1) A group called the Blackmailers terrorized a small town by extorting money from citizens each week and threatening to kidnap relatives if anyone refused. 2) One of the Blackmailers, Jimmy, felt badly about their actions but was too afraid to speak up. 3) A father warned the Blackmailers about an upcoming police inspection, but they killed him. His sons John and Patrick were heartbroken. 4) During the inspection, Jimmy fled to John's house for help. John lied to protect Jimmy, and Jimmy thanked them. He apologized to the town and joined John's family. The citizens accepted his apology and all lived happily ever after.