The thought of deserting his companions never seemed to occur to him.

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

You can hear this line at 00:07:58.692 in the radio play.

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- Above them, the towering peaks of the Sierras were glittering white with snow.

- Before very long, the liquor had begun to make itself felt.

- Uncle Billy was in a state of stupor. The Duchess had become maudlin and Mother Shipton had begun to snore.

- Mr. Oakhurst alone remained erect, leaning against a rock, surveying them.

- Last, he dusted his black clothes, washed his hands and face in a stream, and tried to forget his annoyance.

- The thought of deserting his companions never seemed to occur to him.

- Why, hello there, Mr. Oakhurst.

- Hello, Tom. Well met. What are you doing out here?

- I'm on my way over to Poker Flat. Things are a bit quiet back in Sandy Bar. I thought I'd try my luck some place else.

- And the young lady?

- Oh, Miss Piney Woods. You remember Piney? She used to wait on table at the Temperance House in Sandy Bar.

- Why, yes, of course.

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