Hidden Treasure aka Trouble At The Double Bar Ranch

Ranger Bill, warrior of the woodland, struggling against extreme odds, traveling dangerous trails, fighting the many enemies of nature. This is the job of the guardian of the forest, Ranger Bill.

Pouring rain, freezing cold, blistering heat, snow, floods, bears, rattlesnakes, mountain lions. Yes, all this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job well done. All of us once in a while are asked to attend the funeral of some departed friend or relative.

It's anything but a happy occasion, but it's an obligation that has to be fulfilled. Bill and Henry, for example, are returning to range or headquarters after attending the funeral of one of the old-time ranchers in the country surrounding Nottie Pine.

They're just entering the office now. Well, old Dad Winters won't have to worry about ranching anymore. Well, it certainly lived to a ripe old age, didn't it? Yes, pal. Finally it would be 91. I don't feel that I have stayed long enough here on Earth.

The sun, less, will be able to carry on the ranching, however. Probably make this spread grow more than it has already. Dad went here, it was a very good rancher. Yeah, and how? Has the best spread in these parts?

Yeah, even in his old age, he kept up with all the new developments in ranching and agriculture. And he was a fine Christian, besides, which is more than you can say for his son. Well, he was once interested in spiritual things. Then he left home and I'm afraid since Lester came back from the service he's been pretty cynical and ordinary.

Yeah, I'll say so. But he's mighty smart, sure knows ranching and farming. But he doesn't know how to get along with people. And that's more important. Can't live by yourself in this world, pal. Well, I sure wish that Lus would learn that. Anyway, all Sunday. Then it might be too late. I got it now. Hello Ranger Ed quarters. Yes, how are you Jay? Sure I'll