Overview
Author Gibbons sitting on the porch with Silas Hawkins says there is a story in everything, but the landlord disagrees. He says there is no story in the passing funeral of Good-for-Nothing Gallagher. Silas Hawkins spins a tale of lost love, bravery and betrayal, and that is the story of the funeral of Gallagher.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 41 | December 10, 1940 (65) | |
 | 18 | February 17, 1938 (39) | |
 | 38 | July 21, 1941 (63) | |
 | 21 | April 20, 1977 (81) | |
 | 28 | May 12, 1959 (70) | |
 | 53 | July 3, 1919 (55) |