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Sleepy Cat Frontier Drama Begins With Gunlock Tensions
In Sleepy Cat a Fourth of July celebration introduces Jane Van Tambel daughter of Gus Van Tambel owner of Gunlock ranch. Bill Denison, a noted rider, returns after aiding Jane and sparks tension with foreman Dave McCrossen amid rustler rumors. Jane and Denison clash, then ride home as street gossip assigns blame to Van Tambel. Doctor Carpy counsels Jane and contemplates her father’s reputation while town characters debate his wealth and motives.
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Sleepy Cat
Southwest
Jane van Tambel
Gus van Tambel
Gunlock Ranch
Doctor Carpy
Crusty
Henry Sandy
Circle Dot Ranch
Dave McCrossen
Gunlock
Bill Denison
McCrossen
Harry Boland
MecCrossen
Denison
Stranger
Boland
Bill Pardalee
Chicago
Jane
Gunlock Hills
van Tambel
Medicine Bend
Panhandle
van Tambel’s
Bull Page
Bull
Quong
Creation
Carpy
Doctor
Lou
Carey
Father
Gus
Mother
Jake Spotts
Spotts
Oscar
Jake
Panama
Frisco
Big Bill Hayes
Otto