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Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson Continued
Excerpts recount Ben Thompson evading capture after Sheriff Whitney’s fatal shooting. He details disguises for Billy and himself, mob tensions, disarming efforts, and a staged surrender secured by bonds. The tale contrasts Texan bravado with local corruption in Ellsworth and ends with a teaser of further installments.
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Grand Central Hotel
Billy
Happy Jacok
Happy Jack
Sheriff Whitney
Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Myself
Millett
Seguin
Jack
McKinney
Miller
Henry
Rogue
Mr. Larkin
Hogue
Larkin
Hague
Bond
Texas
Seth Marley
Millette
J. K. McClung
Mississippi
Billyy
Heards
Maj. Marley
Captain Millett
Ellsworth