In the premiere episode, author O. Henry relates to his housekeeper a western story he wrote about experiences while living in Texas. Quicksand sheriff Buck (Ernest Borgnine) insists on law, order, and no guns in town. Former notorious badman Calliope (Dick Foran) returns to town to free his reckless young brother from jail. The merchants pressure Buck to go easy since a little notoriety is good for business, but has Cal really gone straight? Has he really mellowed toward violence?