Single Handed

From the dusty byways of a nascent American West emerges the unassuming figure of Hector MacKnight, a man known more for his affable awkwardness and truly abysmal fiddle playing than any particular prowess. Dubbed "Goofy" by his townsfolk, Hector finds himself an unwitting pawn in a meticulously orchestrated, yet ultimately chaotic, poker game. This seemingly innocuous diversion quickly devolves into a melee, drawing the swift attention of the local law and precipitating a frantic chase. Amidst the swirling dust and misunderstanding, Hector's path serendipitously collides with that of Ruth Randolph, a woman whose own quest for a fabled inheritance propels them both into a bizarre entanglement with a traveling circus. Their joint venture spirals into a peculiar treasure hunt, an odyssey not for glittering gold but for the other half of a cryptic map. The ultimate revelation of this long-sought prize—a mere prehistoric jawbone—serves as a wry commentary on human avarice, yet Hector's unexpected heroism in apprehending the true villains secures a substantial reward, paving the way for a union with Ruth and a future far grander than his humble beginnings.