Gabby Hayes #56

Cowboy Cal tries to train his dog Rex to sit, but the dog refuses. A passing stranger challenges Cal’s skills, claiming he can make Rex perform a trick instantly—like running with a glass of water on his back—leaving Cal stunned as the dog suddenly does just that.

Gabby Hayes finds himself caught between two extremes: enduring the stifling, ridiculous "dude" outfit Hester insists he wear, and the constant ridicule from the rough crowd at Hashknife Ranch. When a series of humiliating challenges—shooting, riding, and wrestling—test his endurance, Gabby must navigate each with grit and a dash of luck, all while trying to keep his dignity (and his clothes) intact.

In a remote frontier camp, three young men—Mark, Buck, and Lariat—face a final trial set by their adoptive chief to prove they are ready to leave the tribe and become true warriors. Guided only by their wits and tracking skills, they must find their missing friend Running Brook before sunset, leading to a tense chase and a dramatic rescue from a wounded bear.

Gabby Hayes is determined to recover his prized horse, Corker, after it's stolen by the notorious horse thieves Swipe Cheval and Blackie. With no horse of his own, Gabby improvises by commandeering Tiny Tinker’s experimental horseless carriage, leading to a chaotic chase through town and across the countryside. As he pursues the thieves, Gabby must navigate mechanical mishaps and unexpected obstacles—only to find himself in a showdown that leaves the outcome uncertain.

Saddlehead takes shelter at Jenkins’ house during a downpour, only to return home later to retrieve his nightshirt—much to Jenkins’ surprise. The story captures a lighthearted moment of mistaken urgency, blending the humor of small-town life with a playful jab at exaggerated tales of past adventures.

Gabby Hayes finds himself locked in jail after a staged robbery leaves him accused, but he’s determined to clear his name when a telegram reveals the real crooks are on their way. With the help of his dog Corker and a little help from a clever ruse, Gabby sets out to expose the true culprits before the big square dance.

Cactus Brain, down on his luck after being let go from the Double Circle Ranch, seeks new employment and lands a job offer at Hank Hankum's warehouse. When he insists on a "key job," Hankum promises he’ll be in charge of locking the doors at night, much to Cactus Brain’s delight.