It was experiencing a spasm of virtuous reaction, quite as lawless and ungovernable as any of the acts that had provoked it.

7 seconds sound clip from the The Outcasts of Poker Flat classic radio drama series episode.

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- But there's going to be some changes in Poker Flat before much longer.

- Yeah? Well, good day, gentlemen.

- Hmm, I reckon they're after somebody. Likely it's me.

- In point of fact, Poker Flat was after somebody.

- It had lately suffered the loss of several thousand dollars, two valuable horses, and a prominent citizen.

- It was experiencing a spasm of virtuous reaction, quite as lawless and ungovernable as any of the acts that had provoked it.

- The secret committee had determined to rid the town of all improper persons.

- This was done permanently next day in regard to two men who were hanged from the bows of a sycamore in the gulch.

- Measures of a more temporary nature were then taken against Mr. Oakhurst.

- We're running you out of town.

- May I ask why, gentlemen?

- You're a no-good gambler, and this town's got no use for you or the likes of you.

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