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8?╟? ?√ß>* f REVISED k/lO/$B 2i}. (Gonto ) CUSTER*S LAST STAND The Only Qen-u-wine Trading Post and MOTEL in LAS VEGAS Sole Proprietor GEORGE "GENUINE?╟Ñ CUSTER 25. CLOSER ANGLE CUSTER LAYOUT The stand - actually a two-room open-front shack (rear room is Genuine9s workshop) - is just beyond the border of the Sands property,, Farther back are two smaller shacks, the "Motel Cabins", which bear more resemblance to out-houses?╟? Completing the layout is an old, larger house built entirely of stones (as exists)?? Hung and set about the trading post is a weird collection of "Gen-u-wine" skulls, skins, scalps, wagon wheels, antique conveyances, stuffed animals and reptiles and other items of Western lore and antiquity,, ^ Strategically situated near Post is a tall flagpole from which a somewhat tattered American Flag waves proudly?╟? Bus halts near flagpole and trading post entrance,, 26o CLOSER ANGLE AT BUS Hopping out, Genuine cagily reaches in to take Terry's bag before assisting her and Joey out of bus?╟? GENUINE Well, here we be! Most hallowed half acre in the great State of Nevada! The Gettysburg of Las Vegas I (as they emerge he turns NAME AND solemnly toward flagpole, DIAL CHGS comes to attention - removes hat and holds it to his breast) A moment of silence, please,, Terry and Joey react bewilderedly0 JOEY Somebody die? GENUINE The greatest soldier this country ever produced ?╟÷ (CONTINUED)