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In the Gunsmoke episode titled Blood Money, the story begins with U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon and his sidekick Chester Proudfoot searching for water in the arid landscape surrounding Dodge City. They encounter Joe Harp, a cowboy who has been helping Harry Spiener, a man with a broken leg. Harp's selfless act of kindness seems genuine, but the situation takes a dark turn when Dillon receives a wanted poster with Harp's name on it, offering a hefty reward for his capture.
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