When you're buying for one store, you get soaked.When you're buying for 100 -- " - Kent was immediately inspired by the business model ("the chain-store idea") of large-scale (and cheaper) production that could apply to "prologues" (short stage musicals to precede films in large motion picture theaters).The confidence operators stand there noticing the arrival of their next unsuspecting prey (another "sucker" or "mug").Their conversation is interrupted by the surly, giant-sized Dix Handley who has sought out bookmaker Cobby to bet on the horses - gambling on the races is one of his "crazy" passions and obsessive weaknesses that has put him in continual debt." Stan must practically undress Ollie to get one of "Mary's" family heirlooms - a golden locket - from around his neck.As they stand to go to he bedroom, the camera fades.In Bartlett village one afternoon, the post office is robbed, and caricatures of the townspeople are introduced.