Tales of the Texas Rangers - Fool’s Gold

Shortly after 9 o'clock in the morning on the Tuesday after Labor Day, two men named Joseph Foy and John Thomas are in a late model black sedan cruising slowly along the main street of the town of Live Oak in West Texas. Joe says "Alright, let's go over it once more...." John says we've been over it twenty times, Foy. Let's get it done". Joe says "I ain't taking a chance on you making any mistakes". John says "I ain't making mistakes. You think I want to go back to Huntsville again? I haven't done anything but case this bank since I got out of the pen a month ago". Joe says "You sure there's no guard?" John says "No, I told you. A town like this? They ain't got but two tellers in the cage. But they got an alarm system though". Joe says "If one of them moves for an alarm, start blasting". John asks "How are we gonna hide out afterwards? Joe says "You leave that to me. We'll beat our way back to where I've been working. Round up will be starting tomorrow. I'll get the old man to take you on until things cool off". John says "That's good". Joe says "Yeah, ain't nobody gonna suspect a poor working cow poke. Here we are". They stop the car, step out, and enter the bank. Joe says "You keep me covered while I cash the check". John says "Yeah, I bet they ain't never cashed a check like that before". Joe says "Shut up". The teller says "Hi gentlemen, what can I do for you?" Joe says "Cash this". Joe hands the teller a note that reads "Pass over five thousand dollars". The teller yells "Robbers!" Joe says "Hand over that money or I'll blast you!" The teller activates the alarm. John yells "You crazy old man!" and Joe shoots him!  John yells "Let's get out of here! We'll drop anybody who gets in the way! `They jump into the car and take off. John says "Look out! Car coming out of that side street!" Joe says "Let them look out!" Suddenly, a large crash is heard!