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In the Gunsmoke episode 'Bad Seed', U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is on his way back to Dodge City after a fruitless trip to Fort Larned. While camping for the night, he encounters a young girl named Trudy Trent, who has run away from home. Trudy reveals that she is escaping from her abusive father, a man she describes as the most terrible ever lived. Despite her pleas, Dillon insists that she must return home, believing it is the right thing to do for her safety.
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