C (9:18)

Am.

B (9:18)

Howdy, boys, this is Mary Jane Carter from the next ranch. Well, howdy, ma'. Am. Well, it's mighty nice to have neighbors like you, Ms. Carter.

C (9:25)

Thank you.

B (9:26)

When we were kids we used to play together. Well, it's too bad you grew up, boy. If you don't mind, Mary Jane and I would like to talk with you a few minutes. Oh, be glad to, Monty. Yeah, anything to keep out of work. That's him. Let's go into the house. You boys keep things going till I get back. Oh, come on, Dean, let's get all the stink weed cleared out of Paradise Valley. All right, Monty, what was it you wanted? Well, according to Mary Jane, instead of me inheriting a nice piece of ranch property, I've got a white elephant on my hands. Well, I don't get it. What do you mean? I'm just finding out that there's an eight thousand dollar mortgage due on this place two weeks from today. Hey, that ain't good. Didn't you know about this before?

C (10:13)

That's the part I don't understand.

B (10:15)

The least that lawyer could have done was to tell me about it before I came way out here. Why, I haven't got a chance in the world to raise that much money. Have you talked to the lawyer? Yeah, and if you ask me, I don't trust him no further than I could throw a Brainer Bull to the tail.

C (10:28)

The bank holds the mortgage. It's Banker Jenkins that owns the two ranches that join this property on the north and south.

B (10:34)

Oh, now I get it. If he forecloses on this place, then he'll own the entire strip.

C (10:39)

That's exactly right.

B (10:40)

But 8,000 bucks? Why, heck, all I own is my automobile and the finance company owns it. What am I supposed to do, tell you how to raise the money? I don't know, but it's got me buffaloed. This place is worth 15 or 18,000 bucks. But it's worth a nickel. And I hate to think of that banker getting it for a lousy 8,000. Well, I reckon there's no need to cry over spilt milk. But what do we do next, Marty? We'll stop work on the place for a few days so we see what we might do to figure this thing out. Well, that stopping work will be good news to slow in beam.

C (11:10)

Well, I must run along, Marty. I have to prepare supper for Daddy.

B (11:13)

You know, I sure do appreciate your help, Mary Jane.

C (11:16)

I wish I could really help.

B (11:18)

Oh, Ms. Jane, I was just wondering. What were you wondering? Oh, nothing.

C (11:25)

Anyway, we can help Marty, please let us know.

B (11:28)

Well, it's been mighty nice meeting you, Miss Mary Jane. See you soon, I hope.

C (11:32)

I hope so. Bye, Marty. Don't forget to call on us.

B (11:37)

Oh, boy, he sure is some fine looking girl. Texas is full of them. Then you take all the rest. Just leave her to me. Oh, no, you don't. You keep away from her. Oh, oh, sure, sure, sure. I wouldn't think of cutting in on you, Marty. Jose. By the way, what are you doing tonight? Well, I thought I'd better ride into town. Might run into that lawyer again. What are you gonna do? Well, I'm kinda tired. Thought maybe I might hit the hay early. Well, let's call on Floyd and Dean and give them the bad news.

C (12:07)

Oh, Why, hello, boy. Won't you come in?

B (12:25)

Well, thank you, ma'. Am. I was just passing by and I thought I'd drop in and say hello.

C (12:29)

That's nice of you. I'm just sitting around reading. Daddy just went to bed.

B (12:34)

Oh, that's nice of him. Oh, I mean, he did. Where's Marty? Almighty rode into town. Said he was going to try and find that lawyer again.

C (12:44)

I do hope he finds a way to meet that banknote on his place.

B (12:47)

Well, it doesn't look too good at this point.

C (12:49)

How do Al and Jimmy feel about it?

B (12:51)

Well, just between us, they're not too bright. That is about business matters. Said they'd have the whole thing figured out before the night was over.

C (13:01)

It's sweet of them to be so encouraging.

B (13:03)

Yeah. Oh, well, they'll come up with some school idea.

C (13:09)

Do I hear guitar?

B (13:10)

Yeah. Who plays one around here?

C (13:13)

No one that I know of.

B (13:15)

Then it can only be one of four guys. Alan, Jimmy ain't that romantic. And I doggone sure ain't doing it. So that leaves just one guy.

C (13:23)

You mean Monty?

B (13:24)

I mean Monty. The big sibber. Said he was going to town.

C (13:27)

I'll look out the window.

B (13:29)

Anybody that would sib to a pal like that, that's who it is.

C (13:32)

He's sitting at the end of the porch.

B (13:34)

Say, wait a minute. Let's let him serenade us. You know, this could be fun. Wait. Listen. Listen.

C (13:41)

You're the sweetest ro.

B (13:51)

And you belong to me. You got me right in O's and exes in my book of memories. You've heard them sing about the one rose and the rows of San Antone. But they could never paint you in a picture or a song. You're the sweetest road in Texas and you be belong to me. Well, my trusty guitar, if that doesn't put a little romance in her veins, then her heart's as cold as an old empty jug. Hi, Yamati. How about another chorus once over lightly. Why, you dirty dog, you. I thought you was going to bed early. Yeah, and how are things in town with Lawyer Smith?

C (15:16)

Listen, if you two got your wires crossed.

B (15:21)

Dan, I'm Crosserman. Get out of here. I'm trying to get some sleep. You get the lawyer out here tomorrow and leave the rest of Dean in there. But what good will that do? Well, just don't ask any questions just as we tell you. Anything to get all your trouble. You guys don't make sense. What good will it do to have the lawyer out here? Now look, it won't cost you a thing to do as we ask. Now will you let well enough alone? All right, I'll call him up in the morning. Right now I'm going to hit the hay. See you guys in the morning. Okay. Now look, you two guys, either you let me in on this or I'm going to put a couple of great big scorpions in your bed about midnight. All right, we'll let you in on it. But I wouldn't put money wise because he's liable to back out. Well, come on, what is it? Well, tonight, while you and Monty was out double crossing each other, Dean and me drove into town and bought this. Yeah, look under this blanket, for God's sakes. A barrel. What are you gonna do with a barrel? Well, we're gonna use it for something mighty special. And as soon as Monty's had time to get to sleep, we're gonna commence. How do I take it you're Mr. Smith? That's right. Where can I find Mr. Hale? Well, he went over to the Carter place. He's due back most any minute now. I suppose he told you of the unfortunate mortgage the bank is holding against this place. Yes, sir, he has and he's mighty upset about it. Yes, it's most regrettable, but since it's an inheritance anyway, he way I'll look at it, I told Marty this morning that he ought to pack up and head Back to California? Yes. From what Monty tells me, you boys are his closest friends. Well, I guess you'd say we're friends all right. Monty's kind of funny fella. You know, we believe in getting what we got coming and let the other fella worry for himself. That's sound thinking, my boy. Sound thinking. You see, it's like this, Mr. Smith. We're kind of put out at Monty for hauling us all the way out here to Texas and making work horses out of it. Yes. It ain't right. That isn't right. I can easily see your point of view. Hey, boy, come here a minute. All right, all right. What's he so excited about? I have no slightest idea. Yes, sir, Mr. Smith. I say it's every man for himself this day and time. That's right. What's wrong, Chloe? Oh, plenty. I've been watching this water well all morning. The doggone water's contaminated. Contaminated? That's odd. Water hereabouts has always been very good. Well, something has turned the water black and it keeps bubbling. Let me look. Say, wonder what makes that. Say, this is most unusual. I can't understand why. Quick, son. Lower that bucket into the well and fill her up. Yes, sir. You know, this thing's almost impossible. Well, I hope it ain't poisoned. We've been drinking this. Quick. Sign up for the bucket. That's it. Now. Now let me see. What do you reckon's wrong, Mr. Smith? You say it's been bubbling up? Yeah, all morning long. Just like there was somebody down in the water blowing bubbles up to the top. That'd be kind of foolish. I don't reckon there's nobody down there, do you? Now listen, boys. Does anyone know about this? No, just noticed it this morning myself. You're sure Monty Hale doesn't know about this? Oh, I'm sure he does. Say, that's all. Now. Now. Now look, boys. How would each of you like to have a nice new hundred dollar bill a piece? Oh, one hundred dollar bill. Now you're talking our language. Just. Just say nothing about this to anyone, especially hail no one, you understand? Right. Here is a hundred dollars for each one of you. Oh, good. But wait a minute. What about our partner, Dean? Oh, well, here's a hundred for him, too. Now remember, not a word to anyone about this. It'll be our little secret, huh? Yes. Leave it to us, Mr. Smith. I know I can depend on you boys. You look honest to me. The minute Marty gets in here, come to rush into town to see me. But I have some important News about his mortgage. And be sure he doesn't discover this. This contaminated water well. Oh, sure, sure. Just leave everything to Mr. Smith. I'm telling you, Jenkins, there's enough oil under that ground to make it rich. Why, it's bubbling up of the well just like. Well, just like there was somebody under the water blowing bubbles up to the top. Now look, guys, this doesn't make sense. What's it all about? Oh, we can't tell you, Monty, but just do as we say and everything will be all right. It's. You can't miss. Yeah, we can't explain it. Money. You see, we made a deal with a certain party not to. All right, all right, what do I do now? Go see Mr. Smith. He's in town waiting for you. Tell him that you've arranged for the mortgage money to be sent here tomorrow and that you're going to pay off the bank notes. But what if he waits until tomorrow and I can't pay? Oh, don't worry about that. Then give me something to worry about. This doesn't make sense to me. Now look, Marty, the way I got this figured out, he's going to get big hearted and offer to buy the place outright. And don't settle for a cent less than 50,000. 50,000 for this place? Don't worry, if you play your cards right, he'll pay it. Yeah, tell him the old place is dear to your heart or something. Yeah, and make it sound real. I wish you guys would tell me what this is all about. You'll do better if you don't know. Now remember, don't even budge till he offers you 50,000. Just act like an innocent baby. Monty, my boy, I'm glad you dropped in. I've been working mighty hard in your behalf. I sure appreciate all you're doing, Mr. Smith. And I've got some good news. No, you. You didn't find out. Find out what? Oh, oh, nothing. That is. What was this good news? Thanks to a friend of mine in California, I've got enough money coming in by extra press tomorrow to pay off the notes. What's that? Like I said, I can pay off the mortgage tomorrow. Oh, but you can't do this. I mean, now. Now look, son, that's what I meant when I said I've been working hard on your behalf. Believe it or not, Monty Hill, my boy, I've arranged for the bank to buy your place outright, including the note against it. And it's a nice profit to you. Now what do you think of that? Ah, that's mighty nice. You, Mr. Smith. How much do you think they'd give me? Well, believe it or not, I talked him into paying you the sensational price of $15,000. Oh, I'm sorry, Ms. Smith. I wouldn't sell for that. Now, don't be foolish. Hail. That's fine. Straining a point, mind you. Straining a point. I may be able to anti them up to 20,000. That's mighty kind of you, sir, but in memory of my dear uncle, miss. Uncle Herkimer. Yes. Yeah, I couldn't sell for that kind of money. Now, thou look. Hell, my boy, I know you're sentimental. Jenkins, the banker owns the property on each side of you. Now, he must have your script to complete his section. He's authorized me to bargain with you. So I'm. I'm going to stretch a point and offer you $25,000. I'm sorry, Ms. Smith, I. $30,000. That's nice of you, sir, but. 40,000. You don't understand, sir. I love the old place. And my last offer, $50,000. Well, in a case like that, I'm sure uncle Herkimer would forgive me for letting the old place go. It's a deal. Y they come. Hurry, Dean. Hide away. And when we're sure Monty's closed the deal, I'll give you the signal. Well, I know exactly what to do. Just leave it to old Dean, man. Old man. Old Smith will turn a handspring when he finds out you just ain't a woofing and be ready to catch his stomach. Well, boys, I've got news for you. Howdy, Mr. Smith. Hello, boys. How are you? What is that, Monty? I've sold the place at a nice profit thanks to Mr. Smith. I'll go get the other papers, sign them and the deal is closed, Mr. Smith. Oh, the deal is all closed, is it, Mr. Smith? Yes, it's all closed, boys. And by the way, are you sure Marty knew nothing about that oil well? I mean the water well. Oh, on our word of honor, we didn't tell him a story. You know, for a while today I thought he might be wise. But no, he wouldn't have sold his whole cheap if he'd have known. Here's the paper, Mr. Smith. I've got my money in the bank and your client owns my ranch. Boys, I've just sold Paradise Valley to Mr. Smith for $50,000. Good for you. Say, did one of you fellows move that barrel of crude oil I bought in from town yesterday? Well, I didn't know anything about it, Dean. What was that Son. Well, I bought a small barrel of crude oil yesterday, and the last time I saw it, it was sitting up on the water well sand. Now, where is it? On the water well? Yeah, I put it up there so I could fasten it out. It must have fell in the water. Oh, no, no, you didn't do that.

C (24:22)

You.

B (24:22)

You must be joking. What's wrong, Mr. Smith? I ain't joking. That's where I left it. No. No, it couldn't happen to me. You lied to me, son. Some. Is it too much? $50,000. Look, what's this all about?

C (24:36)

$50,000 for one little barrel of oil?

B (24:40)

50,000. Just chicken feed. Uncle Herkimer is happy now. I'm beginning to catch on. I get it now, brother. You not only get it, you got it. $50,000. What do I care for 50,000? Money grows unfree. Thank you, Marty Hale. The riders of the Purple Stage and our guest star will return in a few moments. And now let's welcome back to the All Star Western Theater microphone our guest star, Marty Hale. Bring him out here. Thank you, folks. Well, boy, it's been a lot of fun being here with you guys today. Right now I got to go home and practice my lines for some more play acting on the Republic lot tomorrow. Well, then I reckon we'd all better get in a word, Marty, so how about telling them about it? Well, there's not much to tell for except that I've been busy with the writers of Purple Stage the past week making the great picture along the Oregon Trail. Who did you say you'd been busy with? Why, the writers of Purple Stage. That's a sang and act from Texas. Oh, the Riders. The Purple Stage. Never heard of them. But in all seriousness, Monty, it's a real pleasure working pictures and radio with a fine star like Monty Hale. Come back to visit the folks again real soon. You bet I will, Foy. So long, folks. Men of the west from out of the west with another of your favorite songs of the West. America's great western singing stars, boy willing. And the riders of the Purple Stage sing. So long to the Red River Valley. So long through the Red River Valley My open and wangling is through and so farewell to the home corral and all the old fowls I want to go home to the old empty bunkhouse where we dream the hours away Just send my mail to the end of the trail so long to the Red River Valley I roll up my bedding and pack up my clothes and lighten my heart with a song for where I'LL be traveling nobody knows I've got to be moved. Go on to the old empty B Where we dream the hours away Just stand my mail to the end of the Cloud River Valley. Well folks, it's been nice having you with us again. Hope you'll be with us again next week. Until then, this is Foy Willing speaking for Al, Jimmy Dean and all of the Riders of the Purple Stage saying so long and good luck to you all. On the Hollywood You've heard your All Star Western Theater a VM Bear production starring America's great Western singers, Boy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage. Our guest star today has been Marty Hale, now appearing in Republic's All Color Westerns with the Riders of the Purple Sage. My name is Cotton Seed Clark inviting you back again next week for your All Star Western Theater. It.

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