

Herd looks so much smaller than it did when we started yesterday. Anything happen while you was riding night watch?

[B]

Nothing much. Except now I know Ramirez is in the neighborhood.

[D]

Why didn't you waken the boys and go after them?

[B]

Well, they need their sleep. If we had to deliver these cactus boomers on schedule.

[D]

But you can't let that even Mexican keep cutting in on your herd like this.

[B]

Right now I have to, Wichita.

[D]

Well, if you was to ask me, I didn't.

[B]

Now, let's keep these critters moving.

[F]

Yeah. Get over there.

[B]

Got the coffee boiling there, Cookie?

[A]

Yeah, sure.

[F]

Have Mr.

[D]

Slaughter fix your breakfast in two jerks.

[F]

If you're ready.

[B]

I'll wait until the sun and the men get up.

[D]

But you've been riding watch since midnight for three nights.

[B]

I'm a Little tired at that. You know, this is a good night horse, but he's no blue streak. With Streak, I can catch a few winks in the saddle and leave the watching up to him.

[D]

Oh, you shouldn't have, betting him against Wichita's pay. We ain't going to get back home with no 300 head.

[B]

We'll see. This pony's learning. We got visitors out there. Well, wait while I grab me a

[D]

mustang and a gun, Mr.

[E]

Slaughter.

[B]

I'll let you know if I need any help. Let's go, boy. You looking for something, gentlemen?

[F]

Whose outfit's this?

[B]

Belongs to Luke Slaughter from down below Tombstone.

[F]

You boys ever hear? Not me. No, me neither. You his trail boss?

[B]

That's right.

[F]

We watched you bed the outfit down from the mesa. I'd say you got something over a thousand head.

[B]

Yeah, that's right. We were delivering a thousand to San Carlos.

[F]

Government business don't pay. They're too fussy. But good luck to you anyhow.

[B]

Thanks.

[F]

Oh, by the way you're crossing, Private Grays. This is part of Wendell Miller's spread.

[B]

Our maps don't say so.

[F]

Map makers can't keep up with things these days. I don't blame you for taking this short trail to San Carlos. Only you understand it'll cost you 100 head.

[B]

Well, if this is Miller's land and that's his crossing fee, have your boys cut him out. I haven't got the time or the men to argue. Flash those logs tight, boys. They come loose in midstream, we lose our chuck wagon.

[D]

Looks like she'll float all right, Mr.

[F]

Slaughter.

[D]

It's a good trick to get the wagon across, Luke, but Texas trick.

[B]

We did have one little river back there.

[D]

But if we drive downstream 11, 12 miles, the critters can ford.

[B]

Yeah, and we'd lose a day.

[D]

Well, the current's running too strong here. Them lazy longhorns will let theirselves wash down river. And we'll lose two days rounding them up again.

[B]

Blue Streak will make them swim. Juan, Frankie, you both got your top horses good. Follow Streak and me and try to do what we do. The rest of you, head the steers into the river. Keep them coming steady.

[D]

We're gonna lose half of what's left.

[F]

Come on, Blue Streak.

[D]

Kooky once that stubborn Luke get something into his head.

[B]

Hey, hey, hey.

[D]

Look at that gray horse swim at them steers. Why, he's. He's a hazing them like he was on dry land. And he's learning the other horses how to do it. Wichita. They Got them brainless longhorns swimming across in a straight line. Maybe they do know a thing or two in Texas. I still don't see how you done it, Luke. We didn't lose more than 10 head in the river.

[B]

Blue Streak knows more about cattle than most waddies.

[D]

Real thoughtful of you to rest them tonight. You can turn them over to me nice and fresh.

[B]

Wichita, you really think you're gonna win that bet?

[D]

I know it. If we got 1100 head at this point, I'll eat them.

[B]

No, don't eat them. They're sold. And we'll make San Carlos by mid afternoon tomorrow.

[D]

And I'll have me a big gorilla horse.

[B]

Maybe.

[D]

What you stopping for?

[B]

The show.

[D]

What show?

[B]

Those stars. Millions of them. Pretty, aren't they?

[D]

Yeah, and mighty helpful when you're lost at night.

[B]

I wasn't thinking about that. I was just thinking about. Well, about nature.

[D]

Yeah.

[B]

For instance, that old owl and that coyote might even be talking to each other.

[D]

Yeah, and they might be talking Apache language.

[B]

You think so?

[D]

Sure do. And we're going to lose another parcel of cattle if we don't ride out there and stop them.

[B]

And get scalped in the middle of the night? We'll collect from them on the way back. In daylight?

[F]

Well, my count was a thousand head plus 19. Agree with yours, Mr. Slaughter?

[B]

I had it. Plus 15.

[F]

Should I add the extras to the amount of the treasury draft or you driving them back?

[B]

I'll throw them in free. Save the government a little money. Give your Indians a little extra beef.

[D]

His Injuns got a little extra beef. They snuck about 50 head right out from under our noses last night.

[F]

Oh, I doubt if they were reservation Indians. There's a renegade band somewhere south in the Aravaipa Hills. Yeah, but the cavalry from Fort Thomas will dig them out forelong. I'll get the draft ready for you, Mr. Slaughter.

[B]

That's fine, sir.

[D]

Well, Luke, you've done a better job than I thought you would. That I'll let you ride Blue Straight Streak part way home.

[B]

I'll ride him all the way. Wichita. We may be starting home without a herd, but our bet pays off on how many we're driving when we get there.

[C]

In a moment, Luke Slaughter of Tombstone returns. Never mind the bait. Simply join us on CBS radio later on today when yours truly, Johnny Dollar, waits with bated breath for the return of a missing fisherman. It's another exciting insurance fraud case for Johnny to solve. And another thrilling mystery for you. Join us on most of these same stations today as the plot Thickens for CBS Radio's Johnny Dollar. And now, Act 2 of William N. Robeson's production of Luke Slaughter of Tombstone.

[B]

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[A]

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[D]

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[A]

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[B]

We'd made our drive to San Carlos in six days. The men expected to get home in three. But I had some unfinished business to take care of. Looked down in the basin there, boys. About 50 Longhorns and six Apache herdsmen.

[D]

Bound to be our critters. The four of us gonna tackle the six of them?

[B]

Well, if we did, we'd have at least 20 more Braves pouring down from those wickiups on the far side. Give me your guns, Widgeta. Thanks. Now, Juan and I are gonna circle behind the camp to draw those Apaches away from the cattle. When we do, you and Frankie hightail it in and drive them east as fast as they'll go.

[D]

Now, we come a fur piece to pick up 50 measly Longhorns. With east, we're tombstone southwest of here.

[F]

Sure.

[B]

But like you say, we've come a fur piece. And when I get those stairs back, I aim to keep them. Got all four pistols loaded? One see. Bueno. Just circle and keep firing. And when the Apaches come after us, well, we've got better horses. Let's go.

[D]

Luke's made a bad mistake, Frankie. We run the cattle east till they're ready to drop. And whar do we wind up?

[F]

I don't know. It ain't pleasant country, though, I'll tell you that.

[D]

It's injun country, that's what tis. Why, there could be an Apache behind every boulder. And Luke's got our six guns. And then. Hey, there's one now.

[B]

Mr. Bagby.

[D]

Well, you ain't an Apache. No.

[B]

Captain Marcotte. Attached to the cavalry at Fort Thomas.

[F]

Mr.

[B]

Slaughter suggested that you might enjoy the company of some of my men. As far as the fort.

[D]

Enjoy it?

[B]

Your chuck wagon and remuda are there already.

[F]

And Mr.

[B]

Slaughter says he'll join you as soon as he herds those renegade Indians back to the reservation. The next order of business was the cattle Baron Wendell Miller, whose men had charged me a crossing fee of a hundred head. He wasn't the kind you call out the United States Cavalry for. I went to his spread alone under the name of Link Slater. I told him I wanted to get started in the cattle business. I flattered him until he was treating me like a long lost nephew.

[F]

Now there's a head I have in mind for you, Link. An even hunted head. Prime longhorns.

[B]

Well, I don't know that I'm much of a judge yet, but they look fine to me.

[F]

My foreman picked them up. The drover was going through last week. Little short of cash I guess, and bought. Got em for $10 a head. You get em for what I paid for em.

[B]

You've got a bill of sale, I suppose?

[D]

That's right.

[F]

Young fellow, in the cattle business we don't take anybody's word. Oh, well now, I didn't mean to. Oh, that's all right, that's all right. You're a promising young man. And I'd like to see you make a real go out of that little place you told me about. Try to build it up to a spread like this one.

[B]

I don't know that I can ever do that.

[F]

You can if you're willing to take some advice.

[B]

I'd be grateful for it.

[F]

All right, Link. This is a tough new country. Man's got to make his own laws. He's got to keep his eyes and ears open and take what he wants. Prove you can do that, you'll be all right.

[B]

That's just what I'm gonna prove. Now how about that bill of sale?

[F]

Oh yes, of course, my boy. Yeah. Receipt for 100 head at $10 a head signed by a fellow named Luke Slaughter or something like that.

[B]

I see. The steers all seem to have a lazy ass brand. Mr. Miller, can I tell you something about keeping your eyes and ears open?

[F]

Now don't tell me that one of these critters here is missing the horn or that he bellows off.

[B]

Look at the brand on my horse and listen while I say Luke Slaughter and Link Slater.

[F]

What?

[B]

You heard me. And now suppose you show me a map of your spread and I'll show you that these steers were taken off a trail five miles west of your farthest boundary.

[F]

Now look here, Slater, it's Slaughter.

[B]

And I don't like having the name forged.

[F]

My foreman brought in the cattle and the receipt.

[B]

I'm not going to court to argue about it. Like you advised me, I'm making my own laws and I'M taking those steers for exactly what you paid for them. Nothing. Finally, there was the business that started long before the drive. The business of Ramirez.

[D]

Well, Luke, last camp before we hit the home range again.

[B]

Maybe.

[E]

How do you mean maybe, Senor Slaughter? We drive it easy tomorrow with so few cattles?

[D]

My golly, Luke, if you could have picked up 150 more of our own brand Somers, you would have won our bet.

[B]

Bet or no bet, everybody's worked hard and tomorrow we ought to have some fun. Who wants to go hunting?

[D]

Oh, for that, Duke, you just want to put off hand and blue streak over to me. I ain't going.

[E]

Me and Jose, we were the best hunters in all Sonora. Bears, deers, pumas, eagles, Apaches. We hunt anything, Jose and me.

[B]

Good. Then you're just the men I need for tomorrow.

[E]

Gracias. What?

[B]

We hunt for Ramirez.

[E]

Ramirez?

[B]

Sure. We know he's operating around here.

[E]

I think maybe not. Ramirez has moved.

[D]

I bet he ain't move far.

[B]

That's right. With a couple of great hunters like Juan and Jose, we shouldn't have any trouble finding him.

[E]

But Ramirez has many men. We don't have so many.

[B]

I've heard that Ramirez will accept a man for man challenge. All we have to do is get word to him somehow that you and Jose and I want to meet him and his two best men.

[E]

Senhor Slotra, I would like to do this, but I just remember my mother. She was very sick. When I leave. I better go see her now. Pronto.

[B]

Well, I'm sorry to hear that one. It'll have to be Jose and me against Ramirez.

[D]

What about me?

[B]

You said you wouldn't go hunting, Senor Slaughter.

[E]

Jose's little brother. His wife is going to have a baby, so he better go to Hermosillo, too. You give us our pay?

[B]

Of course, boys. Here's yours, Jose. 30 gold for you, Juan. Frankie.

[D]

Yeah, boss?

[B]

These boys want their ponies out of the remuda.

[E]

Gracias, senor. Jose and me, we would stay if you needed us for the Carl's.

[B]

I understand. I hope you find your families in the best of health. Oh, Juan. If you happen to run across Ramirez, tell him I'll be right plum in the middle of Rio Verde Meadow at noon tomorrow, all alone on a big gray horse.

[D]

I can't bear to watch it happen to you, Luke.

[B]

Go on back and wait with the herd and the chuck wagon.

[D]

Maybe Ramirez didn't get your message.

[B]

Don't worry about that. He got it. Juan saw to that.

[E]

Oh.

[F]

Oh,

[B]

well, Wichita, you Can either go back or wait here on the rim. I'm riding into that basin alone.

[D]

Luke, ain't you. Ain't you never heard how Ramirez fights?

[F]

Sure.

[B]

He'll come charging down with that big shotgun blazing.

[D]

He'll tear you to bits before he's in your pistol range.

[B]

You know, Wichita, the United States army is always testing new weapons. Boys at Fort Thomas wanted me to try out this rifle.

[D]

That skinny thing? How far will it shoot?

[B]

Nobody's quite sure. So I'm gonna aim and let Ramirez fire first. If this rifle's no good, well, I guess you'll have to take the herd in yourself. I'm as ready as I'll ever be, Streak. Hope he doesn't keep us waiting too long. Right on the dot. He's way short. This rifle better not be doubled him go, Streak.

[E]

Your first shot, she break my hand, signore. Your next shot, you break my arm, Your next shot, she missed.

[B]

I guess I haven't got the hang of this rifle yet.

[E]

Your pistol, she's still loaded. No.

[B]

If I let you go, would you take your men across the border and stay there? I guess so.

[E]

She's pretty nice in Sonora, all right.

[B]

But if I ever hear of you setting foot on United States soil again, I'm coming after you. And you'll never go back alive.

[E]

A man does not seize a brand in iron twice by the hot end, senor.

[B]

And there's one more thing, Ramirez. A matter of several hundred cattle with the Lazy Ass brand. I aim to have them back before you leave. 366. 67. 368, that. Would you make it, Wichita?

[D]

I quit counting at 300, Luke. Oh, my God. No more wages coming for six months. And I ain't got enough cash to even buy me a pint of tonsil varnish.

[B]

Well, you wouldn't have, except that you lost that bet before your pay got doubled.

[D]

What?

[B]

Come on up. Let's get those cattle to grass.

[F]

Ye.

[C]

Luke Slaughter of Tombstone, starring Sam Buffington, was written by Fran Van Hurtsveld and directed by William N. Robeson. Editorial supervision by Tom Hanley. Supporting Mr. Buffington were Junius Matthews, Don Diamond, Peter Leeds, Barney Phillips and Norm Alden. With music composed and conducted by Wilbur Hatch. Next week at this time we return

[B]

with Slaughter's the Name. Luke Slaughter. When we meet up again. You can call me that.

[F]

Luke Slaughter.

[C]

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