 Now as howling winds echo across the snow-covered reaches of the wild northwest the Quaker Oaks Company laters of Quaker Puff Wheat and Quaker Puff Rice the delicious cereal shot from guns in cooperation with the mutual broadcasting system present by special recording Sergeant Preston of the Yukon It's Yukon King swiftest and strongest lead dog of the Northwest Breaking the trail for Sergeant Preston of the Northwest out at police in his relentless pursuit of lawbreakers Gold gold discovered in the Yukon a stampede to the Klondike in the wild race for riches back to the days of the Gold Rush and The adventures of Sergeant Preston and his wondered of Yukon King as they meet the challenge of the Yukon Adventure will begin in just a moment Is electricity your friend yes in most cases it can be a bad enemy though If you direct it through electrical wires which have frayed insulation and can result in costly fires Remember the electricity in your home should be your servant not your boss But careless wiring will help electricity take over Check the wires on your electrical appliances lamp cords and the other items in your home that have electric wires To make sure that the insulation is in good condition and is capable of preventing short circuits and fires Defective wiring isn't the only way a fire can start in your home either Don't permit rubbish or waste paper to accumulate Clean out your cellar attic and closets and eliminate possible starting places for fires Almost a thousand fires daily take place in homes across the country do in most cases to carelessness Be sure your home isn't one of them check up and clean up. Don't gamble with fire The odds are against you this message is brought to you as a public service Evan and Cassie Granger sat before the fireplace of their cabin in the Yukon territory Evan was smoking his corn cob pipe and staring silently into the flames Cassie was donning a pair of socks Suddenly Evan glanced up at his wife and exclaimed Cassie you're crying I reckon you can guess what I'm crying about Evan Thinking about Jack today's his birthday or would have been if he hadn't been killed and that mine explosion Evan why did it have to happen to our only boy? Crying won't bring him back to us, but he was so young Lord's ways are strange, but it's not for us to question Even that's one of our ski can't be I have more tied up back. Let's one of them chewed his way loose Scratching at the door he wants to get in better. Have a look As Evan opened the door a curly-haired brown dog leaped at him with pranic signs of excitement What's going on here calm down a minute fella calm down That's better Oh, it's a big air dales who's dog is it search me. I've never seen him before Everything wants you to go in maybe his master is in trouble somewhere How about it boy? You want me to come with you? No, no, no take it easy. I'll be right Maybe you'd better take the plan just what I was thinking I'll hit the team Evan Granger harnessed his sled dogs and drove into the night guided by the frantic barks of the airdale Cassie waited anxiously for his return It was nearly an hour later when she finally heard his team stop outside the cabin You found his master All right As the lamp light clearly revealed a limp figure in Evan's arms Cassie saw that it was a youth of about 17 years old Why Evan is just a boy Take him to the bed as Evan Granger placed the boy gently on the bed Cassie noticed for the first time a Huge dark red blotch on the side of his parka What happened to him to me is if he stopped the bullet Let me get the parka off now see what I can do for him after removing the sodden parka and the shirt beneath it Evan examined the bullet wound. He removed the bullet and dressed the wound The boy showed signs of reviving under stinging antiseptic. You got me curly Can't stop. I just can't we'll have to go on. We have to get away from him You go through with the parka and see if you can find anything that'll tell us who he is I did that while he was fixing his wound Did you find any identification papers? No, but I found this Holy jump when she horsefied a big wad of cat Yes, look at it. It's all in brand new $20 bill It's thunder Cassie. This looks to me like new bank money But no wonder he was raving about getting away from him. A boy his age didn't come by this much money, honestly I reckon we'll have to turn him over to the law I'd better drive the gold flap to notify Constable Beckett, but he's so young Evan Why he looks just about Jack's age. I know that Cassie, but if he's committed a robbery No Evan, don't do it. Maybe I'm superstitious, but I can't help thinking this boy was sent to us for a purpose Remember this is Jack's birthday and we were just talking about him when this boy's dog came scratching and whining at the door Oh, she robbed a bank if we hide him from the law, we'll be committing a crime I never thought of that, but Evan isn't there's something we can do The poor he's with Jack our own boy Would we want him to go to jail? Cassie, when you put it that way, I don't know what to do Maybe we'd better wait till morning before we decide anything. Maybe we'll see things clearer by that time On the morning after Evan Granger found the wounded boy Sergeant Preston arrived in the nearby settlement of gold flak He halted his team before the cabin of Constable Mel Beckett Sergeant Preston and King. Hello Constable. Come on in Passing through on patrol. No, I'm looking for three bank robbers. Oh When did it happen? I left the bank and sell Kirk day before yesterday. Got away with $60,000 in parenting Oh King have their sense. He did have They lost their trail in that snowstorm yesterday morning However, they were heading in this general direction. You have a description. Yes We've identified two of them Durbin and Hayward in their pictures on file. I thought they both have long records What about the third one? He was just a boy 16 or 17 years old starting money young All enough to be a public menace, especially if he's modeling himself on Durbin and Hayward You have some paper and ink here, Mel. Sure over there on the table Why might be worthwhile to put up a notice about the three of them giving their descriptions Someone may see them. Good idea while you're making out the notice. I'll fix you something to eat Good Sergeant Preston made out the notice and then went outside to post it on the front door of the Constable's cabin As he nailed it to the door a dog sled approach Driver was Evan Granger Still unable to decide whether or not to turn in the boy who we had rescued the previous night Evan had come to town to find out if there were any news of a recent robbery Oh Evan Granger good to see you again. How's Kathy? She's fine thanks You didn't expect to find you and gold plants you here for some special reason first notice for explain Bank robbers. That's right. King was standing beside his master as Evan studied the notice Suddenly the great dog caught a scent that made him bristle alerts It was the scent of one of the bank robbers whom he'd been trailing yet It was clinging to the park of Evan Granger a man whom Sergeant Preston and King both regarded as an old friend study boy That's the idea of going at Evan. That's no way to behave to an old friend King looked up at his master pleadingly He tried to make him understand what it prompted the growl perhaps it's that blood on your front Blood oh That's right. What do you come from I shot a caribou yesterday Reckon this stain must have come from the carcass when I was hauling it back to the cabin Oh, I see that's probably what a rose king. I reckon so a dog often gets edgy at the scent of blood To come to town for supply. Yes. Yes, that's right. We needed a few things Well, those bank robbers sergeant you figure there somewhere in this neck of the woods. They were heading this way Hope you catch them. They'll be captured sooner or later. The force will see to that reckon they don't stand much chance of escaping you Mounties Yeah, well, I better be shutting on sergeant. So long. Goodbye Evan. All right That same morning in the hills outside of town two tough-looking men halted their sled Bent down to examine a blood-stained patch of snow What do you make of it Luke? It's a kid. All right You can see the print of his body where he stumbled and fell There's his dog's paw prints. What about those sled tracks over there and this other set of footprints Looks like someone else found it before we did if he's still alive He may give away the location of our hideout. Yeah, and that's the only safe place We can go to hold up from the law that dirty little double crosser. You won't get away with it I'll get that sneak a little red. It's a last thing I do. How can you have someone picked them up already? Well, it was probably some minor in the valley Won't be hard to follow those slip tracks. You'll be mighty risky. It'll be a whole lot riskier if you go squawking to the law Besides I don't aim to let him get away with all that cash not after all the trouble we had getting our hands on it Why can you write at that? Come on? Let's get going. All right All right When Sergeant Preston finished eating the meal which Constable Beckett had prepared for him you push back his chair and walk to the cabin window There was a thoughtful expression on his face. What's the matter Sergeant? I'm not sure, Mel Well, the strange feeling that I'm overlooking a lead in this case, but I can't figure out what it is What I've heard your hunches are usually right. I don't know that I'd call this a hunch Well, I can't quite put my finger on it. Well, maybe it'll come to you later. Stop thinking about it. Probably good advice What are your plans? I'll search the hills and see if I can pick up that trail There's a lot of ground to be covered. We'd better split up and need to take a different route. All right I'm a show team and we'll get started We'll continue our adventure in just a moment Say kids, wouldn't you like to be in the ballpark and see how a star pitcher makes the ball curve right over home plate? Golly everything about a major or minor league game is exciting Get in on that excitement come out to the ball game as guest of a major or minor league team Walk right through the gate free if you are 12 years or younger and have mom or pop with you or another paying adult relative It's as easy to get a free baseball ticket as going to the grocery store Get it right inside packages of Quaker Pop wheat and Quaker Pop rice and Muffet shredded wheat You get two free tickets inside Quaker Paco 10 names of teams and dates run every ticket Golly why wait when mom buys breakfast cereal be sure she gets the kind with a free baseball ticket inside That's Quaker pop wheat or rice Muffet shredded wheat or Quaker Paco 10 Evan Granger had arrived back at his cabin Cassie gritted him with a look of mingled hope and fear Afraid it's just like we figured you mean he is wanted by the law three bandits held up the bank itself One of them was a young boy about 16 or 17 years old They were heading this way. I just can't believe it. Well, he doesn't look like a criminal. I reckon he's the one Evan what are we going to do? Sergeant Preston is hunting for him. I saw him in town. You didn't have no no dad And I just didn't have the heart to see that young one loaded jail Yeah, but maybe there's some way we can straighten him out. Have he shown any signs of coming through? Yes, he was moaning a little just before you came in. You'd better take another look at him. All right You're waking up Where am I take it easy son have these things all right this cabin How'd I get here my husband found your lion in the snow son? He brought you here Going now. I remember I was wounded the bullets out. I reckon he healed fast enough. What's your name? Jack Jack. That's right. Jack Abbott. Why? We used to have a boy of our own by that name or I see I Suppose you're wondering how I what happened to be wounded Well, the fact is I'm in trouble. Would you like to tell us about it when I do you'll be sorry You took me in maybe not May as well tell you and get it over with I Help drop a bank. I don't need to tell you. That's a mighty serious crime Josh you don't seem very surprised when you found money in your park or we get it Maybe you'd better tell us the whole story Jack. There were two others beside me two men Luke Durbin and Jeb Hayward. They were the ones to plan the robbery and they got you to help them Yes, sir. They said they needed someone to keep the customer covered. I was broken. I couldn't get a job and What's the use of making excuses? I thought it'd be smart to go in with them I wanted to be tough and slick and have plenty of cash to spend just like they did Now I know different and I know what you mean. I helped them hold up the bank and sell her After we made our getaway. I got scared. I knew I'd done wrong. I wanted to go back and give myself up Did you tell them hope they could see how I felt? They have a hideout all fixed up on the Pelle River. That's where we were heading Last night I waited till they were asleep and then I sneaked away I wanted to find the nearest mounting post and surrender myself and return the cash I told you he was no criminal, Evan. Go ahead with your story, son Guess I must have made too much noise getting away. He woke up and came chasing after me. He started shooting One of the bullets hit me but it was dark and I managed to get away from him It's a mercy from heaven they didn't kill you. I reckon this changes everything Cassie Oh, what do you mean? We didn't want to turn you into the law because Well because you made us think of our own boy But now if you realize you're a mistake and you're ready to face the music Maybe we better go ahead. Evan are you sure? It's the best way Cassie. I'll do anything you say whatever happens We'll stand by you The in-stakes will connect me You stay here, I'll go answer As Evan opened the door she saw two tough-looking strangers they were Luke Durbin and Jeb Heyward How do you come in? What can I do for you? We're looking for a palace young fella. You got hurt last night We have an idea you might have picked him up and brought him here to your cabin I don't have any there's no one here, but me and my wife. It's lion Luke. Let's act like right hitters Kevin I don't know what you're talking about Curly the airdale had sent danger at that moment. He advanced toward the doorway with his fur bristly Evan tried to block him from the view of the two crooks, but it was too late. It's a kid's dog Yes, so I see So he's not here all the time, right? Well, this gun says different. I'll hold on miss ribbon grab the much color And start back in his side Either of you make a force move this gonna go off. Come on back And they probably got him in the back room lead the way old timer and keep the tight hold on that pooch Cassie and Jack stared wide-eyed and helpless at the intruders as they entered the back room Well, well, well, but isn't our little pal all fixed up in a feather bed No, you'd run out on us. Hey dirty little rat come through with both of you. The trouble is we're not through with you Not yet. Anyway, what do you want? First of all, we want the cash. Hey, there it is, Luke Over there on the table. I go get it. Yeah Like it go here. All right, you have the money now. Go away. Let us alone. Let you go squealing to the Monty's about her height That on your life, you know too much kid What's more? I don't like double crosses. What are you aiming to do? What do you think about the other? We'll have to get rid of them, too But there is no hurry about it. What do you mean no hurry? How'd you like to have some real home cooking for a change? I could use some grub right now Okay, lady, you're elected. I'll not cook for any murder in polka's like you. You'll do what we tell you But would you rather have a bullet right now? At the same time the two crooks arrived at Evan Granger's cabin Sergeant Preston and Constable Beckett were heading their teams into the hills Suddenly the sergeant called the horse Oh No, that's not why I stopped I just figured out that lead I was dropping for When I was nailing up that notice Evan Granger came along his presence seemed to arouse King made him growl Oh, I was a bloodstain on Evans Parker He said it came from a caribou he killed and the scent was making King edgy At least to me to until I remembered something just now what's that Evan claimed he'd come to town for supplies Yet as soon as he talked to me and read that notice He turned his team around and headed back out of town I don't get it. Surely you don't suspect Evan of being mixed up with those bank robbers. 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Hurry get a free baseball ticket package of Quaker pop wheat or rice Muffet shredded wheat or Quaker Paco 10 Remember the more packages of these delicious Quaker cereals you get the more free baseball tickets you get Meanwhile after forcing Evan at gunpoint to tie the dog the two crooks had bound Evan and the boy Then made Cassie prepare a meal for them But they were through eating Luke laid down his fork with a sigh of satisfaction Oh boy, that's what I call a real good Feena That was a good idea yours making her cut these meals You know Maybe we ought to hold off here for the night. No, nothing done So sooner we get to the height after better off with a big It's too bad. We have to kill a good cook like you lady But they reckon we have no choice You're not really going to kill her if you have any prayers to say you better say Hey, look coming coming. Look out the window and see what it is. All right Look a couple of monies ahead this way get away from the window before they spot you What are we gonna do, Luke? Go in the back room. Watch the kid in the old man See if they don't make any noise You lady Those red coats knocking the door you go talk to them You're able to get rid of them. We won't kill you and your husband after all But I'll have you covered all the time You make one floor smooth and I'll plug you in the money's too My partner will shoot your husband Go on Jeb. Yeah, I'm going Rigid with fear Cassie prepared to obey Luke's order as Jeb hurried into the back room What was later that was a knock at the door? Go on, Etchard. All right Hello, Cassie. Well, hello, Sergeant That ain't going We're looking for three bank robbers Cassie. Maybe Evan told you about it Have you seen any strangers around here today? Oh, I I know we're having sergeant. All right. Thanks. Sorry to trouble you. Come on Oh, uh, by the way Cassie Do you know there's a rope hanging down from your roof a room? Yes, if you look out you'll see it there at the corner of the cabin as Cassie stepped forward to crane her neck The molly suddenly grabbed her arm and pulled her clip through the doorway. Sorry, Cassie. Come on that window, Mel Taken by surprise Luke turned toward the window ready to fire at that moment the sergeant plunged the room with his gun drawn Luke world again As Luke fell Jeb suddenly appeared in the doorway. The back room is gun aimed at the sergeant The constable had fired through the window dropping his gun Jeb's staggered and fell There's still one more. You see in the back room Cassie? Yes, but he's all right sergeant. He's tired All right, then come on inside. You two, Mel, it's all over A short time later the mollies had attempted to the wounded outlaws and released the two prisoners Cassie though still upset had recovered from the worst of her fright How in the world did you know they were here sergeant? It's a long story Cassie Was the hunch that bought me here and when you answered the door, I knew my hunch was correct Fear was stamped all over your face. Oh, you're sure saved our lives. Let her tell me the whole story, Evan Yeah, I reckon I'd better it all started last night Sergeant Preston listened without comment as Evan told him everything that had happened prior to the capture of the two crooks But although he had said nothing the mollies expression was sympathetic When Evan finished the sergeant turned to Jack and said so you were going to give yourself up and Turn in the money. Oh, it's the truth sergeant. He realized it made a mistake. I'm willing to believe it, Cassie The circumstances bear out what Evan's told me. I'm not making any excuses I'm ready to take whatever's coming to me. Glad to hear you sing that Jack I think what's happened has shown you clearly enough to try and doesn't pay Do you have any parents? No, sir. I came to the Yukon with my father, but he died two months ago My mother's been dead for 10 years. I see Well, son, you'll have to stand trial but in view of everything. I believe the judge will be lenient Sergeant, I hope and pray that you'll rise if Evan and Cassie would be willing to act as your guardian We'll do more than that sergeant. We'll adopt him legally as our own boy Collie, do you really mean that? Son, it's what we'd like more than anything else in the world In that case, I'll ask inspector Conrad to recommend Jack be released into your custody Why son, there's sergeant. I don't know how we can ever thank you If it hadn't been for you, things sure would have ended the whole not differently What might have happened doesn't matter, Evan What's important is the future when you and Jack and Cassie embark on your new life together When that's settled and these cooks are behind bars, I'll say that this case is closed We'll return in just a moment with a word about our next exciting adventure Weekends are wonderful when you stay tuned to mutual Gay entertainment to suit every member of your family puts bright sparkle into your days of fun and relaxation For anyone who likes quiz games and that includes just about everyone There's the kind you like where you can sit back and see how close the contestants come to the answer There's music too, of course on mutuals weekend schedule Low-brow or high-brow, you can take your choice From full-scale productions of your favorite operas and operettas with all-star singing and dramatic casts To swing your partner sessions of real old-fashioned barn dance jamboree You can take your choice on mutual Your need for late news headlines from the field of sports as well as on the national and international scene is not neglected on the weekend either 15-minute round-ups plus brief five-minute digest come your way regularly Gather your family around this weekend and enjoy entertainment on mutual Where there's something for everyone all heard every weekend over most of these stations A diamond of fabulous size for the fatal history has brought violence and death to the ukan As the sergeant and king start on their search for the killers Every move they make is being watched Don't miss this next exciting adventure These sergeant Preston of the ukan adventures are brought to you every monday through friday at this time by the quaker oats company makers of quaker pop wheat And quaker pop rice the delicious cereals shot from guns By special recording in cooperation with the mutual broadcasting system They are a copyrighted feature of sergeant Preston of the ukan incorporated Created by george w trendle produced by trendle cambo mere incorporated and directed by fred flower day The part of sergeant Preston is played by paul Sutton This is j michael wishing you goodbye. 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