Gabby Hayes Western #6

A smooth-talking drifter tries to hustle Chief Gray Matter out of five bucks by claiming he's inherited a fortune, but the Chief knows better—and delivers a punchline that cuts right through the con. This quick western humor yarn shows why you don't try to pull the wool over someone who's already heard every angle.

Gabby Hayes and his companions venture into a mountain cave to track down a mysterious criminal preying on travelers—only to discover the so-called "caveman" is far more dangerous than anyone bargained for. With limited supplies, a deadly gas trap, and a ruthless fugitive holding the upper hand, Gabby must use his wits and grit to turn the tables in this wild cavern showdown.

Mark, Buck, and Lariat, the Musketeers of the West, discover a destroyed wagon-train stripped of supplies and ammunition—and uncover a sinister pattern when they realize the settlers were outfitted with blank cartridges. Joining forces to infiltrate the operation, the trio must expose the ruthless scheme before another caravan falls victim to the bandits' ambush.

A butcher shop erupts in chaos when a hungry customer demands dog meat so urgently that he won't wait his turn—even behind Chief Grey Matter, who's patiently ordering lamb chops. When the chief graciously offers to let the impatient man go ahead, his reasoning teaches everyone a lesson about hunger and consideration.

Gabby Hayes inherits a supposedly bustling desert town called Dry Skull, only to find it completely deserted—but not for long, as mysterious "ghosts" and eerie sounds suggest something sinister is afoot. When Gabby discovers three gun-slinging con artists are behind the haunted-town act, using it to cover their search for hidden diamonds, he and his companion Fred turn the tables with a ghostly scheme of their own. It's a rollicking game of wits and bullets that'll leave Gabby wishing he'd never clapped eyes on his inheritance.

Loco Lew poses a riddle to a fellow named Buck—a creature with sixteen feet, green bulging eyes, and a purple body with fuzzy yellow stripes—but neither one knows the answer. When the punchline lands, it turns out there's a very good reason Buck should care about this particular riddle.