In "The Ransom of Red Chief," Bill and Sam need $2,000.00 more than the $600.00 that they possess in order to start their land scam in Western Illinois. Of course, the irony of the opening words about the small town of Summit, Alabama, and the ease with which they will pull of the kidnapping job cannot be missed.
We knew that Summit couldn't get after us with anything stronger than constables and, maybe, some lackadaisical bloodhounds and a diatribe or two in the Weekly Farmers' Budget. So, it looked good.
As it turns out, Sam and Bill lose $250.00 to buy back their freedom from "Red Chief." Running out of Summit, Sam has trouble keeping up with Bill, even "as fat as he was."--A most amusing tale!
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