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Synopsis
In the Gunsmoke episode titled The Queue, the story begins with the arrival of Chin Wong, an educated Chinese man who comes to Dodge City looking for work as a cook. His presence is met with curiosity and hostility from the locals, particularly two bullies, Braeden and Rabb, who take pleasure in tormenting him. They mock his appearance and threaten him, believing they can intimidate this newcomer without consequence.
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