The Outsider

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. Have you ever been in the position of trying to break into a new group of young people? I know some of you have had this problem when your dad had to move to another city because he was transferred or mom and dad decided they'd like to live in another place so the

whole family moved. There are lots of reasons why young people have to find new friends and sometimes it's a difficult thing to do. Young folks can be very cruel. Oh, not on purpose, but just because they haven't learned to be diplomatic and considerate.

Well, enough of my talking. Let's get into our story. The outsider. Hey, Wes, that's Pearl, was right out in the opening, you missed him. I know, I ain't blind. You won't get away this time.

Ah, you couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with a shovel. Your 22 must have a bent barrel. Alright, boys, guys. He's on that big old branch over there. You got him! Sure, what do you think?

Let's see any of you guys do better. Okay, okay, that was a good shot. Boy, this is better than shooting at paper targets or tin cans, ain't it huh? Sure, Harry, sure. What's eating you, Jack? You act jumpy.

Well, I am. We've been in one place too long. Well, let's get moving and go back to town. Rangers, Lab, will come along and catch us. Yeah, maybe you're right. Let's go home guys. Boy, how's bear hunting these days?