Ex-Partner | Challenge of the Yukon (01-17-52)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast Summary

Episode: Ex-Partner | Challenge of the Yukon (01-17-52)
Host: Andrew Rines
Release Date: June 11, 2025

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Introduction

In this thrilling episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns, host Andrew Rines transports listeners to the rugged terrains of the Yukon during the Gold Rush era. The story unfolds with themes of betrayal, survival, and redemption, weaving a tale that captures the essence of classic Western radio dramas.

Departure from the Yukon

The episode opens with Sam Raymond, a seasoned prospector burdened with gold and cash, preparing to leave the Yukon for the States. As he reaches a small cabin, he bids farewell to his old friend, Mrs. Gallon, and her spirited 10-year-old grandson, Billy Gallo.

Sam Raymond ([05:17]): "I'm leaving the Yukon to go to the States."

Sam offers to lend Billy and his grandmother the funds needed to establish a trading post, aiming to secure their future.

A Betrayal Unveiled

Soon after Sam's departure, he encounters his former partner, Rocky Plum, at Pete Allman's cabin. The camaraderie is short-lived as Sam discovers that Rocky has double-crossed him, stealing his precious cargo.

Sam Raymond ([16:38]): "You took the cartridges from my rifle?"

Realizing he's been robbed, Sam enlists the help of Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police to track down Rocky. The duo embarks on a relentless manhunt, driven by determination and aided by Preston's loyal dog, King.

The Manhunt

As Sam and Sergeant Preston pursue Rocky, they face numerous challenges, including harsh weather conditions and the exhaustion of both humans and dogs. Their pursuit leads them towards the town of Reindeer Ridge, where they hope to corner the deceitful Rocky.

During their journey, King plays a pivotal role, sensing danger and protecting his masters. An unexpected ambush tests their resilience:

Sergeant Preston ([16:32]): "Sam's alive."

In a tense encounter, Sam is wounded, but thanks to King and Sergeant Preston's quick actions, he is saved from the icy waters after the ice gives way beneath him.

Confrontation and Capture

The climax reaches its peak when Rocky, desperate and hiding, seeks refuge at Billy Gallo's cabin. Unbeknownst to him, Sock, Preston's dog, recognizes the threat and attacks, leading to Rocky's downfall.

Sergeant Preston ([28:05]): "You're under arrest in the name of the Crown."

Rocky is apprehended without further bloodshed, thanks to the bravery of Billy and his grandmother, who outsmarted the outlaw by removing his ammunition, rendering his rifle useless.

Resolution and Redemption

With Rocky captured, the episode takes a heartfelt turn as Sam Raymond proposes to Martha, Billy's grandmother, solidifying bonds forged through adversity. Their plan to build a trading post together signifies a new beginning for the community.

Sam Raymond ([29:12]): "You'll marry me?"

Billy and Martha embrace the future, symbolizing hope and unity amidst the Yukon’s unforgiving landscape.

Conclusion

The episode concludes with Sergeant Preston preparing for his next assignment, hinting at future adventures and maintaining the ever-present spirit of the Wild West. The narrative seamlessly blends action, emotion, and moral lessons, staying true to the golden age of radio storytelling.

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Notable Quotes

• Sam Raymond ([05:17]): "I'm leaving the Yukon to go to the States."
• Billy Gallo ([14:15]): "I see you rich again."
• Sergeant Preston ([10:56]): "Grab the end of this pole."
• Sergeant Preston ([28:05]): "You're under arrest in the name of the Crown."
• Sam Raymond ([29:12]): "You'll marry me?"

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Key Themes and Insights

• Betrayal and Trust: Sam’s experience with Rocky Plum underscores the fragile nature of trust in the frontier.
• Perseverance: The relentless pursuit by Sergeant Preston and Sam highlights the determination required to uphold justice.
• Community and Redemption: The cooperation between Sam, Preston, and the Gallon family illustrates the strength found in community bonds.

Conclusion

Ex-Partner | Challenge of the Yukon masterfully encapsulates the adventurous and moralistic spirit of Old Time Radio Westerns. Through its richly developed characters and suspenseful plot, it offers listeners an immersive journey into the heart of the Yukon, celebrating themes that resonate across generations.

Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. Now let's get into this episode.

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[Billy Gallo]

Hi there, Mr. Raymond.

[Sam Raymond]

Howdy, Billy.

[Billy Gallo]

Come on in.

[Sam Raymond]

Yep, going to. Soon as I kick off my snowshoes and take this pack from my shoulders. There I stopped in to say goodbye to you and your grandma.

[Billy Gallo]

What's this about? Goodbye, Sam.

[Sam Raymond]

Hello, Martha.

[Billy Gallo]

Where you heading?

[Sam Raymond]

I'm leaving the Yukon to go to the States.

[Billy Gallo]

Golly.

[Sam Raymond]

Gonna spend some of my cash in gold.

[Billy Gallo]

But what about your claim? Did you sell out to your partner?

[Sam Raymond]

Oh, I'm not pulling stakes for keeps, Martha. I'm just leaving on a holiday. Joe, look after things while I'm gone. There's just one thing I'd like to take care of before I leave.

[Billy Gallo]

Oh, what's that?

[Sam Raymond]

You and Billy. I know the two of you want to buy a trading post and I wanted to offer to lend you the cash you'll need. You can pay me back a little at a time.

[Billy Gallo]

Oh, that's kind of you, Sam, but Billy and I are making out.

[Sam Raymond]

You're too dog gone independent, my dear.

[Billy Gallo]

You told me that 20 years ago. Sam, I'm too old to change my ways now. Say, your dogs are mighty quiet. I don't hear a sound out of them.

[Sam Raymond]

I figured Joe'd need the team and sled at the Claim I'm walking to Dawson.

[Billy Gallo]

There'll be a long trip afoot, Sam. You'll be plenty tired by the time you reach Dawson.

[Sam Raymond]

A feller I used to work with has a shack seven or eight days travel from here. I'll stay at his place and rest a while. Maybe he'll have a sledding team for sale.

[Billy Gallo]

Is he a prospector?

[Sam Raymond]

Used to be, but he turned trapper. Billy. Well, I'll see you two when I get back from the States.

[Billy Gallo]

Good luck, Sam.

[Sam Raymond]

Thanks, Martha.

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Sam made the trip to Beaver river in six and a half days. By the time he reached Rocky Plum's cabin on the edge of the river, he was exhausted. He was glad to find that his former partner had a spare bunk he could use.

[Sam Raymond]

Where you heading, Sam? Dawson? I'm on my way to the States. Well, I don't blame you for pulling stakes. If I had the cash, I'd get out of this country myself. I'll only be gone five or six months. Ah, why come back? My partner and I have a mighty rich claim up on Salmon River. I'd be a jughead to sell out. Sounds like I was loco to give up prospecting. You thought trapping a couple of seasons would make you rich. Well, I thought wrong. Tell me about your claim, Sam. How'd you happen to strike it and what's it worth?

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Rocky Plum listened attentively to the account of Sam's good fortune. Sam was leaving the Yukon with plenty of gold while he had barely enough cash on hand to live on.

[Sam Raymond]

Oh, it's a first rate claim, Rocky. Gosh, I'm tired. Stretch out on the bunk. Thank goodness. You shouldn't have tried to travel so fast. I shouldn't have tried to pack my gear on my back. Oh, boy. Trip would have been a lot easier if I'd had a good team and sled. You're right about that. You know where I can buy a sled and some dogs?

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Rocky knew Sam was exhausted. The old man would probably sleep so soundly nothing short of an explosion would waken him. A plan began to form in Rocky's mind.

[Sam Raymond]

So you want to buy a sled and dogs, huh? Yeah. Pete Allman has a good team for sale. Where's he live? The other side of the river. Pete will probably sell you a sled too. I'll stop at his place tomorrow. I'll go straight across the river to go there. Oh, I was planning to cross the bridge to the other side. Why, you'd save 10 or 15 miles by crossing on the ice. Is it Solid enough to peace in. Oh, it'll be another month before the ice starts thinning. It's plenty thick to walk on. I thought it might be dangerous this time of year. Died safe. Oh, glad to hear it. I don't want to carry my pack any farther than I have to. Oh, this mighty comfortable bunk, Rocky. Mighty comforter. Sound of sleep.

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Sam didn't stir when Rocky loosened his clothing in an effort to learn whether or not the old man wore a muddy belt.

[Sam Raymond]

He's not wearing a money belt. Gold must be in his pack. When he leaves here tomorrow, you'll never know. The pack was opened.

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It was early the next morning when Sergeant Preston halted his dog team in front of Pete Allman's cabin on the banks of Beaver River. At the sound of the Mounties voice, Pete's door opened. King went forward eagerly to greet his.

[Sam Raymond]

Old friend Sergeant Preston.

[Sergeant Preston]

Hi there, Pete King.

[Sam Raymond]

Oh, Gorn, it's good to see you, fella.

[Sergeant Preston]

Looks like the feeling's mutual. Pete King never forgets his old friend.

[Sam Raymond]

I figured you were about due on patrol, Sergeant.

[Sergeant Preston]

We'd have been here earlier if we hadn't crossed the bridge to get here.

[Sam Raymond]

It's a good thing he used the bridge. The ice is mighty thin halfway across the river.

[Sergeant Preston]

Yes, it always thins out this time of the year.

[Sam Raymond]

Well, come inside, Sergeant.

[Sergeant Preston]

All right. What's wrong, Pete?

[Sam Raymond]

Look out there in the river. Someone's starting to cross it. You'll never make it, Sergeant. Hey there.

[Sergeant Preston]

Doesn't seem to hear me.

[Sam Raymond]

No use shouting. His Parker hood is up.

[Sergeant Preston]

We've got to stop him before he reaches that thin ice. Come on, King.

[Sam Raymond]

I got no flag pole beside the cabin. I'll bring it with me in case he goes through.

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Sam Raymond was walking slowly in an effort to keep his balance. His eyes were fixed on the glassy surface underfoot and his ears were snugly covered by the close fitting Parker so that he neither saw nor heard Pete Allman and Sergeant Preston. Suddenly the ice gave way. Sam struggled desperately to keep afloat in the icy water. But the weight of the pack strapped to his back and his heavy clothing threatened to drag him under. Then he saw King. A moment later he heard a man shout. King leaped from the edge of the ice into the freezing cold water. Sam grabbed the mighty dog's furry neck and held on. We're coming, King. Help. Hang on to the dog, Pete. Give me that pole.

[Sam Raymond]

Here you are, Sergeant.

[Sergeant Preston]

Grab the end of this pole.

[Sam Raymond]

I've got it. I'll help you hold him in.

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Sam clung to one end of the flag pole held by Sergeant Preston and Pete Almond. Then the Mountie moved forward cautiously on the creaking ice. He reached out and grabbed Sam's hand. With a mighty effort, Preston hauled Sam Raymond to safety.

[Sergeant Preston]

There you are.

[Sam Raymond]

Thanks for saving my life.

[Sergeant Preston]

Here, Pete. Wrap him in my pocket while I get King out.

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[Sam Raymond]

What about you?

[Sergeant Preston]

Don't worry about me. Keep moving or you'll freeze to death. Now then, King, I'll get a grip on your collar. That's it, fella. Good work, King. Now we'll go back to Pete's cabin.

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[Billy Gallo]

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[Sam Raymond]

Wearing heavy furs and carrying a pack on my back, I'd have gone under for sure if it hadn't been for your dog, Sergeant Preston.

[Sergeant Preston]

Glad we were near enough to help him.

[Sam Raymond]

Say, whatever you got in your pack is likely in need of a drying out. There's an oilskin pouch inside that's full of gold and currency. I hope the folding money didn't get wet. Yeah, we'll see.

[Sergeant Preston]

Sam, I didn't think anyone would be foolish enough to risk crossing the river this time of year.

[Sam Raymond]

I wasn't going to try crossing, but Rocky Plum told me the ice was safe. He's been trapping around here for a long time, so I figured he knew what he was talking about. Well, he was wrong. I reckon anyone can make a mistake.

[Sergeant Preston]

His mistake nearly cost your life.

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Wait.

[Sam Raymond]

What's that stuff? Well, you ought to know, Sam, how'd all that junk get into my pack? Yeah, what is it?

[Sergeant Preston]

Well, this broken clamp is from a trap of some kind. And this is a link from a.

[Sam Raymond]

Chain where's my gold and cash? You said it was in an oilskin pouch. That's right. I don't see anything that looks like a pouch. Do you, Sergeant?

[Sergeant Preston]

No.

[Sam Raymond]

Then I've been robbed, Rut. And there's only one man who could have stolen that oilskin pouch.

[Sergeant Preston]

Your friend, Rocky Plum.

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Yeah.

[Sam Raymond]

Maybe he figured you'd drown Beaver river before you found out you've been robbed. I crossed the river because he told me you had dogs and a sled for sale. I don't even own a dog team. Dirty, double crossing polecat. Of all the sneaking sidewinders I ever met. Why didn't he shoot me and be done with it?

[Sergeant Preston]

He wanted to escape punishment for robbery and murder.

[Sam Raymond]

He's tried to rob the wrong man. Hey, where are you going? I'm going after Rocky.

[Sergeant Preston]

Take it easy, Sam. We'll both go after Rocky.

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Sam Raymond borrowed dry clothing from Pete Almond. Then the old prospector and the Mountie traveled the 15 miles to the bridge across Beaver river, then to Rocky Plum's cabin.

[Sam Raymond]

He's gone.

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Cleared out.

[Sergeant Preston]

You're right, Sam.

[Sam Raymond]

He must figure I'm dead.

[Sergeant Preston]

No, not necessarily. From this window you can see the river. He may have seen us save you.

[Sam Raymond]

In that case, he knows we'll be after him.

[Sergeant Preston]

Right. King will find Rocky.

[Sam Raymond]

I want to be with you when you find him.

[Sergeant Preston]

All right, Sam, but we've no time to waste.

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King got Rocky's scent from articles that had been left in the cabin. Once outside, the great dog picked up the scent in the snow and began to follow it. Sam Raymond was silent and grim as he accompanied Sergeant Preston. He didn't know that his one time partner suspected he was being followed. Rocky was traveling light and he traveled fast. The big trapper had spent much of his time outdoors. His strength and endurance matched Sergeant Preston's. And as the Mountie studied the tracks in the snow, he realized the difficulties ahead of him. It was a trying manhunt for Sergeant Preston allowed a minimum of rest for himself, Sam Raymond and the team of huskies. Only an iron willed determination to catch Rocky enabled Sam to maintain the manhunt killing pace without complaint. In four days they had gained slightly on the man they sought. Preston and his companion were only a few miles from the town of Reindeer Ridge when one of the Maori's dogs went lame.

[Sergeant Preston]

Easy, Frida. Easy, lady.

[Sam Raymond]

Will she be able to travel, Sergeant Preston?

[Sergeant Preston]

No, Sam. I'll have to take her out of harness.

[Sam Raymond]

That's a piece of bad luck we could have done without. Look at King. He's Fussing over that dog like a mother with a sick papoose.

[Sergeant Preston]

King, you'll have to work in harness, boy.

[Sam Raymond]

Maybe we can get a dog in Reindeer Ridge.

[Sergeant Preston]

That wouldn't help, Sam. My team's used to working as a unit. Strange dog in the line might slow them down. Come on, Frida. Easy, lady, easy. There you are. You'll ride the sled in style, girl. A day or so off that foot and you'll be all right.

[Sam Raymond]

You know, Sergeant Preston, I know. Savvy? Rocky's scheme.

[Sergeant Preston]

What do you mean?

[Sam Raymond]

Looks to me as if he's heading for Salmon River.

[Sergeant Preston]

The Alaskan border isn't far from Salmon River. Once he's across the line, Rocky will be in the clear.

[Sam Raymond]

He must be nearly dead on his feet. Sergeant Preston.

[Sergeant Preston]

What about you, Sam? It's been a hard trip.

[Sam Raymond]

Well, I haven't complained, have I?

[Sergeant Preston]

Do you want to stay with me or rest in town while I go on?

[Sam Raymond]

I'm with you. And I'm staying with you till we find Rocky. All right.

[Sergeant Preston]

On, King.

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On, you, husky. Outside the town of Reindeer Ridge, Rocky's tracks disappeared from the hard, packed, windswept trail. But King wasn't following visible tracks. Without hesitation, the mighty dog continued the chase. He was leading the team toward a forest of spruce and evergreen trees. In the early darkness, dimming the sky, Sam Raymond recognized landmarks he had passed only a few days before. He was about to point them out to Sergeant Preston when suddenly a shot rang out. Sam. At the sound of the shot, King stopped in his tracks, halting the team as Sam staggered and fell. Preston drew his gun as he hit the ground. Sam, you all right? Sam? There was a red flash as the second shot came from the trees. The bullet missed the mountie's head by inches. He returned. King strained against the harness that prevented him from attacking the ambusher. Sam Raymond lay motionless in the snow while Sergeant Preston studied the growing darkness around him. Though he listened with strained attention, he heard nothing but the anxious whimpers of King, the mount. He moved to Sam's side and felt for a pulse.

[Sergeant Preston]

Sam's alive.

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I'll see what I can do for him. Rocky had suspected he was being followed and had waited in the trees to make sure he saw two men coming after him. He hit one was about to move in for the kill when Preston opened fire. The shots came close, forcing Rocky to draw back to the protection of a huge tree trunk. He waited, then peered around the side of the giant tree cautiously. But in the growing darkness, all he could see was a sled Preston and Sam were concealed by brush. Half blind with exhaustion, he turned and left the scene of the ambush while he fumbled to reload his rifle with spare cartridges from the pocket of his pocket. With his pursuers momentarily stopped, Rocky felt he could safely rest. But the barren, snow covered plains offered no shelter. It was hours later when he saw a lighted cabin ahead. He knocked on the door. It was opened by Billy Gallo.

[Billy Gallo]

Howdy, mister.

[Sam Raymond]

Your folks home?

[Billy Gallo]

My grandma's here. Who is it, Billy? I don't know. He's a stranger. What do you want?

[Sam Raymond]

I. I've traveled a long way, ma' am. I'm hungry and tired.

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I'll pay you well if you'll feed.

[Sam Raymond]

Me and let me rest here for a while.

[Billy Gallo]

Oh, come on in. I have some soup on the stove. It's still hot. I'll put some in a bowl.

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Thanks.

[Sam Raymond]

Thanks a lot.

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In the bright light of the cheerful kitchen, Rocky was a terrifying sight. His eyes were red rimmed and bloodshot from lack of sleep and his face was gaunt beneath his whiskers. Billy stared in silence as the stranger wolfed the bread and soup his grandmother offered. Then, after Rocky went to sleep on a cot near the fire, Billy whispered.

[Billy Gallo]

Golly, Grandma, he scares me. He may be all right, Billy. He looks like a crook. We don't know that he's a crook. Maybe he came to rob us. Maybe he'll wait till we're asleep. Is that he came to the wrong place. Just to make sure he'll not harm us, we'll play a trick on him. What kind of a trick? We'll take the cartridges from his rifle. That's a good idea. But he'll be able to reload if he's carrying extra cartridges. He's not wearing a cartridge belt. Maybe he carries the ammunition in his pockets. Oh, never thought of that. Well, look, he'll be awful mad when he finds his rifle's empty. He ought not know it's empty unless he tries to fire it. Will return the cartridges if he leaves without making trouble.

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Shortly after daybreak the next morning, Billy Gallon was building up the fire in the big kitchen stove. Billy looked at his grandmother apprehensively when the man on the cot stirred and opened his eyes.

[Sam Raymond]

How long did I sleep?

[Billy Gallo]

All night.

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All night?

[Sam Raymond]

Hey, I gotta get going. You should have wakened me.

[Billy Gallo]

You look mighty tired. We thought you needed the rest. Breakfast to be ready in just a few minutes. The fire's all set, Grandma. I'll get some more wood from the woodshed. All right, dear. You'd like to wash up before breakfast.

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What's that?

[Billy Gallo]

I didn't hear anything.

[Sam Raymond]

Sounded like a dog team.

[Billy Gallo]

Maybe we'll have some more company for breakfast. Grandma, there's a dog team heading this way.

[Sam Raymond]

Yeah, I thought so.

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I'll look out and see who it.

[Billy Gallo]

What's wrong, mister?

[Sam Raymond]

Plenty.

[Billy Gallo]

Billy, look out the window. Who's coming? There's one man running beside the sled and another man in the sled. The man in the sled looks like grandma. It's Mr. Raymond, Sam. He's on his way to Dawson.

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They're coming here for me.

[Sam Raymond]

Now get back from the window, both of you.

[Billy Gallo]

That rifle. What are you going to do?

[Sam Raymond]

I'll stop those two for keep. This time I'll open the door just wide enough to poke the rifle through. Now then.

[Quaker Puffed Wheat Advertiser]

Hey, what's it? The rifle's empty.

[Sam Raymond]

You took the cartridges from my rifle?

[Billy Gallo]

Yes, and we took the extras you had in your pocket.

[Quaker Puffed Wheat Advertiser]

Oh, where are they? What'd you do with them?

[Billy Gallo]

You'll never find them.

[Sam Raymond]

Well, I'll deal with both of you.

[Billy Gallo]

Look out, Billy. He has a bread knife. Stay away from him. No.

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I've got you. Let go of me.

[Billy Gallo]

Let go of me, you dirty. Leave Billy alone. Let him go.

[Sam Raymond]

I ought to kill the folio for what you've done.

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Where are those cartridges now? Speak up.

[Billy Gallo]

Outside.

[Sam Raymond]

Outside.

[Billy Gallo]

Go out and try to find.

[Sam Raymond]

How long will that take?

[Billy Gallo]

I don't know. It was dark when I hid them.

[Sam Raymond]

Yeah, and those two are getting closer. There's no time to look outside. Besides, they might suspect something that they see you out there. Where's that door lead me?

[Billy Gallo]

It leads to the woodshed. There's an opening to the outside.

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I can get out of here by going that way.

[Billy Gallo]

Yes, Please go and leave us.

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[Sam Raymond]

Your grandson's coming with me. I'll leave the woodshed door open an inch or so so's I can hear what's said when they start asking questions.

[Billy Gallo]

You're a crook. A dirty crook.

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Shut up.

[Billy Gallo]

Hush, Billy Doos, he says.

[Sam Raymond]

We'll be in the woodshed when Sam and the fellow with him come in here. Don't let them know you see me keep talking to stall em to you. Savvy?

[Billy Gallo]

I'm savvy if you know what's good.

[Sam Raymond]

For you and your grandmother. Kid, you be quiet now.

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Get in there.

[Billy Gallo]

He'll be quiet. Don't hurt him. Please don't hurt him.

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Outside the cabin, Sergeant Preston helps Sam Raymond from the sled.

[Sergeant Preston]

You all right, Sam?

[Sam Raymond]

Don't worry about Me, Sergeant? I'm lucky. That bullet just grazed the side of my head, but I'm doggone sorry the wound force you to stop for the night and take care of me.

[Sergeant Preston]

Forget it, Sam.

[Sam Raymond]

Martha. Hey, Martha.

[Billy Gallo]

Oh, hello, Sam. Come on in.

[Sam Raymond]

Martha, this is Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police.

[Billy Gallo]

Police?

[Sam Raymond]

Sergeant, this is Mrs. Gallon.

[Sergeant Preston]

How do you do, Mrs. Gallon?

[Billy Gallo]

Glad to know you, Sergeant. Oh, Sam, you've been hurt.

[Sam Raymond]

No good. Ex partner of mine shot me.

[Sergeant Preston]

The wound isn't serious, Mrs. Gallon, but the man who shot Sam may have come this way. Have you seen any travelers?

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King had caught Rocky scent as soon as the cabin door opened. He knew the man they followed was inside. He had barked frantically to warn his master. Preston didn't understand the warning. In harness with the team, King was helpless to aid his master. Lowering his head, he caught the traces in his sharp teeth, began to gnaw the leather desperately. Knowledge of Preston's danger made his task all the more urgent. Meanwhile, Rocky and Billy came out of the woodshed. Still holding the knife close to the boy's back, Rocky crept along the side of the cabin. He knew a rifle was on the sled. With the weapon in his possession, he could get the drop on Sam Raymond and the mountie. And then King saw Rocky come from the side of the cabin toward the sled. With an angry snarl, the powerful dog suddenly leaped at the man he knew was an enemy. The force of his charge broke the weakened traces. King was free of the restraining harness. The unexpected attack surprised Rocky. When he turned to meet the dog, Billy broke away from the outlaw and raced to the cabin door.

[Sam Raymond]

Help.

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Help. The cabin door flew open. Sergeant Preston rushed out, his gun in his hand. Behind the Maori was Sam Raymond and Billy's grandmother, Rocky King's guardian, Billy King.

[Sergeant Preston]

All right, boys, on guard. Put your hands up. Rocky.

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Yeah?

[Sergeant Preston]

You're under arrest in the name of the Crown.

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A short time later, Rocky Plum was handcuffed for the trip to Dawson. Billy and Mrs. Gallon explained how they'd emptied the outlaw's rifle while Sam Raymond examined the contents of his oilskin pouch.

[Billy Gallo]

It's a good thing we took the cartridges from his pocket, too. We had, and he'd have reloaded in time to shoot.

[Sergeant Preston]

What about your money, Sam?

[Sam Raymond]

It looks like he didn't have a chance to spend any of the gold or cash.

[Billy Gallo]

It's all here, Sergeant Preston. I'll be glad to mend that broken harness.

[Sergeant Preston]

Why, thanks, Mrs. Gallon. I'm going to accept your offer. No need to apologize, King. You're not being scolded Boy, I'm glad you broke the harness, Martha.

[Sam Raymond]

You helped get my cash from that Stephen polecat. As a reward, I'd like to get you and Billy the trading post. You on?

[Billy Gallo]

Oh, golly, Grandma. That's kind of you, Sam.

[Sam Raymond]

But Martha, you've always been stubborn about taking help from me. But if you were Mrs. Sam Raymond, we could build that trading post together.

[Billy Gallo]

Oh, Sam.

[Sam Raymond]

How about it?

[Billy Gallo]

Why didn't you ask me years ago?

[Sam Raymond]

You'll marry me?

[Billy Gallo]

Oh, of course.

[Sam Raymond]

Oh, boy.

[Billy Gallo]

Yippee.

[Sergeant Preston]

Congratulations, Sam. Yes, boy. This case is closed.

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Sergeant Preston will return in just a moment with a word about our next exciting adventure. One mother after another is discovering that there's one cereal the whole family likes to eat.

[Billy Gallo]

Yes, indeed, that's correct. Quaker puffed rice or Quaker puffed wheat.

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Of course, the youngsters go for them because they're the ones shot from guns.

[Billy Gallo]

And dad reaches for them every time because he likes the toasty flavor of the good natural grain.

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Everybody goes for the nut like sun ripened natural flavor that old mother Nature puts into it.

[Billy Gallo]

In our family, the children like cereal very, very sweet. But dad and I do not want it nearly so sweet.

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And that's the beauty of Quaker puffed rice and Quaker puffed wheat. They are never coated with factory sweetening.

[Billy Gallo]

So my family can sweeten them with sugar just the way they like them.

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And every bowl full gives the family extra food values of restored natural grain amounts of vitamin B1, niacin and iron.

[Billy Gallo]

That's why I'm always glad when the family sings out. Second helping, please.

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[Sam Raymond]

I have an assignment for him in Skagway, Sergeant.

[Sergeant Preston]

In American territory?

[Sam Raymond]

Yes. A new recruit, Constable Harold was supposed to arrive there on the Portland Bell. The ship docked the day before yesterday. The constable hasn't reported for duty.

[Sergeant Preston]

Perhaps he wasn't on board, sir.

[Sam Raymond]

It's possible, Sergeant. I want you to check.

[Sergeant Preston]

Yes, sir. I'll start for Skagway at once.

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Constable Herold will never report for duty. As the sergeant leaves the post at White Pass, an Indian fisherman is bending over the still body of a young man on the beach outside Skagway. There is a bullet wound just above his heart. Constable Herald has been murdered. Don't miss this next exciting adventure. These radio dramas, a feature of Sergeant Preston of the Yukon Incorporated, are created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendle Campbell Enterprises, directed by Fred Flowerday and edited by Fran Stryker. The part of Sergeant Preston is played by Paul Sutton. Sergeant Preston of the Yukon is brought to you every Tuesday and Thursday at the same time by Quaker Puffed Wheat and Quaker Puffed Rice, the breakfast cereal shot from Guns.

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[Teen Vaper]

Use of flavored tobacco by teens is a crisis. Tobacco companies use flavors like cotton candy, watermelon ice, and cool mint to hook kids like me. They seem harmless, but they aren't. Addiction to nicotine sets us up for a lifetime of health problems. Oregon legislators can do something about it. Passing Senate Bill 702A will keep flavored tobacco away from kids. But there are just a few short weeks left for lawmakers to act. Take action to protect kids like me@vors.

[Advocate for Tobacco Free Kids]

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