Lash LaRue Western #28

In the storm-lashed wilderness, a weary Lash LaRue takes shelter in a deserted cabin only to find it already occupied by three mysterious strangers claiming to be seeking refuge. When the sheriff dismisses Lash’s warning that the wanted bandits are still alive—having supposedly drowned in the river—Lash insists they must be the "Roaming Dead Men" and sets out to uncover the truth, following a trail that leads deeper into the valley and the secrets of Dead Man’s Gulch.

L'L Buck, a curious young boy, asks his teacher what he learned in school, only to be met with shock—because he can't remember a single thing. The story follows his playful attempt to figure out what he missed, leading to a series of funny misunderstandings and misadventures.

In a dusty Western library, a heated argument erupts between a young man named Dusty and a librarian over the color of Paul Revere’s horse, leading to a farcical brawl that only ends when the librarian declares the horse was brown—much to everyone’s confusion. Dusty insists he’s not the man the librarian is accusing, but the misunderstanding spirals as both men stubbornly defend their versions of the truth.

Molasses Mouth is overwhelmed by the passing of the week, lamenting how quickly Monday has turned into Tuesday and how little has been accomplished. The boy’s existential dread about the relentless march of time draws a surprised reaction from a passerby, who can’t believe the weight he’s placing on the days ahead.

Wagonwheels recounts a wild tale about taking his horse into a hotel room, only for the animal to fall into the bathtub—prompting him to pull the plug in a moment of absurd panic. The story plays on the joke with a deadpan delivery, turning a silly mishap into a humorous anecdote that leaves the listener stunned.

A Good Hider Molasses Mouth panics when he hears Burlly Burleigh is coming after him, convinced the big man knows he called him a fool. He flees to the attic, praying Burleigh won’t think to look up there—until Burleigh’s voice echoes from below, asking if he’s hiding in the attic.

Wagonwheels reunites with an old acquaintance who’s suddenly claiming to have "gone up in the world" — now aspiring to be an author. The man boasts about writing a book on the great open spaces, leaving Wagonwheels both bewildered and amused by the sudden pretensions.

In a dusty frontier town, a man with a past—known only as Snooker—takes a job at the general store, openly admitting to a prison record in hopes of gaining the owner’s trust. As the storekeeper grows suspicious and begins tailing him, the real danger emerges from a hidden accomplice whose plan hinges on making Snooker seem guilty.