A Look to the Future | The Lone Ranger (01-04-50)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns: “A Look to the Future” – The Lone Ranger (01-04-50)

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Introduction

In the December 16, 2024 release of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, host Andrew Rhynes presents the classic 1950 episode titled “A Look to the Future” from The Lone Ranger. This episode transports listeners to the rugged landscape of the Wild West, showcasing the timeless heroism of the Lone Ranger and his loyal companion, Tonto. Through digitally restored audio, Rhynes ensures that every creak, gunshot, and horseback gallop resonates with enhanced clarity, bringing the golden age of radio westerns to life anew.

The Robbery and Murder of Miser Marks

The episode unfolds in southern Oklahoma, where John Marks, known as Miser Marks, lives a reclusive life a few miles from Roper City. Marks is depicted as a solitary figure, venturing into town for supplies sporadically and visiting the banker only quarterly. This quiet existence is shattered when three men—Crowder, Steve, and Jake—ambush Marks as he returns home.

At [06:11], Crowder orders, “Mark, stop where you are when we say, or we'll shoot Marks.” The robbers quickly assess Marks’ limited means, noting his lack of firearms and dependence on home-kept cash and bonds. Despite Marks’ attempts to placate them by offering his limited cash, Crowder remains unsatisfied, valuing the bonds over the meager cash.

By [07:50], tensions escalate when Marks resists, leading Crowder to harshly execute him, stating, “I didn't think he'd be. He's too stingy to buy a gun.” The murder serves as the catalyst for the subsequent unfolding drama, as Crowder and his companions aim to frame Marks for a robbery they orchestrated.

The Arrival of the Lone Ranger and Tonto

As night falls, tensions in Roper City heighten. At [09:18], Tonto rides into town, concerned about suspicious activities linked to Marks’ death. His vigilance is tested when he encounters Jake, one of the robbers, near the big boulders—a familiar landmark. Jake’s attempt to intimidate leads to a brief confrontation, but it's clear that something more ominous is at play.

Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger (referred to as “Engine” in the transcript) is already on the trail, piecing together the clues of Marks' demise. By [10:21], he senses that something is amiss and decides to investigate further, leading him to Marks' secluded home.

The Confrontation with the Robbers

Upon reaching Marks’ house at [15:24], the Lone Ranger and Tonto discover no immediate signs of robbery. Their thorough search reveals that Marks was indeed not a typical victim; his bonds were registered in his name, making them accessible for collecting interest without suspicion. This realization points to a more elaborate scheme by the robbers to tarnish Marks’ reputation and lay the groundwork for their escape.

The plot thickens as Crowder and his men attempt to conceal their misdeeds. At [21:24], the robbers confront the Lone Ranger, leading to a tense standoff. The dialogue captures the desperation of the villains:

Crowder ([21:46]): “Listen, mister, it'll be worthwhile to split that money with us. I fixed it so none of us will be suspected for the robbery.”

However, the Lone Ranger remains steadfast, questioning their motives and exposing their plot to frame Marks. The exchange crescendos as the Lone Ranger outmaneuvers the robbers, leading to a climactic confrontation where justice prevails.

The Unraveling of the Plot

In a display of clever strategy, the Lone Ranger devises a plan to turn the robbers against each other. At [23:43], he confronts Crowder with the truth of their scheme:

Lone Ranger ([23:43]): “Room 9 at the Roper City Hotel. Come at midnight. If you think you have something worth half this money, you're all right. You'll find I'm dangerous if you try a double cross.”

Crowder, believing he has the upper hand, underestimates the Lone Ranger’s resourcefulness. By [27:02], the trap is set, leading to the unmasking of the robbers. The Lone Ranger’s swift actions ensure that the culprits are apprehended, restoring peace to Roper City and vindicating Miser Marks’ legacy.

Conclusion

“A Look to the Future” encapsulates the enduring charm and moral clarity of the Lone Ranger series. Through Andrew Rhynes’ expert restoration and storytelling, listeners experience a gripping tale of betrayal, justice, and heroism. The episode not only entertains but also serves as a nostalgic homage to the pioneering days of radio westerns, ensuring that the legend of the Lone Ranger continues to inspire new generations.

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Notable Quotes:

• Crowder ([06:11]): “Mark, stop where you are when we say, or we'll shoot Marks.”
• Crowder ([07:00]): “You've been collecting interest on these bonds for a long time, Mark. You must have a tidy... Some hoarder way.”
• Lone Ranger ([21:46]): “Listen, mister, it'll be worthwhile to split that money with us.”
• Lone Ranger ([23:43]): “Room 9 at the Roper City Hotel. Come at midnight. If you think you have something worth half this money, you're all right. You'll find I'm dangerous if you try a double cross.”

These excerpts highlight the dramatic tension and the strategic maneuvers that define the Lone Ranger’s quest for justice.

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About the Podcast

Old Time Radio Westerns by Andrew Rhynes revives classic Western radio dramas through meticulous digital restoration, enhancing audio quality to transport listeners back to the golden age of radio. Each episode offers an immersive experience, celebrating iconic shows like Gunsmoke and The Lone Ranger, and featuring legendary performances that captivated audiences nationwide.

Transcript

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[Guest 2]

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[Narrator]

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[Host]

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[Guest 1]

Bartesian.

[Host]

It's a home cocktail maker that makes over 60 premium cocktails, plus a whole lot of seasonal favorites too. I just got it for 50 off. So how about a clasmopolitan or a mistletoe margarita?

[Guest 1]

I'm thirsty.

[Host]

Watch. I just pop in a capsule, choose my strength and wow, it's beginning to.

[Guest 1]

Feel more seasonal in here already.

[Host]

If your holiday party doesn't have a bartender, then you become the bartender. Unless you've got a Bartesian, because Bartesian crafts every cocktail perfectly in as little as 30 seconds. And I just got it for $50 off.

[Guest 2]

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[Advertiser]

Add some holiday flavor to every celebration with the sleek, sophisticated home cocktail maker Bartij. Get $50 off any cocktail maker at bartesian.com cocktail that's B A R T E S I A N dot com cocktail with his faithful Indian companion, Toto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early West United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the Great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Character]

Come on, Silver. Let's go, big fellow. Are you Silver? Hooray.

[Advertiser]

John Marks, known to everyone as Miser Marks, lived alone in an old house a few miles from Roper City in southern Oklahoma. He went into town for supplies only a couple of times a month. And four times a year he had a meeting with the banker.

[Character]

Get up there. Get along there.

[Advertiser]

After one of these meetings, he was about halfway home when three men from town suddenly appeared from behind big boulders. They flourished guns and shouted, hooray.

[Character]

Mark, stop where you are when we say, or we'll shoot marks. Crowder, what's this mean?

[Guest 2]

Do as you're told and you'll soon find out. Hide this smile. See if he's pecking a gun. Steve. Jake, you take charge of his horse.

[Character]

Right. If this is a robbery, I guessed it. Not armed, Crowder.

[Guest 2]

I didn't think he'd be. He's too stingy to buy a gun.

[Character]

And, Crowder, you're wasting your time. I'm a poor man.

[Guest 2]

Don't tell us that. We know you call on the banker four times a year.

[Advertiser]

Ask the banker.

[Character]

He'll tell you that I don't even.

[Advertiser]

Have a bank account.

[Guest 2]

Because you keep your cash at home. I learned about you in a roundabout way. You own a lot of bonds, and you go to the bank to collect the interest on them. Searching, boys, you'll be sorry.

[Character]

Hey, look here, Carter. Cash. And here's his bond.

[Guest 2]

Quite a bundle of them. Well, they're worthless to you.

[Character]

They're registered in my name. You can't get anything for them. Only a few hundred in cash. Carter, take the money, but leave me the bonds.

[Guest 2]

You've been collecting interest on these bonds for a long time, Mark. You must have a tidy. Some hoarder the way.

[Advertiser]

Give me those bonds.

[Character]

You grab the bonds. Running away? Stop. Rough your old skin, Flint. You got him, Carter?

[Guest 2]

Yeah. Warned him. Let's get the bonds.

[Character]

Should have known better to make a break like that. He moved mighty sudden. Snatched the bonds right out of my hand. See if he's dead.

[Guest 2]

Yeah, he is.

[Character]

Here's the bond.

[Guest 2]

It's a bad break.

[Character]

Why? We planned to kill him anyhow, so he couldn't tell the law about us.

[Guest 2]

I wanted to make him tell where he's hidden his cash before we shot him.

[Character]

Must be somewhere in his house. Yeah.

[Guest 2]

We'll have to search for it. I hope to get it the easy way. Give me those bonds, Jake.

[Character]

Sure.

[Guest 2]

I've got everything planned. To use the bonds to frame them and for the murder of miser marks. You have? Yeah. In my saddlebags. I have the clothes I'll need in connection with the plans. I've even picked a man to frame.

[Character]

Why go to all that trouble? Why don't we just take the cash and clear out?

[Guest 2]

There's more cash hidden in Mark's house. I want that, too.

[Character]

Let's try to find it before we clear out.

[Guest 2]

With our reputations, the sheriff is sure to suspect us when he hears of Mark's death. If we clear it out of town, he'll be sure we're guilty. There'll be a manhunt for us and I don't want to be dodging the law. We've got to get back to town and behave the same as usual until someone's hanged for Mark's murder. Then the case will be closed and we can go away and live high on the old miser's money.

[Character]

If we can find where it's hidden.

[Guest 2]

It's somewhere in this house. Now I'll go to town to arrange the frame up. I'll take the bonds and some of the money with me. You boys wait here. And while I'm gone, dig a shallow grave and bury marks. We got.

[Advertiser]

That night, shortly after dark, Tonto, the Indian friend of the Lone Ranger, rode toward Roper City. He intended to camp among the big boulders, which were a familiar landmark. As he turned his paint horse off the trail and approached the rocks, Jake stepped into view. In the moonlight, Tahoe could see that he held a gun.

[Character]

Hold it. Stranger post.

[Advertiser]

Gun opener.

[Character]

Who? Where you going?

[Guest 2]

Why, me? Camp among trees.

[Character]

You're too late. I've already made camp there and I don't want company. So move on.

[Guest 2]

I mean, not know you there now, Nico.

[Character]

Get him up.

[Guest 2]

Scout.

[Advertiser]

About an hour later, the Lone Ranger, riding from another direction, saw the moonlit boulders where he planned to meet Toto. He also saw a man riding from the direction of town. Turn off the trail and guide his horse out of sight behind the boulders.

[Character]

It looks as though someone else is there instead of Tonneau. I better investigate. Wait here, boy.

[Advertiser]

Leaving Silver at ground hitch, the masked man moved silently toward the rocks. Presently he was near enough to hear voices and knew that more than one man occupied the campsite. He moved still closer and heard.

[Character]

When you got through, what you do.

[Advertiser]

With the clothes you wore?

[Guest 2]

Burned them in the fireplace while I was in Shag's house planting the barns.

[Character]

To make sure they were burned complete. So no trace of them will be found, I bet you.

[Guest 2]

Where'd you hide the bonds we need Shags matters. And I gave $50 to Shag. He's really framed Titan. Sooner or later, someone will see Mark's horse wandering around and tell the sheriff. The sheriff will wonder what happened to Mark.

[Character]

Chances are he'll go to Mark's place, right?

[Guest 2]

As soon as he sees the signs of a robbery, he'll remember how Shag was spending money tonight. And he'll go after Shag and find.

[Character]

The evidence you planted. Mighty slick. We're in the clear.

[Guest 2]

Sure we are.

[Character]

No one even suspects we've been near the Miser's place.

[Guest 2]

Of course.

[Character]

An Injun saw me here today.

[Advertiser]

What?

[Guest 2]

Engine?

[Character]

Oh, he came here intending to camp. I sent him on his way.

[Guest 2]

An Injun, huh?

[Character]

Last I saw him, he was heading towards town.

[Guest 2]

In that case, I reckon we've nothing to worry about.

[Advertiser]

The Lone Ranger, having learned that Tahoe had gone to Roper City, moved silently away from the wondering about the conversation. He was heading for town when Steve.

[Character]

Said, what are we waiting for, Carter? Let's go to Mark's place and start looking for the cage.

[Guest 2]

It's too risky to go there now. The moonlight's bright enough to read by. Someone riding near the house might see our horses.

[Character]

You mean we gotta wait till the moon sets?

[Guest 2]

Yeah. It sets early tonight and we don't have long to wait.

[Advertiser]

Meantime, Tonto waited in Roper City. He sat at a table close to the front window of the cafe and divided his attention between his horse tethered to the hit trail outside and a grizzled old man who sat at a nearby table spending money freely.

[Character]

Hey there, Baldy. I want better service tonight.

[Guest 2]

I'm a cash customer.

[Character]

All right, all right. Wait a minute.

[Advertiser]

While Tottle watched, the sheriff approached the ragged old fellow.

[Guest 2]

Hi there, sheriff.

[Character]

Sit down. Be my guest. I want to talk to you, Shaq. Sure thing. You gave baldie a $50 bill?

[Guest 2]

That's right. Gave me change.

[Character]

I still have. I've never known you to have more than a couple of dollars at a time. Where'd you get a fifty dollar bill? A stranger gave it to me for holding his horse. You expect me to believe that?

[Guest 2]

It's true.

[Character]

I was standing near the end of.

[Guest 2]

The street when this fellow came up and dismounted. He asked me to hold his horse.

[Character]

I saw him walk between a couple.

[Guest 2]

Of buildings and in a few minutes he was back. He handed me the bill and rode away.

[Character]

You lying old ruin. No one in his right mind would pay that much for holding a horse.

[Guest 2]

Yeah, maybe he made a mistake. I thought it was a $1 bill.

[Character]

Till I got inside.

[Guest 2]

Here. Wait.

[Character]

Wait a minute. What did the stranger look like? Well, he wore a long tailed cloth coat and had a big.

[Guest 2]

Had big bushy whiskers and chalk of black hair. No hat. And he had eyeglasses.

[Character]

I never saw anyone like that around town. Neither did I.

[Guest 2]

Until tonight.

[Character]

I'D like to see a fellow like him more often. Sounds mighty thin to me, Shag. If I hear of anyone being robbed of a $50 bill, I'll know just where to look for the gent who stole it.

[Advertiser]

As the sheriff moved away, Tahoe glanced through the window and saw the Great horse Silver standing next to Scout. He hurried outside. The Lone Rangers standing in the dark alley between the cafe and the hotel with his hat drawn low over his eyes, called softly, here I am, Takimasabi.

[Guest 2]

Me not able to camp near Boulder.

[Character]

Yes, I know. I heard the men there speak of you, so I came on to tell you that.

[Guest 2]

Why me tie scout. Where you sure to see him?

[Character]

That was a good idea.

[Guest 2]

And me not no other place to camp, so me get room and hotel here. Dor key. You go in back way. No one see mask.

[Character]

I'll take the key. But we've some writing to do before we go to the room.

[Guest 2]

Oh, where we go?

[Character]

To John Mark's house.

[Guest 2]

Why we go there?

[Character]

The three men who are camped at the Big Boulders were talking about Mark's. They said something about a robbery and a frame up. We tell Sheriff. Yes. First I want to know more about the situation at Mark's house.

[Guest 2]

Let's go.

[Advertiser]

Traveling a roundabout route to avoid passing the men who were camped at the Big Boulders, the Lone Ranger and Tato soon reached the Miser's home. Leaving their horses concealed in the nearby woods, they approached the dark house and rapped on the door. After waiting a moment, the masked man tried the door and found it locked.

[Character]

Tato, the situation justifies breaking the lock.

[Advertiser]

We'll continue our Lone Ranger adventure in just a moment.

[Host]

All right, we're all set for the party. I've trimmed the tree, hung the mistletoe, and paired all those weird shaped knives and forks with the appropriate cheeses. And I plugged in the Bartesian.

[Guest 1]

Bartesian.

[Host]

It's a home cocktail maker that makes over 60 premium cocktails, plus a whole lot of seasonal favorites, too. I just got it for 50 off, so how about a Cosmopolitan or a Mistletoe margarita?

[Guest 1]

I'm thirsty.

[Host]

Watch. I just pop in a capsule, choose my strength and wow, it's beginning to.

[Guest 1]

Feel more seasonal in here already.

[Host]

If your holiday party doesn't have a bartender, then you become the bartender. Unless you've got a Bartesian, because Bartesian crafts every cocktail perfectly in as little as 30 seconds. And I just got it for $50 off.

[Guest 2]

Tis the season to be jollier.

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[Advertiser]

Now to continue. Inside the one room house of Miser marks, the Lone Ranger and Tonto saw that the windows were Closely shuttered, they lighted a candle. Their search revealed nothing out of order. No sign of a robbery.

[Character]

Air ladder that lead through ceilings. There's probably a loft above this room. Now, look up there.

[Advertiser]

Meanwhile, the moon had set, and the three killers rode in darkness toward the small house. Seeing a light beneath the door, they drew rein, left their horses and advanced on foot. Jake found a loose slat in one of the window shutters. Looking inside, he said, hey, I see.

[Guest 2]

The same engine I chased away from the boulders.

[Character]

He's found a loose rock in the fireplace.

[Guest 2]

We'll go in first. Come on.

[Character]

Don't move, huh?

[Guest 2]

All right, Jake, take his gun.

[Character]

Right. Why?

[Guest 2]

I'll ask the questions. What are you doing here, Engine?

[Character]

Me?

[Guest 2]

Come look round. We saw you poking around the fireplace. You came to rob the owner of this place, did you?

[Character]

No, that's not true. Here's some rope, Carter.

[Guest 2]

Good time, then. Keep an eye on him while we get what we came for. Right.

[Character]

Now. Give me your hands, Injun. He pulled a loose stone out of the fireplace.

[Guest 2]

I'll see if there's anything behind it.

[Character]

Hey, maybe that's the old man's hiding place.

[Guest 2]

Yeah.

[Character]

Find anything?

[Guest 2]

Yeah. Jay, look. Paper money. Package of it.

[Advertiser]

Great day.

[Character]

Must be a fortune. Here. We're rich.

[Guest 2]

Oh, you're not your match.

[Character]

Hold it. Don't try for a gun. Where'd you come from? I was watching the door. I came down the ladder from the attic. Stand over there, all three of you. Keep your hands high. I don't shoot. Hold your hands toward me, Toto. I'll cut that rope.

[Guest 2]

Hey, listen, my student. We're all in the same game there.

[Character]

Toto, disarm those men.

[Guest 2]

You came here for the cash, and so did we. Why can't we make a deal?

[Character]

Why should I make a deal Here? Guns. Put them on the table, Toto. And take that cash.

[Guest 2]

Listen, mister, it'll be worthwhile to split that money with us. I fixed it so none of us will be suspected for the robbery.

[Character]

You better listen to Crowder.

[Guest 2]

You'll never get away with stealing that money. Sheriff Craig will get you for sure unless you cut us in.

[Character]

What can you do to earn a share of the cash?

[Guest 2]

I'll tell you when we're partners.

[Character]

You're covered, Sheriff Creek and his deputy. Drop that gun around. Shoot. You too, Injun. We'd better obey, Toto.

[Guest 2]

Say, Sheriff, you and your deputy saved our lives. That Mashman and the Indian were going to kill us.

[Character]

What are you and your pals doing here, Crowder?

[Guest 2]

Well, we were riding by and saw the police lighted. That made us curious because it's not like marks to waste candles. We looked through the busted shutter and saw those two stealing that bundle of cash from behind the fireplace rock. We came in, but they got the drop on us.

[Character]

Sounds reasonable. It sounds very convincing, Sheriff. But the truth is, Crowder and his friends planned to steal John Mark's money. That's what I'd expect you to claim, mister. Should I handcuff him, Sheriff? Yes. I'll keep him covered.

[Guest 2]

What brought you here, Sheriff?

[Character]

Mark's horse came into town. I wondered what had happened to the old man. Brought my deputy with me to investigate. Here's the bracelets, mister. Stick out your hands.

[Advertiser]

The Lone Ranger seemed submissive. He held his hands toward the deputy, then suddenly lunged forward. You gave the deputy a hard shove.

[Character]

Look out.

[Advertiser]

And sent him staggering against the sheriff.

[Character]

You take this.

[Advertiser]

At the same instant, Toto leaped into action. He drove a fist to the chin of the off balance sheriff. While the Lone Ranger swung a fist to the deputy's chin. Both lawmen were on the floor, unconscious. The masked man, moving quickly, pal, picked up his gun and said, we're taking.

[Character]

This cash, Crowder, but I want to talk to you before we leave.

[Guest 2]

What do you want?

[Character]

Before the sheriff came, he said something about a plan.

[Guest 2]

Yeah?

[Character]

Is it too late for your plan to do us any good?

[Guest 2]

My plan will still be worth a lot to you, mister.

[Character]

Room 9 at the Roper City Hotel. Come at midnight. If you think you have something worth half this money, you're all right. You'll find I'm dangerous if you try a double cross.

[Guest 2]

Don't worry, mister. I'm on your side.

[Advertiser]

Leaving the miser's house, the Lone Ranger and Toto hurried into the woods, mounted their horses, and rode away.

[Guest 2]

Get him off.

[Advertiser]

It was an easy matter for the masked man to enter a rear door of the hotel and reach the first floor room without being seen. In the room, he and Toto were alert and expectant. At midnight.

[Character]

Stand to one side, Toto, and cover me while I open the door.

[Guest 2]

You ready?

[Character]

Hello, Carly.

[Guest 2]

Howdy. Still masked, huh?

[Character]

Come in.

[Guest 2]

Yeah. Howdy. Engine oh.

[Character]

Where are your friends?

[Guest 2]

In the cafe next door.

[Character]

You said you had a plan.

[Guest 2]

I have. You see, I had another gentle frame to take the rat for the robbery.

[Character]

Oh.

[Guest 2]

Oh, I'm not telling until I have my hands on half that cash.

[Character]

You'll have to do a lot more talking before you even see the money.

[Guest 2]

All right, I'll tell you some more.

[Character]

Go ahead.

[Guest 2]

I dressed in a Fancy disguise. And gave an old fellow $50 to hold my horse for 10 minutes. I knew he'd spend the cash free and easy and make the sheriff suspicious he did just that.

[Character]

What has that to do with the Marks robbery?

[Guest 2]

The sheriff thinks the old fellow's explanation of how he got the money is mighty thin. If he has any idea the critter had a hand in Robin Mark's, he'll search his place there. He'll find more of Mark's money and all of Mark's bonds.

[Character]

A frame up, huh?

[Guest 2]

Yeah, and the good one.

[Character]

Did you have that all set before you went to Mark's house to steal the rest of his money?

[Guest 2]

Sure, by sacrificing the bonds and cash Marks had in his pocket would get away clear with all the hoarded cash.

[Character]

I don't see how your plan helps me. The sheriff thinks tire the thieves.

[Guest 2]

The sheriff doesn't know it yet, but there were two crimes.

[Character]

Two?

[Guest 2]

Sure. Stealing the cash at Mark's house was a second. The first was when Marks was on his way home from town. That's when we killed him and robbed him of the bonds.

[Character]

Killed?

[Guest 2]

Yeah, you see, that's a hanging crime. Oh, that's the one. The old man will pay for the bonds in his possession will convict him for sure.

[Character]

Well, Carter, now I have a story to tell.

[Guest 2]

Make it short.

[Character]

All right. When the sheriff returned to town, he found me waiting to talk to him.

[Guest 2]

What?

[Character]

I showed him credentials that convinced him I was no thief. He then agreed to come here and listen to what you had to say.

[Guest 2]

Come here?

[Character]

Yes. He and his deputy have been sitting in the adjoining room just beyond that partly open door. They heard all you said. Well, you double crushed. I'll kill you. Good work, mister. I hoped you'd be able to avoid gun play. You hit him plenty hard on Chin. Here's his gun, Sheriff. Thanks. Put the handcuffs on him, Deputy.

[Guest 2]

Right. I reckon he won't trick me like the masked man did.

[Character]

Take him to jail, then go to the cafe and get his pals.

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