 Two armed men against my derringer are not very good odds But it's the chance. I'll have to take if you expect me to bring your sister back alive Have gone will travel Starring mr. John Daner as Paladin San Francisco 1875 the Carlton Hotel headquarters of the man called Paladin Yeah, who isn't? You locked door miss a paladin. It didn't lock itself a boy. Oh, you know you really do this miss a paladin Just closing the barn door before the horses are stolen. Oh Horses are not allowed in hotel. Yes, boy. That's why I sent you to the livery stable and everything said You load big gun and little cousin to the little cousin. Oh, you know the derringer It's kind of insurance. I need for this trip. What about the horses? Oh, yes, uh, man That's a boy has fast horse ready. He said unless you want a way to get fresh ones on trip most unusual Shorties at prickly pear Springs Louise in Lonesome Valley a one-eyed in hangman's gout How is a paladin? Why you go these strange places? Well, uh, get fresh horses. Hey, boy I just put the list with my coat over on the bed with you, please You're not a boy where you go, but he will still help you back. No, no Don't bother. I'm all ready as soon as I finish with these guns Hey boy Hey boy, I told you I was all packed now. You didn't need to open the saddlebags All right, all right now, you know that's why the door was locked. That's payroll money for a railroad construction crew They had one shipment stolen they've hired me to bring this one in I'm traveling alone to avoid attracting attention So for your own protection, hey boy and for mine don't mention this to anyone you understand Hey boy, I Guess the sight of so much money has left you speechless for once Constipation is something people don't talk much about but it can be a problem for anyone even doctors and When constipation occurs It's interesting to see just what doctors consider important about a laxative. They might use or recommend Now a majority of the doctors we heard from had this to say a laxative should be effective Gentle close to natural acting a medicine that can be used with complete confidence Well pleasant tasting chocolate at x-lax is effective overnight. It helps you toward your normal regularity X-lax is so gentle so close to natural acting. There's no upset That's why many doctors and millions of people use x-lax with complete confidence x-lax the laxative that helps you toward your normal regularity gently overnight I rode hard for five long days and had as many layers of trail dust on my clothes to prove it Finally, I arrived safely at the miserable town of terminal Dirty as I was I began to feel cleaner as I rode along the filthy street crowded with the riffraff and the Lowlife who follow construction camps and then suddenly to my amazement I saw a young gentleman strolling along as immaculately dressed as if he had just stepped out of a fashionable Haberdashers in New York City And I wasn't the only one who saw him two men were lowering him into an alleyway And I realized the young man was headed for trouble Hey, look out, mister. Look out behind you You all right. Yes, I guess so Boated me a good one didn't they there were two of them They told me that a man had been injured in here. I'm afraid you fell for an old trick here Let me help you up. Oh, thank you, sir Well, I owe you my life. I would say They very well could have done me in I must repay you so my name is Henry Matthews, Jr Mine's Paladin, but no, don't worry about repaying. Oh, I insist, Mr. Paladin You will have supper with us meet my father and sister Your sister, Mr. Matthews in a town like this, but of course why not? well, I Your clothes make you somewhat out of place in terminal Much less your sister. I see what you mean. I suppose it was my clothes that attracted those ruffians I was looking this curious place over. We've only just arrived, but come along. You must meet my family I didn't know there'd be a hotel in this town. Oh, you have quite a surprise in store, sir Yes, I'm sure I have We're nearly there, Mr. Paladin. It's just around that building. You're like father. He's a good sort Alice is attractive enough, but rather stuffy at times You know, I still can't get overseeing you in a place like terminal Abroad maybe you say on the Champs Elysees Well, actually we were all set to take a grand tour this summer But father decided a trip west would be good for us and I love it Alice hates it Father's president of the railroad you see and oh there we are Well, I'll be It's fathers especially built for him a private railway coach on a siding it's really quite nice inside I think you'll like it. Oh, I'm sure I would mr. Matthews, but I really can't I'm much too dirty and dusty for such accommodations I don't even have fresh clothes no problem at all first a bath then your choice in my wardrobe. I Would say we're practically of a size Did you say bath of course the very least I could do shall we I'd be a fool to refuse I should explain I'm delivering some Important papers so even though my saddlebag seemed filled I don't have other clothes no need to explain Tie up here at the end of the vestibule our man will stable your horse. Thank you If you like I'll place your saddlebags in the coach safe. I'm sure father won't mind Fine. I'll bring them in my Valuable papers will be right at home and you're safe right up after you mr. Peloton. Thank you, sir Oh, there's Alice Henry Matthews, Jr. Just what do you think you're doing? Hello Alice? I saw you from inside with this This man, Jr. You aren't bringing him inside. Are you yes Alice? I am he did me a very great favor He's staying for supper my sister Alice mr. Peloton. How do you do miss Matthews, Jr? Do you have to subject us to the company of just any saddle tram you drag in from the street Alice really? I thought you had better taste I'm terribly embarrassed mr. Peloton. Well, perhaps he's right. I'm not a very pleasant looking supper companion at the moment We'd we better make it some other time That looks like a boarding house of sorts over there nonsense. You're coming inside and we'll make Alice eat her words You just follow me. Are you coming? Huh? Oh Yes, all right, if you insist I do What were you looking at those two men who try to rob you where are they no they've disappeared. I Think they were watching us. Well, don't worry about them. We'll be safe inside Will we Truthfully Matthews I'd rather tangle with those toughs out there than go inside to face your sister Smoking more now But enjoying it less Have a real cigarette. Have a camel. So good So rich So mild Here's the reason why You can say that again If you're smoking more these days, but enjoying it less then change the camels the best tasting cigarette of all Start to really enjoy smoking again I soon forgot about the two rough-looking men outside It was hard to believe that I was in the miserable town of terminal The luxury of the Matthews private railway car left nothing to be desired bath shave Clean towels and a handsome a tailored suit gave me a new outlook on life To your good health paladin and to yours sir. I think that washed away the last of my trail does Well, I must say paladin Alice's saddle tramps become more of a gentleman than she ever met in Boston There's a surprising that's open water can do plus clean clothes. Oh, it's not just that It's obvious you're a man of culture and intelligence. I can hardly wait till Alice sees you Do you and your sister often have shall we say differences of opinion? I'm just a younger brother dear Alice She's convinced I have no judgment whatsoever She may be right most of the time, but I get rather tired of having to prove it I'm sure to show her up with you, but we'll soon find out father ought to be back now He had some business with the foreman of the construction crew. Yes. I am looking forward to meeting him I imagine he's in the drawing room. He is Right here father. What says Alice has been telling me about you inviting some drifter to supper. That's exactly what he did father complete stranger. Oh Good evening, Miss Matthews Alice dear. It's not polite to stare May I say Miss Matthews? That's a lovely gown you're wearing Junior what the devil is going on father may I present mr. Paladin my drifter as well as my benefactor He saved me from being beaten and robbed this afternoon. How do you do sir? Well, welcome aboard mr. Paladin anyone who can keep junior out of trouble is a good man Really Alice. He doesn't seem so objectionable not in junior suit father. Oh, it's not my suit any longer Fits him better than it did me anyway. Didn't mr. Paladin have any clothes of his own. He was traveling light Delivering valuable papers. Didn't you say paladin? I believe they're now delivered. I brought your payroll from San Francisco Mr. Matthews is in the coach safe. What didn't tell me paladin you brought it alone Well, one rider attracts less attention than an armed guard Amazing I like your style mr. Paladin. We needed that cash desperately. Well, this calls for a celebration a double one I've already asked cook to prepare something special on champagne father. Good for you junior. Let's go into supper I think for once you've done the right thing. Thank you father. I thought you'd approve My arm miss Matthews Thank you Is not often a simple man of the saddle has a chance to dine with so gentle a lady. Oh Shut up My pleasure man I'd have been quite skeptical if someone had told me when I wrote in a terminal But I'd soon be dining in plush surroundings on continental cuisine with the president of a railroad His son and very lovely daughter Miss Alice Matthews took every opportunity to discount me as being any kind of gentleman, but to her brother's delight I was able to counter her every move After supper she excused herself for a breath of fresh air on the vestibule I would have been very happy to join her but mr. Matthews wanted to talk business and talk He did for nearly an hour. Yes, sir. Mr. Paladin There's plenty of money to be made in the west our railroad will serve the new mine Just open limitless possibility really father our guest has been riding night and day on our behalf We ought to turn in so he can have the rest. He's certainly earned We've been terribly Forgive us. Oh, there's nothing to forgive. I've enjoyed the company and the supper was superb my Complemast your chef and my deep appreciation to miss Matthews as dear Alice rather retreated in confusion didn't she say I Didn't see her come back into the coach and no doubt retired some time ago Business talk rather bore as Alice and Paladin here showed her up beautifully on any other subject. Well, I didn't mean to Exactly she deserved it. I'm forever grateful to you show mr. Paladin to his quarters Stay clear of the window. What was that like a stone someone threw it into the coach. Wait a minute Yeah, here it is. It's under the table There's a note tied to it a note what good that mean we'll soon see And there's a ring in it wasn't miss Alice wearing this Yes This is hurry. I don't understand. I'm afraid I do this note Miss Matthews is being held for $10,000 ransom She's been kidnapped Maggie your rug looks like new shampooed it myself right on the floor and you said impossible That's when I was all tired out with nagging backache and muscular aches and pains And am I glad I took your tip about that you said try Dones pills good advice That's Dones pills and analgesic and mild diuretic to the kidneys nagging backache also headache dizziness and muscular aches and pains may come on with overexertion Emotional upsets or everyday stress and strain Dones pain relieving action is often the answer and they also offer mild diuretic action through the kidneys So if nagging backache is making you feel worn out tired and miserable with restless sleepless nights Don't wait try Dones pills used successfully by millions for over 60 years See if they don't bring you the same welcome relief Get Dones pills today to save money by Dones big economy size The crudely scrawled note demanded $10,000 for the return of the young lady Also stated that her brother was to deliver the money behind the terminal saloon at midnight and he was to come alone and Unarmed the Matthews senior and junior offered rather drastic solutions I'll deliver the money and then thrash the scoundrels. We'll call out the whole construction now have them and tear this town apart Gentlemen gentlemen either way miss Alice might be harmed the two men who tried to rob Henry and then followed us here are probably behind this No, we'd better comply with their orders with one exception What do you mean paladin is obvious that if you took the money they'd take you to demand double the ransom Now it's almost midnight. I'm already dressed in your clothes and we'll have to take the chance that they'll mistake me for you And if they don't I'll Well, I'll simply tell them I'm her older brother after that. I'll just see what I can do but couldn't die It's brave of you to offer junior, but mr. Paladin's better equipped for this sort of thing We'll pay you well. No, I wouldn't think of it. That's very sporting of you mr. Paladin, but nonsense Can't I even go with you they said alone this but he won't be armed no not with my six gun Just it's little cousin well concealed. I beg your pardon my derringer good idea mr. Paladin Now there's only one thing that bothers me. Yes your sister The kidnappers might accept me as her brother But I doubt if she will I Had a feeling I was being watched from the moment I stepped out of the railway coach The gambling saloons were doing a big business. So there were very few people on the streets I found the terminal saloon and walked behind it into the darkness The vague feeling that someone was behind me suddenly grew less vague When I felt a gun barrel against my back. Don't move mr No guns eh good thing for you we We followed your orders to the letter What are you doing just putting a bag over your head mr. And I'll turn around That's satchel and stick out your hands. Oh, what's the meaning of it? I ain't taking no chances. Yeah, what what do you think you're doing with your hands tied and your head covered you stay out of mischief There we are All the money in this bag you see for yourself. Oh, don't you worry. I will Right now. We're gonna take a little wagon trip move The line mr. Climb down How can I I can't see with this confounded sack on my head my hands are tied I'll just help you Yeah, you do sure ain't good at getting in and out of wagon get up. Let's go inside You get them. I got them money too Guess we hit pay dirt this time. Yeah, and we're gonna double it my father will hear about this Oh, that's right, sonny. We'll get word to him. Should I put him in the other room with the girl? Yeah, I won't take good Look at this money. Come on rich boy Here's your little brother lady wrapped up nice and neat. I don't believe you See for yourself, I'll take the sack off and show you Yeah When they tell you Alice dear sister, are you all right? Put your arms around me miss Matthew as you're supposed to be my sister my arms around you you might just save our lives our lives. Oh Yes Like this yes hug me now and listen carefully don't move suddenly, but put your hand under my coat There's a derringer strapped under my arm get it for me I can't reach it without moving you've got to my wrists are tied now pretend you're reaching up to kiss me I couldn't kiss me There I've got it now put it in my hand. I can hold it When I turn to face them drop to the floor Now for brother and sister Don't move gentlemen. He's got a guy to get him hit the floor. I was Are you all right miss Matthews? Yes, are they dead? They are Oh, thank heavens Mr. Paladin I Must apologize for the way I acted Don't give it another thought miss Matthews It seems our whole family is indebted to you Isn't there any way I can show my gratitude well You might untie my hands Next time you refresh enjoy a frosty ice-cold Pepsi Cola sociability Charlie. All right Kay. How's this Pepsi is light Refreshers without filling you like to refresh have a Pepsi right now. We'll offer it to everybody Charlie I will enjoy Pepsi at the fountain. It's delicious at home, too Have one at lunch or with a snack At the beach or at dinner wherever you go wherever you're thirsty Pepsi is there It's here, too in our B sociable song For the weekend have plenty of Pepsi around pick up an extra carton today CK I'm sociable with Pepsi everyone is Have gun will travel Created by Herb Meadow and Sam Rolfe is produced and directed in Hollywood by Frank Paris and stars John Daner as Paladin with Ben Wright as Hey Boy and Virginia Greg as Miss Wong Tonight's story was specially written for have gun will travel by Rod Peterson Featured in the cast were Jack Edwards, Polly Bear, James Nusser, Jack Moyles and Eleanor Berry and now here's a special word from our star John Daner The current crusade for freedom campaign is important to all of us The forthcoming summit meetings could yield real results for peace and freedom or they could turn into a propaganda parade for the communists Now one pressure on the communists to come to terms is truth the whole truth radio free Europe sends through the iron curtain Your truth dollars or half dollars or whatever you can give will help do the job Send your truth dollars to crusade for freedom care of your postmaster This is Hugh Douglas inviting you to join us again next week when CBS radio presents have gun will travel