When two speculators try to corner the stock market by sending former Pony Express riders racing from the mining towns to Denver with the latest information, Bat helps his friend, Hugh ... See full summary »
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When two speculators try to corner the stock market by sending former Pony Express riders racing from the mining towns to Denver with the latest information, Bat helps his friend, Hugh Blaine, counter the move with by sending his news by carrier pigeon. Facing ruin, the speculators hire a beautiful woman and her falcons to kill the birds en route. Written by
David Bassler
[Bat attempts to keep his pigeon roost a secret by telling the carpenter the holes he's bored in the roof are for his cats]
Carpenter:
There's just one question, though. You see, we're three stories up. Just how are those cats going to get in?
William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson:
Oh, it's not for the cats to get in, it's for the cats to get out.
Carpenter:
Well then, why three cat holes?
William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson:
Well, you see, when I say scat to the cats, I just want them to go! Does that answer your question?
Carpenter:
Yes, sir.
William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson:
Now don't forget your promise to me. You won't tell anyone...
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