C37 A United Front

Ruth informs them that the mayor’s on the phone with Senator Steinman; and, asked not to be disturbed. The sheriff takes off his Stetson, tells Ruth they’ll wait, and takes a seat. Deputy Hopkins decides to take a different approach, walking past Ruth and bursts in the mayor’s office.

“Hey, Al, what’s shaking; long time, no see!”

The sheriff gets up to follow the deputy in; and