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In the Gunsmoke episode titled Cara, the peace of Dodge City is threatened by the arrival of Ben Tolliver and his gang, notorious bank robbers. Marshal Matt Dillon learns from Sheriff Benson that Tolliver is heading south, with plans to hit Dodge. What complicates matters is the revelation that a woman is scouting for the gang, described as smart, tough, and strikingly beautiful. Dillon's heart sinks when he realizes that this woman could be his old flame, Cara.
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