
The last show of the series. Paladin inherits a fortune and moves to Boston…after narrowly avoiding being poisoned. Original Air Date: November 27, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Pal...
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Paladin
Whenever I'm hired for a job, I can always expect the worst. Little did I know that this time it would mean leaving my dearest friends.
Narrator
Have Gun will travel starring Mr. John Dana as Paladin San Francisco, 1875. The Carlton Hotel. Headquarters of a man called Paladin.
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Hey Boy
Yes.
Paladin
Whoa.
Hey Boy
Excuse me. You finish with breakfast? Hey boy, we'll take D.C. away.
Miles Todhunter
Oh, yes, we are. Come in. Did you meet my sister?
Hey Boy
No, sir.
Miles Todhunter
Hey boy, isn't it?
Hey Boy
He saw.
Miles Todhunter
This is my sister, Lavinia Todhunter.
Hey Boy
Oh, hello.
Lavinia Todhunter
How do you do?
Hey Boy
Was you uncomfortable last night, Missy Todhunter?
Lavinia Todhunter
I was so exhausted from the trip, I hardly noticed. But I do think I like the accommodation to the Carlton. I never thought we'd be able to get a suite with two bedrooms. It's almost like home.
Hey Boy
Why, yes, Missy, Carlton is very nice.
Miles Todhunter
Hotel, but it doesn't compare with anything we have in Boston, Lavinia?
Lavinia Todhunter
Of course not, Miles. But I'm so surprised they have anything at all in this godforsaken country that I'm overwhelmed.
Miles Todhunter
Hey boy. Esau, do you know most of the regular guests who stay here?
Hey Boy
Oh, Esau, he boy know many guests.
Miles Todhunter
Tell me, do you know a Mr. Paladin?
Hey Boy
Mister? Oh, yes.
Miles Todhunter
How long has he been living here?
Hey Boy
Oh, many long time.
Lavinia Todhunter
Could you tell us about him, hey boy?
Hey Boy
Oh, he is a mom.
Lavinia Todhunter
What does he do? What does he look like? Is he married?
Hey Boy
No, ma'.
Lavinia Todhunter
Am.
Hey Boy
No, Misa paladin not married.
Miles Todhunter
My sister and I have heard that he hires his gun, so to speak.
Hey Boy
Misa paladin will be happy to tell you what he does. He very good friend of hey boy. You like to meet him?
Miles Todhunter
No, no, no. We were just curious. We've heard so much about him.
Hey Boy
Would there be anything else?
Miles Todhunter
No, that'll be all for now. Thank you very much. Hey boy.
Lavinia Todhunter
Miles, why don't you want to meet him?
Miles Todhunter
Not just yet, Lavinia. We have to go about this very carefully.
Lavinia Todhunter
Well, we don't have all the time in the world, Miles.
Miles Todhunter
I know, I know. Even so, you must have patience.
Lavinia Todhunter
Don't forget, that lawyer back in boston is looking for him. And if we're too patient, he may locate him before we finish what we came out here to do.
Miles Todhunter
You don't have to remind me. Just let me do the planning.
Lavinia Todhunter
All right, then. Where do we start?
Miles Todhunter
My dear brother, this Hay Boy said Mr. Paladin was unmarried. More than likely, he would be interested in meeting a beautiful young lady from Boston.
Lavinia Todhunter
Oh, why, thank you, Myers. And then what?
Miles Todhunter
You could entrance him, my dear. Get to know him intimately. Oh, and as soon as we know his weak points, and when the time is right, we'll complete our mission.
Lavinia Todhunter
I didn't realize I was going to play such an important role.
Miles Todhunter
You don't object, do you?
Lavinia Todhunter
Of course not. For a hundred thousand dollars, how could I? Besides, he. He may be very enjoyable company while he's still.
Hey Boy
Oh, good morning, Mr. Paladin.
Paladin
Good morning, hey boy. Well, the dining room is rather crowded this morning. Did Ms. Todd Hunter come down yet?
Hey Boy
Well, Issa, she waiting at your table over there in corner.
Paladin
Ah, yes.
Hey Boy
You're getting in rough, Mr. Paladin.
Paladin
How's that?
Hey Boy
This makes for in ro you have breakfast with missy doander.
Paladin
She's a very charming lady, hey boy.
Hey Boy
Also very pretty.
Paladin
Yes, hey boy. I'm taking her on a little tour of the city this morning. Would you Have a carriage waiting for us out front around 9:30, please.
Hey Boy
Yes, sir. Have a nice breakfast, M. Thank you.
Paladin
Hey boy. Good morning, lavinia.
Lavinia Todhunter
Oh, good morning to you, paladin.
Paladin
I hope I didn't keep you waiting.
Lavinia Todhunter
I didn't mind at all.
Paladin
How's your brother today?
Lavinia Todhunter
Oh, he's much better, thank you. It was just a slight cold. The change in climate, I guess.
Paladin
You should have asked him to join us.
Lavinia Todhunter
I did, but he prefers having breakfast in his room rather than getting dressed.
Paladin
Say, I was just talking to hay boy. He'll have a carriage for us at 9:30, and we'll take that ride I promised you.
Lavinia Todhunter
Oh, wonder.
Paladin
We go up to russian hill, over to chinatown, Meg's wharf, and even the barbary coast, if you're brave enough.
Lavinia Todhunter
Well, as long as you're around to protect me, why should I be afraid of anything?
Paladin
That's what I like to hear. You are going to see so many interesting places today, you'll forget you ever knew boston.
Lavinia Todhunter
Oh, it sounds so exciting. But I'll tell you what I'm looking forward to more than anything else.
Narrator
What's that?
Lavinia Todhunter
Having dinner in your suite tonight. Alone, just the two of us.
Paladin
Did we have that planned for tonight?
Lavinia Todhunter
Yes. Why?
Paladin
I have two tickets for the opera tonight.
Lavinia Todhunter
Oh, no.
Paladin
Well, if you really don't want to.
Narrator
Go.
Lavinia Todhunter
I'd much rather keep our original plans.
Paladin
Then I'd be the last person to break them. It'll be dinner tonight in my room.
Miles Todhunter
Just the two of us.
Paladin
Alone.
Lavinia Todhunter
Paladin, the waiter is here.
Paladin
Oh, yes, yes, yes. You wish to order, monsieur.
Miles Todhunter
Lavinia? Oh, where have you been all day?
Lavinia Todhunter
With paladin. Where else?
Miles Todhunter
It's after 5 o'.
Paladin
Clock.
Miles Todhunter
I was worried about you.
Lavinia Todhunter
As long as I'm with him, you needn't be. Oh, he treats me like a queen.
Miles Todhunter
Now, you're not becoming infatuated, Miles.
Lavinia Todhunter
Don't be silly.
Miles Todhunter
I'm just testing, that's all.
Lavinia Todhunter
Then stop it. Granted, he's a handsome, debonair, exhilarating man, But I wouldn't take him in preference to a hundred thousand dollars and you know.
Miles Todhunter
All right, all right. Now, what about tonight?
Lavinia Todhunter
Just as we planned. Dinner in his room at 8. Oh, did you get the brandy?
Miles Todhunter
Yes, his favorite kind. And the poison? It's all fixed. I put the poison in the brandy, resealed the bottle. It's ready for delivery.
Paladin
Good.
Lavinia Todhunter
Now, miles, you'd better go over the details again. I don't want anything to go wrong.
Hey Boy
All right.
Miles Todhunter
Just before you arrive, I'll have the brandy delivered to his room with my compliments for being so gracious to my sister and me during our visit to san francisco. Then, after dinner, he'll open the bottle.
Lavinia Todhunter
Pour the drinks, and I'll pretend to sip while he slowly drinks. His death.
Miles Todhunter
Precisely. And then the coup de grace. To avoid all suspicion, you will leave the room quietly, come back here, and at a late hour, I'll go to his room, undress him, put his body in the bathtub, fill it with water, leave everything as natural as it should be, and return to my room.
Lavinia Todhunter
And then tomorrow morning, when I go down to breakfast to meet him, I'll hear the dreadful news. Mr. Paladin drowned in his bathtub last night. I'll be completely distraught, and we'll leave on the afternoon train.
Miles Todhunter
A most happy trip back to boston to regain our rightful inheritance.
Lavinia Todhunter
Miles, you're sure nothing can go wrong?
Miles Todhunter
Why should they? This is the way I disposed of his aunt. And this is the way I'll dispose of him.
Lavinia Todhunter
That was simpler. She was your wife. You. You were there with her every minute yourself. You didn't have to rely on me to see that she drank the brandy.
Miles Todhunter
True. If she hadn't been so stupid as to will her estate to an unknown nephew she hadn't seen or heard from In 30 years, I wouldn't have to go to all this trouble.
Lavinia Todhunter
Well, it's your own fault. You should have made sure of the contents of that.
Miles Todhunter
Well, you know, she assured me I was the only heir. Of course, I never thought to question it.
Lavinia Todhunter
You mean to say that during two years of marriage, she never mentioned Paladin or any other possible relative?
Miles Todhunter
As far as I knew, she was all alone, with no one to turn to for love and affection. Except her. Dear, dear miles.
Lavinia Todhunter
I guess she showed you.
Miles Todhunter
Well, could have been worse. At least I receive everything after him. She could have left me out of the will altogether.
Lavinia Todhunter
That's true. Well, I think I'll get dressed for the evening. This is one engagement I don't want to miss.
Narrator
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Paladin
Yeah. Just a minute. Just a minute.
Hey Boy
Mr. Piloting.
Paladin
Hey boy, come in.
Hey Boy
You shaving?
Paladin
No, I just finished. What have you got in that bag?
Hey Boy
Oh, things you ask hey boy to get. Box of sweets for Misty Todd Hunter. Hey, fancy ribbon, huh?
Paladin
Very nice.
Hey Boy
And a bottle of brandy.
Paladin
Now, let's see that. Yep, your memory is improving, hey Boy. That's the right brand, all right. Now, what else?
Hey Boy
And the afternoon mail. And a paper you forget to pick up when you come back from your little tour.
Paladin
Anything important?
Hey Boy
No. Oh, except maybe big fat letter from Boston.
Paladin
Boston? Let me see that. Just put everything on the chest over there. Hey boy. Ah, see? Hey boy, listen to this. And we've had great difficulty tracing you, but we now have assurance from the Pinkerton agency that you are the right party. It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of your aunt Grace.
Hey Boy
And Grace didn't know you had an aunt, Mr. Paladin.
Paladin
I didn't either.
Hey Boy
Oh. What else does let us say?
Paladin
She has left an estate valued at more than $100,000. And according to her last will and testament, you are the rightful heir.
Hey Boy
Oh, a hundred thousand dollar.
Paladin
May we suggest that you present yourself at our offices as soon as possible? The proper credentials. If we do not hear from you within six weeks, we will fulfill the alternate wishes of said will, and the estate will revert to the only other living heir, her second husband, one Miles Toddhunter.
Hey Boy
Todd Hunter.
Paladin
Miles ToddHunter. Signed, C.L. glazer Council for the estate.
Hey Boy
You're a municipality. Could that be the same Todd Hunter that I guessed he had hotel?
Paladin
I don't know. He has the same name. He's from Boston. It's quite a coincidence.
Hey Boy
He not ever talk to you about you any, Grace?
Paladin
No. I wonder if this really is my aunt. Hey boy.
Hey Boy
How could he boy know if you don't?
Paladin
Hey, wait a minute. Wait a minute. I vaguely remember my father saying that he had a sister who ran away from home in Illinois when I was just a youngster. Her name was Grace. They'd heard that she had gone to New York, but they never found out for sure.
Hey Boy
Well, then, could be same Grace.
Paladin
Could be. These attorneys and Pinkerton agents rarely make a mistake.
Hey Boy
What you gonna do?
Paladin
Well, I think I'll go to Boston.
Hey Boy
That's a far long way. When you leave?
Paladin
Oh, for a couple of days, maybe. First thing I better do is send a telegram to this lawyer here. Take his name and address. Just say I received his letter that I will be in Boston in the very near future.
Hey Boy
Lisa.
Paladin
Huh? Miles Todhunter.
Hey Boy
You go talk to him, Mr. Paladin.
Paladin
I don't know, hey boy. If he's the same one, he would know that I was named in his wife's will, wouldn't he?
Hey Boy
Oh, yes, sir.
Paladin
He's been very friendly. His sister has been extremely friendly. You'd think that one of them would have mentioned it by now, wouldn't you?
Hey Boy
Oh, yes, sir.
Paladin
So I see no reason why I should go talk to him. Do you?
Hey Boy
No, sir. What about your dinner tonight with me, see? Todd?
Paladin
Hannah. Well, there's no need to change our plans, hey Boy. I'm not leaving tonight. We won't start packing until tomorrow. No, I might as well enjoy the evening with missy Todhunter.
Hey Boy
Yes, sir. Then, hey boy, better remind chef to have dinner ready by 8 o'.
Paladin
Clock. Right. And before you go, will you draw some hot water in the tub?
Hey Boy
Yes, sir.
Paladin
I'm going to take a relaxing bath and do a little reflective thinking. Your brother was very thoughtful, Lavinia. This is my favorite brandy.
Lavinia Todhunter
Yes, yes, He. He wanted to show his appreciation for all your kindnesses to us.
Paladin
Oh, this is my second glass. And you've. You've hardly touched yours.
Lavinia Todhunter
I know. I. I like the aroma more than the taste.
Paladin
Drink up. It warms the blood.
Lavinia Todhunter
Well, I. I feel a little too warm as it is.
Paladin
Yes, you do seem uncomfortable. Is something wrong?
Lavinia Todhunter
Oh, no, no, I. I guess it's just the hour. It's getting rather late. We've had a busy day.
Paladin
Yes. Now, I wonder who that could be. Excuse me.
Hey Boy
Miles.
Miles Todhunter
Oh, Paladin, come in. Well, I. I just came by to see if Lavinia was still.
Paladin
Here she is. Come here. Come here.
Miles Todhunter
You see, it was getting so late.
Lavinia Todhunter
That I didn't realize what time it was. Miles.
Paladin
Oh, she's a big girl, Miles. You don't have to worry about your sister.
Miles Todhunter
I wasn't exactly.
Paladin
Oh, I must thank you for the brandy, Miles. Won't you join us and have a glass?
Miles Todhunter
No, no, but thank you.
Paladin
Nonsense. Sit down.
Miles Todhunter
Really, Paladin, I didn't mean to intrude like this.
Lavinia Todhunter
You can stop babbling now, Miles. Get your hands up. Paladin.
Paladin
What?
Miles Todhunter
No. Lavinia, don't shoot him. It'll make too much noise.
Lavinia Todhunter
I said get your hands up. Paladin.
Paladin
All right. It is quite a surprise, Lavinia. I didn't know you carried a derringer in your purse.
Lavinia Todhunter
Oh, shut up and keep quiet. Well, Miles, your brandy didn't work. What do we do now?
Miles Todhunter
Give me a chance to think. What happened with the brandy?
Lavinia Todhunter
You probably forgot to put the poison in it.
Paladin
Poison?
Lavinia Todhunter
Yes, Paladin, you should have been dead an hour ago.
Paladin
Well, I. I must have opened the wrong bottle.
Miles Todhunter
The wrong bottle?
Paladin
Hey boy brought me a bottle a couple of hours before yours arrived. They were identical.
Lavinia Todhunter
Well, Miles, that's something you didn't think of. Why don't I just shoot him and be done with?
Miles Todhunter
No, no. We'll be caught before we can get out of here.
Paladin
Yes, the shot would wake the hotel Luvin.
Lavinia Todhunter
I'd be willing to take the chance.
Miles Todhunter
Now, there's no reason why we can't go through with our original plan. Where's the other bottle?
Lavinia Todhunter
Look in his liquor cabinet.
Paladin
You really wouldn't expect me to drink the brandy now, Lavinia.
Lavinia Todhunter
If you don't, then I'll be forced to shoot you.
Paladin
Either way, I lose, huh?
Lavinia Todhunter
Either way.
Paladin
Then I think I prefer being shot. Give me the gun. Give it to me. I'll take the gun. Miles. You.
Lavinia Todhunter
You shot me.
Hey Boy
Miles.
Paladin
He's dead. Oh, no. Hey Boy, I can't tell you how much I appreciate you coming all the way over here to oakland with me.
Hey Boy
Well, not often you go on such clothes. Long trip, Mr. Paladin? Too bad missy wong couldn't get off work and come with us to say goodbye.
Paladin
Yes, she wanted to.
Hey Boy
Well, maybe better she not come. She'd be crying big tears on here Boy shoulder all the way back to hotel.
Paladin
Here you are, Mr. Peladoon.
Narrator
Right on the spot. Thank you, driver.
Paladin
There you are. Thank you. Oh, you need help with those bags? No, hey Boy and I can handle them. You will wait for him, won't you?
Narrator
Oh, yes, sir.
Paladin
And see that he gets back to the carlton.
Narrator
You count on me, Mr. Paladin.
Paladin
Good. Oh, here, hey Boy. I'll carry the big one.
Hey Boy
Oh, all right.
Paladin
Let's go. Ah, we want car 14, hey boy.
Hey Boy
Well, we. We better hurry, Mr. Paladin.
Paladin
That's all right. Got. That's my car right over there.
Hey Boy
What we do with these bags?
Paladin
I put them in the vestibule. The conductor will take care of them for me. Here we are.
Hey Boy
Up they go. There we are. That's it.
Paladin
Now, remember, hey Boy, the other trunks are ready to ship. I'll write you and let you know where to send them misa polish.
Hey Boy
When will you come back?
Paladin
I don't know, hey boy. All depends on how long it takes me to liquidate my aunt's estate. Several months at least then you never know. I may take a liking to Boston and settle down there permanently.
Hey Boy
It won't be St. Carlton Hotel while you're gone.
Paladin
Oh, now, I've left many times before, Haybourne, you saw.
Hey Boy
But this is time. You will not come back.
Paladin
Maybe you never can be sure. Just don't forget me. Keep looking for me. I may be back.
Hey Boy
Yes, sir. I hope so.
Paladin
Oh, and don't forget to send me the San Francisco papers. I want to be sure and follow Ms. Todd Hunter's trial.
Hey Boy
Oh, what do you think they do with her?
Paladin
Send her to jail for a few years?
Hey Boy
Well, you better go, Miss Patty.
Paladin
Yes. Now, hey boy, look, if. If you and Ms. Wong decide to get married, give me plenty of notice. I will be back for that.
Hey Boy
Oh, we realize. Thank you. I'll let you know. All right.
Paladin
Goodbye, hey boy.
Hey Boy
Goodbye, Misa. Goodbye.
Lavinia Todhunter
Goodbye.
Paladin
Goodbye, Misael.
Narrator
Have Gun Will Travel, created by Herb Meadow and Sam Rolfe, is produced and directed in Hollywood by Frank Paris and stars John Dana as Paladin with Ben Wright as Hey Boy and Virginia Greg as Ms. Wong. Tonight's story was specially written for have Gun will travel by Mr. Paris. Featured in the cast were Vic Paron, Bartlett Robinson, John James and Lynn Allen. Tonight, CBS Radio brings to a close this current series of programs. This is Hugh Douglas extending best wishes to you from the cast and crew of have Gun Will Travel.
Paladin
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Paladin
Sam.
This episode presents a digitally restored classic 'Have Gun Will Travel' radio drama, following Paladin, a sophisticated gunslinger based in San Francisco, as he becomes embroiled in a deadly inheritance plot. The story artfully blends suspense, duplicity, and a dash of wry humor as two Bostonians lure Paladin into a web of intrigue for a $100,000 inheritance. The production is a shining example of vintage radio Western storytelling, enhanced by modern restoration techniques.
[01:41] – [05:59]
[06:39] – [12:24]
[14:34] – [16:57]
[18:28] – [21:20]
[22:03] – [24:19]
Miles' Manipulation:
“You could entrance him, my dear. Get to know him intimately. Oh, and as soon as we know his weak points, and when the time is right, we'll complete our mission.” [05:49]
Lavinia’s Chilling Calm:
“For a hundred thousand dollars, how could I? Besides, he may be very enjoyable company while he’s still.” [06:05]
Inheritance Discovery:
“We now have assurance from the Pinkerton agency that you are the right party…it is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of your aunt Grace…She has left an estate valued at more than $100,000.” — Paladin reading letter [15:17–15:42]
Failed Murder Plot:
“Well, Miles, your brandy didn’t work. What do we do now?” — Lavinia Todhunter [20:04]
Paladin’s Resilience:
“Either way, I lose, huh?” — Paladin, facing poison or gun [21:01]
A standout Western radio drama episode, “From Here To Boston” is a riveting tale of greed, deception, and cool-headed justice. The dynamic between Paladin, the Todhunters, and Hey Boy—woven through with sly barbs and sudden danger—captures the best of classic radio storytelling. Enhanced audio restoration ensures listeners are fully immersed in every twist and turn.
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