Martha Neil | Have Gun Will Travel (11-20-60)

Summary

---

Old Time Radio Westerns – Martha Neil | Have Gun Will Travel (11-20-60)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date of Episode: September 5, 2025
Original Air Date: November 20, 1960

---

Episode Overview

This episode of “Old Time Radio Westerns” presents a digitally restored broadcast of Have Gun Will Travel, starring John Dana as the iconic Paladin. The featured story, “Martha Neil,” transports listeners to Greenwood, where Paladin is drawn into the unresolved murder of a young newcomer. Through detective work and human insight, Paladin uncovers a tale of jealousy, love, and betrayal—a classic Western mystery with a tragic twist.

---

Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

Setting the Stage: Paladin Leaves San Francisco (03:00–04:00)

• Paladin prepares to leave San Francisco for Greenwood, escaping a noisy railroad convention at the Carlton Hotel.
• Light banter with Ms. Wong and “Hey Boy” introduces the episode’s warm, familiar side characters.
• Sets up Paladin's journey: “Where you going, Mr. Paladin?” – Ms. Wong (03:00)

Arrival in Greenwood & Mysterious Tensions (05:00–06:41)

• Paladin visits a dining room, observing a strikingly beautiful young woman (Martha Nell) with her protective escort Sam.
• Sam bristles at Paladin’s glance at Martha, leading to a tense but defused exchange:
  “Keep your eyes off my girl.” – Sam (05:41)
  Sheriff Clem Brady intervenes, revealing Sam’s jealous nature and close relationship with Martha.

The Unsold Mystery: Roy’s Murder (06:41–09:10)

• Sheriff Brady reveals the central mystery: Martha Nell’s husband, Roy, was recently killed after a big gambling win.

• Town pressures the sheriff for a solution, but all suspects seem to have airtight alibis.

• Sam, close to Martha and Roy from their days back East, has become Martha’s protector since the murder.

  “It was her husband that was killed not more than six weeks ago. Just a boy, Paladin, barely turned 20… So far, there hasn't been one lead I could nail down.”
  — Sheriff Clem Brady (07:23)

Paladin Investigates: Interviews & Suspicions (09:26–13:13)

• Paladin questions Martha at the general store, uncovering the night’s timeline and Sam’s involvement.
• Sam is hostile to Paladin’s inquiries, wanting Martha to forget the murder.
• Paladin continues interviewing townsfolk and poker players—finding nothing but cooperative alibis.

The Saloon & New Leads (13:13–15:41)

• Paladin grills the barkeep and saloon regulars about possible out-of-town suspects, but nobody recalls a stranger.

• Paladin and Clem reconsider whether the motive was strictly robbery, raising the possibility of personal vendetta or other motives.

• They discuss Sam’s closeness to Martha as a possible angle, but his alibi appears solid.

  “Would he [Sam] have any reason?”
  — Paladin (15:01)

The Attempt on Paladin’s Life (16:15–17:27)

• As Paladin returns to his hotel, someone takes a shot at him.

• With Clem’s help, Paladin survives the assassination attempt with only a wounded arm.

• The attack suggests his investigation is making someone nervous.

  “Somebody took a shot at me. They ran down that alleyway.”
  — Paladin (16:15)

Martha Nell’s Confession: The Tragic Truth (17:58–20:41)

• Martha Nell secretly visits Paladin at night, leading to a tense confrontation.

• When she threatens Paladin with a gun, the sheriff arrives, and Martha confesses:

  • She killed her husband Roy, staged the robbery, and attempted to kill Paladin to cover up the truth.
  • Her motive: “Roy would never let me leave him. It was the only way I could have Sam.” (20:03)

  “Yes, I killed Roy. Then I took his money to make it look like he was robbed.”
  — Martha Nell (19:54)

• Overcome, Martha dies (implied suicide).

Aftermath & Reflection (20:41–22:41)

• Clem and Paladin reflect on the tragedy and the unpredictability of love and human emotion.

  “Love can do strange things, Clem. Especially to a young girl like her.”
  — Paladin (21:09)

• Paladin returns to the Carlton, greeted by Hey Boy, sharing a moment of weary humor about avoiding “very pretty and very young” women (22:41).

---

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On small-town jealousy:
  “That boy protects her like a bandy rooster.”
  — Sheriff Clem Brady (06:42)

• On the pressure of an unsolved crime:
  “Sure set this town on its haunches.”
  — Sheriff Clem Brady (07:23)

• On human motivation to murder:
  “Roy would never let me leave him. It was the only way I could have Sam.”
  — Martha Nell (20:03)

• The episode’s moral core:
  “Love can do strange things, Clem. Especially to a young girl like her.”
  — Paladin (21:09)

• Wry closing humor:
  “Today I am not interested in the very pretty and the very young.”
  — Paladin (22:41)

---

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Paladin prepares to leave San Francisco: 03:00
• Tense dining room encounter: 05:41
• Sheriff explains Roy’s murder: 07:23
• Paladin questions Martha: 09:26
• Saloon investigation: 13:47
• Attempted shooting: 16:15
• Martha Nell’s confession: 17:58–20:41
• Paladin and Clem reflect: 21:06
• Return to the Carlton / closing humor: 22:41

---

Tone & Style

• Maintains the classic Western mix of hardboiled investigation, dialogue laced with dry humor, and a touch of tragic romance.
• The digital restoration, as noted by the host, brings out the richness of background sounds—from creaking saloon doors to the emotional weight of private confessions—immersing listeners in the Golden Age of radio drama.

---

Summary

“Martha Neil” is a classic example of Have Gun Will Travel’s blend of Western mystery, psychological insight, and emotional drama. Paladin’s investigation uncovers not just a criminal, but the devastating consequences of loneliness and forbidden love. The restoration efforts by OTRWesterns further enhance the immersive storytelling that has made the series a cherished classic.

---

Transcript

[Ms. Wong]

This is the story of the 1. As a custodial supervisor at a high.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

School, he knows that during cold and flu season, germs spread fast. It's why he partners with Granger to stay fully stocked on the products and supplies he needs, from tissues to disinfectants to floor scrubbers, all so that he can help students, staff and teachers stay healthy and focused. Call 1-800-GRAINGER Click grainger.com or just stop by Grange Granger for the ones who get it done.

[Narrator/Host Andrew Rines]

This is the story of the 1. As a maintenance supervisor at a manufacturing facility, he knows keeping the line up and running is a top priority. That's why he chooses Grainger. Because when a drive belt gets damaged, Grainger makes it easy to find the exact specs for the replacement product he needs. And next day delivery helps ensure he'll have everything in place and running like clockwork. Call 1-800-GRAINGER click granger.com or just stop by Grainger for the ones who get it done. 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.

[Paladin]

You came to me with a gun. You call it righteousness. Call it by its right name, murder.

[Hey Boy]

Have gun will travel. Starring Mr. John Dana as Paladin. San Francisco, 1875. The Carlton Hotel. Headquarters of a man called Paladin.

[Paladin]

Oh, Ms. Juan. Oh, Mr. P. I'm sorry I frightened you, didn't I?

[Ms. Wong]

Yes, sir. I was going to knock on your door and all of a sudden you come out. Oh, you surprised me. Si Wong.

[Paladin]

You're making the rounds a little early this morning, aren't you?

[Ms. Wong]

Many extra rooms to be cleaned for new guests. Big convention for railroad men begins today.

[Paladin]

Oh, that's right. I'd forgotten. Looks like I'll miss all the excitement.

[Ms. Wong]

Where you going, Mr. Pilot?

[Paladin]

On to greenwood.

[Ms. Wong]

Oh, is that long way from San Francisco?

[Paladin]

No, not far. It's about 30 miles.

[Ms. Wong]

I think maybe you come back before convention ends.

[Paladin]

Ms. Wong, if it's like that last convention we had at the Carlton, I just as soon stay away until it's over.

[Ms. Wong]

Oh, missy Wong, remember. Plenty noisy, huh?

[Hey Boy]

I'll say it was.

[Ms. Wong]

I'll say it was. Oh, me. Mr. Wong remembers something else, too.

[Hey Boy]

What's that?

[Ms. Wong]

They make plenty big mess in rooms.

[Paladin]

Yeah, I'll bet.

[Ms. Wong]

I'll bet.

[Paladin]

Well, that stage will be leaving in a few minutes. I better get downstairs. Now, don't work too hard.

[Ms. Wong]

Ms. Wong, you have a nice experience.

[Paladin]

Thank you.

[Hey Boy]

For some years now, we've been asking you to send your dollars to CARE to help the hungry and needy overseas. Here's what some of those dollars have done. They have bought milk and sterilization equipment so that 100,000 school children in Israel can have a glass of milk every day. Thanks to this equipment, Israel is now providing its own milk for these children so the next CARE Dollars can go to help another needy area. Your CARE dollars have sent medical instruments and laboratory equipment to a new small hospital being built in the Philippines. This hospital will bring the first medical care to this area in centuries. Care dollars have furnished farm tools, building machinery, cotton cloth and other needs so that refugees in Vietnam could erect 27 villages. But there's much more to be done and many more people to be helped in all parts of the world. Won't you continue to help? Won't you continue to send your dollars to care? New York 16. New York.

[Paladin]

It had been two years since I'd seen Clem Brady, the sheriff of Greenwood. Now he was asking for my help. His letter seemed urgent. I welcomed the opportunity to renew his friendship and to get away from San Francisco for a few days. Clem wasn't in his office when I arrived, so I went over to the local dining room for a late midday meal and a cup of coffee. The place was empty except for a young couple sitting on the other side of the room. A rather unusual couple. The girl the most strikingly beautiful young lady I'd ever seen. My admiration must have been fairly obvious, for at one point she returned an embarrassed smile. This prompted her escort to step over to my table.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Hey, you.

[Paladin]

Yes?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Keep your eyes off my girl.

[Paladin]

I. I suppose I was staring, but no harm intended.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

You're new here, ain't you? That's right. Well, let me warn you. Don't be flirting with her again.

[Paladin]

I wasn't flirting.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Call it what you like. Just remember what I said.

[Paladin]

Now you look, mister. Hey, Clem. Clem Brady.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

How are you? They told me you were by the office. What's going on here?

[Paladin]

Oh, this young man and I were just having a friendly conversation.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Looked to me like he was about to tear at each other's throat. What's the matter, Sam? Nothing, Sheriff. Nothing at all. I didn't know he was a friend of yours.

[Paladin]

Just a misunderstanding, Clem. I was admiring the young lady over there and he got the wrong impression.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Sam, I've told you time and again, you're gonna get yourself in a pack of trouble if you don't stop being so hard nosed. Jealous. You gotta be careful, boy. Yeah, I. I guess I was in the wrong again, sheriff.

[Paladin]

Sorry.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Remember what I say, sam. That boy protects her like a bandy rooster.

[Paladin]

Maybe he's got a good reason. She's pointed beauty.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Ain't she though?

[Paladin]

Now sit down, Clem. Have a cup of coffee with me. Yeah, might as well. We'll get you a cup. If that waiter ever comes out of the kitchen.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Oh, he'll be out. Oh, it sure is good to see you, paladin. I didn't know whether you'd be able to come or not.

[Paladin]

Why not? About time we met up again.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Bye, sheriff.

[Ms. Wong]

Hello, sheriff. Clem.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Hello, martha. Now.

[Paladin]

My, my, my. She is a charmer.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Yeah. It's pitiful, though.

[Paladin]

Pitiful?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Well, she's part of the reason I asked you to come up here.

[Paladin]

How's that?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

It was her husband that was killed not more than six weeks ago. Just a boy. Paladin barely turned 20. Sure set this town on its haunches. Oh, I get pressures all around me to clear this up.

[Paladin]

How did it happen?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

The boy had been gambling at the saloon. He'd won a lot of money and left the table around midnight. Was ambushed in an alley about a block away.

[Paladin]

Robbed?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Yeah. Poor kid was from back east. Him and martha nell had just been here a couple of months. So far, there hasn't been one lead I could nail down.

[Paladin]

What about the men who lost money to him that night?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Every one of them has a good alibi.

[Paladin]

Maybe it was a stranger passing through, Saw the boy winning and then waited for him to leave.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

I don't think so. We don't have many visitors in this town, Especially on a Monday night. That's when it happened. I'm sure it was somebody right here in town.

[Paladin]

Do you think he's still here?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Nobody's left town or acted suspicious or anything.

[Paladin]

How'd the girl taken?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Pretty bad at first. But sam's been a lot of help to her.

[Paladin]

Yeah? How does he figure in this?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

He'd known her husband back east. He's the only one they knew when they came out to settle here. After the killing, he sort of took charge. He's done a good job of it, too. From the looks of things, they'll probably end up getting married. Sam's a nice boy, except he's a little hot headed.

[Paladin]

Where do I start, clem?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

The main thing is to get to know the people that was in the saloon that night. Maybe with a fresh mind on it. You Might discover something I've overlooked.

[Paladin]

Was the boy in the habit of gambling? No.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

It's just it was the first time anyone ever knew of him visiting the saloon. Martha nell can tell you about that.

[Paladin]

Then I should go have a talk with her first.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

That's a good idea. She works over at the general store.

[Paladin]

Right.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Well, if I'm going to have a cup of coffee with you, I better go in the kitchen and get it. My.

[Ms. Wong]

And your change, Mrs. Butler. Thank you, Martha. Now, bye. Bye. I'm sorry she took so long, Mr. Paladin.

[Paladin]

That's all right.

[Ms. Wong]

Now, I'd forgotten the last question you asked.

[Paladin]

Yes. You were going to tell me why your husband went to the saloon that night.

[Ms. Wong]

Yes. Well, it was kind of a celebration for roy. He'd gotten his first paycheck from the freight office, and I just got my job here at the store. Seemed that everything was beginning to come our way. He and sam came by for me when the store closed and the three of us went over to the dining room. Roy bought us the biggest steak suppers on the menu.

[Paladin]

Your husband worked with sam at the freight office?

[Ms. Wong]

Yes. Sam got him the job there.

[Paladin]

What happened after supper?

[Ms. Wong]

Roy wanted to buy sam a celebration drink. So they took me back to the rooming house and left to go to the saloon. That's the last time I saw roy alive.

[Paladin]

Why didn't sam come home with him?

[Ms. Wong]

Roy was having such good luck at the gaming tables, he didn't want to leave. So sam came on back to the rooming house.

[Paladin]

Does he live at the same place you do?

[Ms. Wong]

He did. Then he had the room across the hall from ours. When he came back, he knocked on my door and told me Roy'd be home later. It wasn't more than an hour after that when sheriff clem came and told me what had happened. Sam.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Hi.

[Ms. Wong]

You got off early.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Yeah. Thought maybe we could take a ride out to willow grove.

[Ms. Wong]

All right. But you'll have to wait till we close. I have to lock up tonight.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

You buying up the store, Mr. Paladin?

[Ms. Wong]

Sam.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Well, he's been in here long enough.

[Paladin]

Do you keep tabs on everybody who comes into this store?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Sam, there ain't much going on in greenwood that I don't know about. Especially when it concerns Martha Nell.

[Ms. Wong]

Sam, Mr. Paladin was just asking me some questions about roy's murder. He's helping sheriff klim.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Look, Paladin, Sheriff knows as much about this as martha nell does. Now, you let him give you all the answers. There's no need for you to get her all upset. It's better she forget about this whole thing.

[Ms. Wong]

I don't mind answering questions, Sam, if it'll help them find the killer.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

I know what's best for you. Just let me handle it. Oh, Sam.

[Paladin]

You may be right, Martha Nell. I guess I did take up quite a bit of your time.

[Ms. Wong]

I. I didn't mind, really, mister.

[Paladin]

Well, thanks anyway. Perhaps I'll be seeing you again before I leave town. Good day.

[Ms. Wong]

Goodbye.

[Paladin]

Have a commander. Welcome aboard.

[Hey Boy]

Try new king size philip morris commanders. New because the tobacco in them is vacuum cleaned and the cleaner the tobacco, the better it tastes. Yes, the cleaner the tobacco, the better it tastes. Philip morris commanders are made by a new kind of machine, the Mark 8. That takes rich, full flavored tobacco and first gently vacuum cleans it, then rolls the cigarette fully in, evenly cuts the ends clean and firm. The result is new philip morris commanders with the cleanest tobacco ever rolled in a cigarette. Try a pack. You'll get a full round. Kingsize of solid smoking pleasure. Because the cleaner the tobacco, the better it tastes. Noticeably better.

[Paladin]

Have a commander. Welcome aboard. I spent the first two days in greenwood Getting acquainted with the men who had been at the poker table with martha nell's husband the night he was killed. As far as I could determine, sheriff brady was right. They all had good alibis, and they were all anxious to help us find the man who did it. I also spent a couple of hours each night in the saloon talking to the regulars and to the barkeep.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

No, sir, Mr. Paladin. If there'd been a stranger in here that night, I'd have remembered.

[Paladin]

Strangers stick out like sore thumbs in this town.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Care for another drink?

[Paladin]

No. No, thank you. Has there been any suspicious rumors about who could have done it? Not that I've heard.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Well, Paladin.

[Paladin]

Hi. Hello, Clem.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Where you been all day?

[Paladin]

Out in the countryside, talking to some of the men who were in here that night.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Here for a drink, sheriff?

[Paladin]

Yes.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Make it rye, Barney.

[Paladin]

Yes, sir.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

What you find out?

[Paladin]

Same thing you did. Nothing new.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Yeah, it's a tough one all right, sheriff. Oh, thanks. Y.

[Paladin]

Clem, let me ask you something. We've been going on the basis that he was killed for the money robbery. Now, could there have been any other reason?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Well, he was robbed.

[Paladin]

Yeah, I know, I know. But did he have a run in with anybody?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

He was just a newcomer, like I told you. Him and his wife had only been here a couple of months. Just happy little lovebirds trying to get a start in life. It was robbery. Pure and simple.

[Paladin]

Tell me more about this boy, Sam. Would. Would he have any reason?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Not likely. He was Roy's best friend.

[Paladin]

I know. But he's also pretty cozy with Roy's wife now that he's dead.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Well, I suppose you could make something out of that if you wanted to. But it's a natural thing to happen. I'll admit it crossed my mind at one time. But don't forget, he was in bed when it happened.

[Paladin]

How can you be sure?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

When I went over to give Martha nell the bad news, he came out of his room across the hall, Said he heard the commotion. He'd been in bed, all right.

[Paladin]

Did she also tell you that he stopped by earlier to tell her that Roy was still at the saloon?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

She did. And that was proof enough to eliminate him when it did cross my mind.

[Paladin]

Ah. Well, it's been a long day, Clem. I think I'll go back to the hotel and get some sleep.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

All right. I'm gonna stay here for one more drink, and I'll be doing the same.

[Paladin]

I'll see you in the morning. Good night.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Good. What happened?

[Paladin]

Somebody took a shot at me. They ran down that alleyway.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Come of you men. Look down there. See if we can find anybody. You hurt bad?

[Paladin]

No, I don't think so.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Can you walk up to your room?

[Paladin]

Yeah, sure.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Somebody go get the doctor. Tell him to meet us at the hotel. Let me give you a hand, pal.

[Paladin]

Well, there you are, mister. That ought to do it. Thanks, Doctor. You keep your arm that sling for a few days. You'll be all right. Good. Clem, did your men find anybody?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

No. I was sore.

[Paladin]

That's too bad.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Well, good night, gentlemen.

[Paladin]

Night, doctor. You come by the office tomorrow, Mr. Paladin. I'd like to take another look at your arm. I'll do that, Doctor. Thank you. Well, Clem, whoever shot me could very well be the same man we're looking for.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Yeah, but I can't figure out what they have against you.

[Paladin]

Well, maybe I've asked a few too many questions the last couple of days.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

But you don't have any ideas.

[Paladin]

Nope.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Well, I'll let you get some rest. Maybe we'll come up with something in the morning.

[Paladin]

I'll give it a lot of thought.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Good night.

[Paladin]

Good night. Clem. Yeah? Who is it?

[Ms. Wong]

It's me, Martha Nell. May I come in?

[Paladin]

Sure. Here, let me turn up the light.

[Ms. Wong]

No, leave it low. Someone may see us.

[Paladin]

It's kind of late for you to be out alone, isn't it?

[Ms. Wong]

Well, I heard what happened. I Wanted to see if you were all right.

[Paladin]

I was very thoughtful. But that isn't the only reason you came, is it?

[Ms. Wong]

What do you mean?

[Paladin]

You want to tell me about sam, don't you?

[Ms. Wong]

Well, yes, I guess I should.

[Paladin]

You've been covering for him. He's the one that killed your husband.

[Ms. Wong]

How did you know?

[Paladin]

Why haven't you told the sheriff?

[Ms. Wong]

Martha, now I've been too afraid.

[Paladin]

Wait a minute. Did someone follow you here?

[Ms. Wong]

Not that I know of. Why?

[Paladin]

There's somebody outside my door. Sam, get over behind that chest.

[Ms. Wong]

Don't open the door, Mr. Paladin. Keep quiet. Don't open the door.

[Paladin]

You. Give me that gun.

[Ms. Wong]

Don't move or I'll shoot.

[Paladin]

Come in. Watch it, Clem. Get down. You all right, Clem?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Yeah. Yeah. What's going on in here?

[Paladin]

Martha Nell pulled a gun on me, Martinell.

[Ms. Wong]

I'm not a very good shot.

[Paladin]

If you were, you would have killed me tonight in the alley. That was you, wasn't it?

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Yes, Martha Nell.

[Ms. Wong]

Yes, it was me. Sheriff. I killed Roy too.

[Paladin]

What?

[Ms. Wong]

Yes, I killed Roy. Then I took his money to make it look like he was robbed.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

But why?

[Ms. Wong]

Roy would never let me leave him. It was the only way I could have Sam.

[Paladin]

Does sam know?

[Ms. Wong]

No. When he came back that night and went to his room, I slipped out and waited till roy left the saloon. Everything worked out just as I hoped it would. Until you came into town, Started stirring things up again. I wish you hadn't done that, Mr. Pallet.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

I'll go get the doctor.

[Paladin]

It's too late, Clem. She's dead.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Oh, no. What a pity.

[Paladin]

Yeah.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

I can't believe a pretty little thing like that'd shoot her own husband. Why would she do it?

[Paladin]

Like she said, she was in love with sam.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Just doesn't make sense.

[Paladin]

Love can do strange things, Clem. Especially to a young girl like her. Here we are, Ms. Paladin. Yeah. Thank you, driver. Yes, sir. My pleasure.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Good day.

[Hey Boy]

Oh, Mr. Paladin.

[Paladin]

Well, hello. Hey boy.

[Hey Boy]

Hey boy, I wonder when you come back here. I take your suitcase.

[Sheriff Clem Brady]

Thank you.

[Hey Boy]

Oh, why you got sling on your arm?

[Paladin]

Oh, just little accident. Nothing serious.

[Hey Boy]

Boy, that's good.

[Paladin]

You come home just in time. Oh, in time for what? To miss our big railroad convention?

[Hey Boy]

Everybody left last night.

[Paladin]

Hey boy, that's the best news I've had all week. Yes, I thought you'd be happy to know. How's Ms. Wong holding up?

[Hey Boy]

Oh, not so good.

[Paladin]

She not come to work today, all tired out. But she'll be back tomorrow. I warned her not to work too hard. Hey boy, take my suitcase up to the room when you please. I'm going to stop in the bar and get a drink. My throat's a little dusty.

[Hey Boy]

Oh, Mr. Paladin, there a very pretty.

[Paladin]

Young lady in there, boy, she like to meet you sometime. Maybe you have drink with her. Oh, how pretty. Oh, very pretty and very young.

[Hey Boy]

You'll see her.

[Paladin]

Well, hey boy, this may come as a surprise to you, but today I am not interested in the very pretty and the very young.

[Hey Boy]

If you're having Thanksgiving at your house this year with loads of relatives expected, then make double certain you pick up a pack or two of Sylvania Blue Dot flashbulbs when you're out doing your big Thanksgiving grocery shopping. Pictures taken with Sylvania Blue Dots will help make this Thanksgiving a day to remember forever. And don't forget. Only with flash do you get all the sharp, clear details, day or night, anytime, anywhere, with any camera. And incidentally, right now your dealer is making this special offer with the purchase of just a pack of Sylvania Blue Dot Flashbulbs, the world's largest selling brand. You'll get a lavishly illustrated 32 page flash guidebook called It's Easy to Take Better Flash Pictures. Loaded with helpful hints and tips, suggestions and secrets of expert photographers, this book shows you the right flashbulb for every kind of film. Yes, this book will help you take the best Thanksgiving pictures you've ever taken. So hurry. Thanksgiving is this Thursday. Get your Sylvania Blue Dot flashbulbs now. 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 Jack Moyles, Sam Edwards, Charlie Lung, Bartlett Robinson and Ann Whitfield. This is Hugh Douglas inviting you to join us again next week when CBS Radio presents have Gun Will Travel.

[Ms. Wong]

Sam.

[Narrator/Host Andrew Rines]

This has been a presentation of otrwesterns.com and we hope you enjoyed. Please take some time to like and rate this episode within your favorite podcast application. Follow us on Facebook by going to otrwesterns.com Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube channel. By going to otrwesterns.Com YouTube become one of our ranch hands and unlock some exclusive content. We want to thank our most recent ranch hands, Steve and Ron W. Who joined us recently. You too can join by going to otrwesterns.com donate send us an email podcasttrwesterns.com and you can call and leave us a voicemail. 707-986-8739 this episode is copyrighted under the Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Copyright. For more information go to otrwesterns.com copyright have a great day and thanks for listening.