Dan and Sally’s Adventure | The Lone Ranger (01-06-54)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: The Lone Ranger – "Dan and Sally’s Adventure" (01-06-54)

Podcast Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode Date: July 24, 2026
Show: The Lone Ranger (originally aired January 6, 1954)

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Episode Overview

This episode transports listeners to the golden age of radio with an action-packed Lone Ranger tale, "Dan and Sally’s Adventure." The story centers around Dan Reed, the Lone Ranger's teenage nephew, as he navigates a summer back from school in the company of legendary heroes and unwittingly stumbles into a tangled web of outlaws, hidden identities, and moral conflict in a Western town. At the heart of the episode is Dan’s encounter with the mysterious and compelling Sally Addison, whose secret puts him—and the Lone Ranger—on the trail of the infamous "mystery bandit" gang.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Highlights

1. Dan’s Return and the Encounter at the General Store

• Dan comes back from school and is tasked with picking up supplies in Stockton.
• At the general store, he has a charming and slightly awkward first encounter with Sally Addison, a young woman whose beauty leaves him flustered.
  • Notable moment: Dan helps Sally after her flour spills, and there's playful banter hinting at chemistry.
  • Quote:
    • Sally: “I didn’t expect to have you kneeling at my feet so soon after.” (08:39)
    • Dan: “I sure didn’t expect to get acquainted like this, ma’am.” (08:45)

2. Sally’s True Allegiance Revealed

• Sally is shown to be part of an outlaw gang, led by a mysterious masked figure—later revealed as herself.
• She expresses growing doubts and a wish to leave the gang, but is persuaded (and self-compelled) to continue for one last job: robbing the Stockton bank.
  • Quote:
    • Sally: “Anyway, I'm beginning to realize there are some decent people in the West, Carl.” (11:06)
    • Carl: “You must have met some cow-eyed waddy…” (11:15)

3. Bank Robbery and Dan’s Discovery

• Dan witnesses the robbery; notices the leader’s distinct boots—stained with flour just as Sally’s had been the day before.
• He begins to suspect the truth and struggles with disbelief.
  • Quote:
    • Dan: “No, it couldn't be… The leader couldn’t be Sally Addison.” (15:17, 15:31)
• Using his tracking skills, Dan follows the outlaws’ trail despite a rainstorm washing away evidence.

4. Dan Captured – Moral Dilemma and Sally’s Redemption

• Dan is caught by Sally’s gang and brought before her, still disguised as the bandit leader.
• The gang decides Dan must be silenced; Sally volunteers to take on the grim task herself. Instead, she promises to let him go if he swears to protect her secret and the gang’s location.
• Dan, torn between honor and duty, promises—but finds a clever loophole:
  • He escapes, then sets fire to the barn as a signal, drawing the sheriff’s posse for a dramatic showdown.
  • Quote:
    • Sally: “I told the men I was coming here to kill you.” (20:42)
    • Dan: “If you make a solemn promise… I’ll untie and let you go.” (20:47)
    • Dan: “I kept my promise, Sally. I didn't promise not to set fire to the barn.” (23:02)

5. Showdown and Resolution

• The posse arrives as the barn blazes; a gun battle erupts, leading to the gang's capture.
• The sheriff and Lone Ranger unmask the gang leader—revealing Sally.
• Sally accepts her fate stoically, but Dan and the sheriff acknowledge her mercy, offering hope for leniency.
• The episode closes with Dan bidding Sally a bittersweet farewell, and the Lone Ranger’s legendary exit.
  • Quote:
    • Sheriff: “Girl saved my life, Sheriff. Well, maybe that'll help her at her trial.” (23:13)
    • Sally: “Goodbye, Dan. Good luck. Always.” (23:31)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote / Moment | |-----------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 08:39 | Sally Addison | "I didn’t expect to have you kneeling at my feet so soon after." | | 11:06 | Sally Addison | "Anyway, I'm beginning to realize there are some decent people in the West..." | | 15:17 | Dan Reed | "No, it couldn't be… How could he be wearing her boots?" | | 20:42 | Sally Addison | "I told the men I was coming here to kill you." | | 21:14 | Dan Reed | "All right, Sally, I promise. I'm sorry. I'm sorry you turned out to be a crook." | | 23:02 | Dan Reed | "I kept my promise, Sally. I didn't promise not to set fire to the barn." | | 23:31 | Sally Addison | "Goodbye, Dan. Good luck. Always." |

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Important Segments & Timestamps

• [03:18] – Opening narration: Setting the scene
• [04:56] – Dan and Sally meet in the store
• [07:53] – Sally’s buckboard accident & bonding moment
• [10:24] – Sally’s double life, conversation with the gang
• [14:05] – Robbery; Dan’s suspicions
• [17:04] – Dan is captured by Carl
• [20:42] – Loyalty test: Sally and Dan’s moral confrontation
• [21:44] – Dan escapes, alerts posse with fire
• [22:35] – Finale: Sally's unmasking and the gang's capture
• [23:31] – Emotional farewell between Dan and Sally

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Episode Tone & Style

The dialogue mixes the earnestness of classic Western morality tales with devil-may-care youthful charm, especially in the exchanges between Dan and Sally. The narrative remains suspenseful yet hopeful, full of themes of redemption, loyalty, and the Western code of honor.

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Why This Episode Stands Out

"Dan and Sally’s Adventure" blends action, Western archetypes, and surprisingly nuanced character drama—especially with a strong, complex female antagonist whose vulnerability and courage transcend typical genre roles. The Lone Ranger’s guidance, Dan’s quick thinking, and Sally’s final act of mercy capture the essence of classic radio Westerns in one tightly plotted episode.

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For those new to Old Time Radio Westerns, this adventure is a quintessential listen, packed with sharp dialogue, a clever twist, and the satisfying moral clarity that defines the genre.

Transcript

[Dan Reed]

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[Narrator]

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[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. You can find more western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator]

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[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Toto, the daring and resourceful mask rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western 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 hoof beats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Dan Reed]

Come on, Silver.

[Lone Ranger]

Come on.

[Dan Reed]

Let's go, big fellow. Are you still. All new drinks are now at McDonald's with refreshers like the Strawberry Watermelon Refresher and the Mango Pineapple Refresher with Popping Boba. To crafted sodas like the Sprite Berry Blast with berry flavors and cold foam. Who knew ice cold drinks could be so fire six? All new drinks are here now at McDonald's.

[Narrator]

Refreshers contain caffeine. Dan Reed, teenage nephew of the Lone Ranger, Returned from an eastern school for the summer vacation. He joined the Lone Ranger and Toto at their camp in the hills near Stockton and learned they were searching for an outlaw gang reported to be led by a slim man who dressed in black and wore a black mask. One morning, Dan prepared to go to town for supplies.

[Dan Reed]

Steady, Victor. Easy, boy. Yeah. We're about ready to leave for town, Victor.

[Narrator]

Plenty glad see you, Dan.

[Dan Reed]

Him not like boarding at livery stable while you wade. I sure missed him, haven't I, fella?

[Lone Ranger]

Here's the cash in the list, Dan. There isn't much to bring back.

[Dan Reed]

Oh, thank you.

[Lone Ranger]

Huddle and I'll return to camp about noon. We'll see you then.

[Dan Reed]

All right. Bye.

[Lone Ranger]

Adios.

[Dan Reed]

Come on, Victor.

[Narrator]

Dan entered the general store in Stockton and waited while the storekeeper gave attention to another customer.

[Dan Reed]

Let me see. Bacon, sugar, coffee. Seems like there was something else you asked for, ma'.

[Lone Ranger]

Am.

[Sally Addison]

You've forgotten the flour, Mr. Jackson. I'm afraid I confused you by asking for several things at the same time.

[Dan Reed]

Dread it, ma'. Am. Reckon my memory's slipping. Not that I'm so old, mind you.

[Sally Addison]

Old? Oh, of course not. Why, you're in the prime of life, Mr. Jackson.

[Dan Reed]

Nice of you to say that. Mighty nice. I'll bring a sack of flour and a jiffy.

[Narrator]

Dan glanced casually at the customer while the storekeeper went to get the flower. Then the young man's heart skipped a beat. His eyes rested on a young woman, about 20 with deep blue eyes set in a smooth, well tanned face who frankly returned his gaze. Rippling golden hair, held in place by a silken scarf, topped the slim, girlish figure, which was enhanced by a silk blouse and flowing fringe skirt of soft buckskin. Small black boots, elaborately carved, completed her attire. Inwardly pleased by the effect of her beauty upon the handsome youth, she half smiled, then turned away as the storekeeper brought the flower.

[Dan Reed]

Here it is, ma'.

[Sally Addison]

Am.

[Dan Reed]

Anything else?

[Sally Addison]

No, that's all, Mr. Jackson. How much does all that come to? Let me see. Four.

[Dan Reed]

That comes to 1650, ma'.

[Sally Addison]

Am. Here's 20.

[Dan Reed]

Yes. Here's a change.

[Sally Addison]

Thank you. Oh, my buckboard is outside. Will you please Load the supplies for me.

[Dan Reed]

Oh, right away, ma'.

[Merida Bread Announcer]

Am.

[Sally Addison]

Oh, no hurry. I'm going to the dry goods store before I leave town. Goodbye, Mr. Jackson.

[Dan Reed]

Goodbye, Ma'. Am. Come again. Well, young feller, what can I do for you?

[Narrator]

After getting the supplies and stowing them in his saddlebags, Dan rode slowly from town along the trail toward the camp. He was only a mile from town when he heard fast hoof beats coming behind him. Looking back, he saw Sally driving a team hitched to a buckboard. She was recklessly urging the horses to greater speed.

[Sally Addison]

Get up there. Get up.

[Dan Reed]

Easy, Victor. Easy. Stick.

[Narrator]

Dan pulled Victor to one side to allow the racing vehicle to pass.

[Sally Addison]

Hi, there.

[Dan Reed]

Hi.

[Sally Addison]

Get up. Get up, dad. Get up.

[Narrator]

After passing Dan, the girl looked back and waved. While her attention was diverted from the trail, the buckboard sideswiped a large, rounded boulder and overturned.

[Dan Reed]

Come on, Victor. Ho, Victor. Ho. Ho.

[Sally Addison]

Steady, boy.

[Narrator]

The girl had been thrown from the seat, landing in the brush as Dan ran to her. She stood up, brushing her clothing.

[Dan Reed]

Are you hurt?

[Sally Addison]

No, just. Just knocked the wind out of me. Oh, dear. My boots are covered with flour.

[Dan Reed]

A sack of flour broke open. I'll brush off your boots, Ms. Anderson. I'll use my handkerchief.

[Sally Addison]

Wait till I saw you in the store. But I didn't expect to have you kneeling at my feet so soon after.

[Dan Reed]

I sure didn't expect to get acquainted like this, ma'.

[Sally Addison]

Am. How did you know my name?

[Dan Reed]

The storekeeper told me.

[Sally Addison]

Oh. What's your name?

[Dan Reed]

Dan Reed. Do you live around here?

[Sally Addison]

You might say I'm staying with friends. How about you?

[Dan Reed]

My answer's the same. There. I think I got most of the flour off. I'll write your buckboard now.

[Sally Addison]

Oh, I better help.

[Dan Reed]

Come on.

[Narrator]

Together, Dan and the girl righted the buckboard and picked up the supplies. Sally once more took her place on

[Sally Addison]

the seat, saying, thanks a lot, Dan. I'm glad you were around to help me.

[Dan Reed]

Frankly, you shouldn't be driving so recklessly. Take it easy from now on.

[Sally Addison]

If anyone else talked to me like that, I'd resent it. But I'll take it from you, Dan.

[Dan Reed]

I'll ride with you.

[Sally Addison]

I'd rather you didn't.

[Dan Reed]

All right. But I'd like to meet you again, Miss Addison, Sally.

[Sally Addison]

Maybe you will, Dan. But don't count on it too much. Goodbye and thanks.

[Dan Reed]

Get up.

[Sally Addison]

Get up.

[Dan Reed]

Get up. I'll be done. Come on, victor.

[Narrator]

Dan, confused and puzzled, dazzled by the girl's attitude continued toward camp to meet the Lone Ranger and Toto. Meanwhile, Sally Addison Drove to a small farmhouse a few miles away. She entered the main room where five men were seated at a table eating noonday dinner.

[Dan Reed]

Sal. Now, man.

[Sally Addison]

Hi, boys. Well, I think I've made my last trip to town.

[Dan Reed]

Why do you say that?

[Sally Addison]

I have my reasons.

[Dan Reed]

Carl, what's the matter?

[Sally Addison]

I'm fed up, that's all. I'm thinking of leaving the gang.

[Dan Reed]

Listen, when your father was alive, he hired me as a gunman to help protect the sheep ranch from the cattlemen down Austin. Way after he was killed by the cattlemen, you swore to get even saying the law didn't try to protect him or do anything about the killing.

[Sally Addison]

I know all that.

[Dan Reed]

So you sold out and talked me into getting this gang together with you. Leading us as a mysterious black bandit. You've been getting your revenge on the ranchers and the law alike. So why stop now? You're in too deep.

[Sally Addison]

Anyway, I'm beginning to realize there are some decent people in the west, Carl.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh,

[Dan Reed]

so that's it. You must have met some cow eyed waddy who. Shut up.

[Sally Addison]

Forget what I said a few minutes ago. I'll stick with the gang.

[Lone Ranger]

Good, good.

[Dan Reed]

We knew you wouldn't back out on us.

[Sally Addison]

Now we'll pull one more job, then we'll leave here. Tomorrow afternoon just before closing time, we'll rob the Stockton bank. That'll be our last job in this territory.

[Narrator]

The next morning Dan was up early and soon had his horse Victor saddled and bridled. The lone Ranger remarked.

[Lone Ranger]

Where are you going, Dan?

[Dan Reed]

Oh, no place in particular. I thought you might need something from town.

[Lone Ranger]

I think we have enough supplies for d know.

[Dan Reed]

Oh,

[Narrator]

me wonder what make Dan want to go to town again.

[Dan Reed]

Kimo Sabi.

[Narrator]

Him plenty quiet yesterday when he come back with supplies. Him sit look at moon last night.

[Lone Ranger]

What's the girl's name then?

[Dan Reed]

What? Sally Edison. She wouldn't say where she lives.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, there's no harm in you going to town if you want to, Dan. We'll be back for an early supper. I hope you meet the girl again and get a chance to talk to her.

[Dan Reed]

Say thanks a lot. I'll be back for supper. Goodbye.

[Lone Ranger]

Adios. Adios. See?

[Dan Reed]

Steady boy. Come on, Victor.

[Narrator]

We'll continue our lone ranger adventure in just a moment.

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[Narrator]

Now to continue, Dan Reed rode to Stockton and spent the hours watching for the appearance of the golden haired girl he'd met the day before. Just before bank closing time, Dan walked slowly along Main Street. As he passed the bank, he was startled by a sudden commotion inside. A moment later the bank door opened and several masked men ran out. Dan was unarmed and as a bullet whined close, he dropped beside the heavy watering trough on the edge of the curb. The outlaws ran to their horses. Near Dan, he raised his head and glimpsed the leader, a slim masked figure dressed in black.

[Dan Reed]

Get up there.

[Sally Addison]

Get up.

[Narrator]

For a fleeting moment, the leader's boot clad feet. Then leader and gang rode away hurriedly.

[Dan Reed]

You get hit, youngster? No, sir, I'm all right. Get a look at any of them? Not enough to help, sir. I'll get a posse together and trail him, boys.

[Narrator]

Dan stood a moment thinking he had noticed the leader's boots. Black carved boots such as many other men wore. But Dan had seen a white powder such as flour discoloring the indented carving on the leader's boots. Sally Addison's boots had looked that way the day before after he had cleaned them of the flour that had spilled over them.

[Dan Reed]

No, it couldn't be. How could he be wearing her boots? I don't.

[Narrator]

Dan suddenly realized with a shock that the leader was small and slim. A mask had covered the greater part of the face and a wide brimmed Stetson pulled low could have covered a mass of golden hair.

[Dan Reed]

I can't believe that. I won't believe it. The leader couldn't be Sally Edison.

[Narrator]

Dan stood staring at the hoof marks left near the hitch rack by the leader's horse. He noticed one of the horse's shoes was new and the sharp points of the iron shoe left deep indentations in the earth.

[Dan Reed]

Have to find out for myself. I'll try to trail that leader before the posse starts out. Easy, Victor. Steady, boy. Come on, Victor.

[Narrator]

Ordinarily, Dan would have told the Shoe. But confused and bewildered by the turn of events, he set out alone to trail the leader. For years, Dan had been trained by the Lone Ranger and Tonto in finding and following a trail outside of town. The gang had separated, but Dan continued to follow the leader's tracks.

[Dan Reed]

I picked her up, boy.

[Narrator]

Once he lost them in a shallow stream and again on a rocky surface. But the training he'd had was not in vain. And he soon found them again on a narrow weed grown path. As he rode, a sudden storm broke.

[Dan Reed]

Rex will be washed away now. I'll continue to follow this path and see where it leads me. Come on, Victor.

[Narrator]

In spite of the rain, Dan kept riding. Just after the storm passed, he topped a low hill and saw the back of a small farmhouse in a hollow. He drew rein and dismounted behind the barn.

[Dan Reed]

Ho. Ho, Victor. Ho. Steady, boy.

[Narrator]

As he rounded the corner of the building, he came face to face with Carl, holding a gun.

[Dan Reed]

Reach and free. I watch you. Come here, young fella. Just waited to surprise you. Keep your hands high while I see if you have a gun. I have no gun. So I notice. You got a lot of nerve riding here unarmed. You must be one of the gang. Sure. Take me to your leader. I'll take you to meet the whole gang, my friend. Now walk ahead of me to the farmhouse.

[Narrator]

A few minutes later, Carl brought Dan at gunpoint into the presence of the gang inside.

[Dan Reed]

Caught this young fella behind the barn.

[Sally Addison]

You shouldn't have brought him in here.

[Dan Reed]

Don't worry. I already figured out who you are, in spite of that disguise, Ms. Addison. Holy mackerel. He knows you. How'd he figure that out? Does it matter?

[Sally Addison]

All right, you figured it out. I. I'm sorry. You did?

[Dan Reed]

Well, we can't let him live. He'd give the whole thing away. Sal, I'll put a bullet in him right now.

[Sally Addison]

Wait. Holster that gun, Slinky.

[Dan Reed]

It's the idea he gets away in time.

[Sally Addison]

He won't get away. Carl, you and Slinky take him to the barn and tie him. Then come back here and I'll tell you what we'll do with him.

[Dan Reed]

All right, come on, you.

[Narrator]

The two outlaws tied Dan securely inside the barn, then returned to the house. Meantime, the Lone Ranger and Tonto had returned to their camp and waited for Dan. Finally, they decided to ride to meet him and set out on the trail to town. As they followed the trail between some giant boulders, a shot rang out. The masked man and Indian saw The sheriff and his men ride from behind the boulders with ready guns.

[Lone Ranger]

The sheriff and a posse? They must have seen us coming and waited in hiding.

[Dan Reed]

Good thing we saw you before you spotted us, mister. We know you two are part of the gang that robbed the bank a while ago.

[Lone Ranger]

We're not out long.

[Dan Reed]

Shut up and keep reaching. We'll take him, not outlaw him.

[Narrator]

Lone Ranger.

[Dan Reed]

I say he's an who you say he is.

[Lone Ranger]

Him.

[Narrator]

Lone Ranger.

[Dan Reed]

Lone Ranger. If you can prove that, mister, I'll apologize.

[Lone Ranger]

I have a letter from the United States Marshal in my pocket asking us to come here. Sheriff, if you allow me.

[Dan Reed]

Wait, let me see it. Don't forget, you're covered.

[Lone Ranger]

All right. Here it is.

[Narrator]

Quickly, the sheriff read the letter, then handed it back saying, dog gone.

[Dan Reed]

You are the Lone Ranger. What do you know? I'm sure sorry I mistook you for outlaws.

[Lone Ranger]

That's all right, sheriff. We're on the way to town to meet a young man riding a white horse.

[Dan Reed]

A tall, nice looking young fella and a white horse with fancy riding gear?

[Lone Ranger]

That's right.

[Dan Reed]

Why, he's the hombre I saw heading out of town. The same direction the bank robbers took. About 10 minutes before we started out in the subject.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Narrator]

Maybe him. Try trail. Outlaws?

[Lone Ranger]

Looks that way, Toto. Was it the mystery bandit gang, Sheriff?

[Dan Reed]

Sure was. We're hunting them right now.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, if you don't mind, we'll ride with you.

[Dan Reed]

Oh, glad to have you. Let's go, man.

[Narrator]

Later, in the farmhouse, Sally was speaking to the men. She still wore her disguise as the mystery bandit.

[Sally Addison]

How about that young man in the barn? Well, he knows too much.

[Lone Ranger]

Right.

[Dan Reed]

We gotta plug him. Sal, let me go out there now and finish.

[Sally Addison]

No, wait. I've been thinking. I'm in plenty deep with this gang. If he talks, I'm done for. I have made up my mind. I'll be the one to put a bullet in him. Now, when you hear the shot, you'll

[Dan Reed]

know what happened, all right.

[Narrator]

A few minutes later, Sally stood before Dan Reed in the dim light of the Barnes interior.

[Sally Addison]

Dan, I. I told the men I was coming here to kill you.

[Dan Reed]

You'd really kill me?

[Sally Addison]

Sally, listen. There's a way out. If you make a solemn promise right now that you won't tell anyone I'm the gang leader and that you won't tell anyone how to get here. I. I'll untie and let you go.

[Dan Reed]

I don't know.

[Narrator]

Dan thought quickly. If he made such a promise, he'd be bound to keep it. But the gang Must be captured. Then he thought of a way to keep his promise and perhaps still bring about their capture. He finally spoke.

[Dan Reed]

All right, Sally, I promise. I'm sorry. I'm sorry you turned out to be a crook.

[Sally Addison]

Is that it? Forget it. I'm not your kind anyway. And though I think you're just a nice youngster. Well, forget it. There. You're untied.

[Dan Reed]

Thanks.

[Sally Addison]

I'll fire a shot now. The others will expect to hear it. Now. Now, get out of here before I change my mind. I'm going back into the house now.

[Dan Reed]

I'll take Victor and their horses out the back way, then set fire to the hay in the barn. It should blaze up in a hurry. If the posse's anywhere nearby, that should bring them

[Narrator]

in the farmhouse. Sally was saying, men, the sooner we

[Sally Addison]

leave here, the better.

[Dan Reed]

Hey, look through the window. Smoke.

[Lone Ranger]

Sure enough.

[Dan Reed]

Hey, the barn's blazing. We lose our horses.

[Sally Addison]

Come on. No. The fire has too much headway.

[Dan Reed]

Riders, come and take cover.

[Narrator]

The sheriff's posse had seen the blaze and galloped to the farm where they were met by gunfire. For a short time, the gun battle raged. Two of the outlaws fell wounded, and three of the sheriff's men were hit by bullets before the crooks were subdued. Finally, they threw down their guns and stood in eight ejected groups around the by the men of the posse.

[Dan Reed]

Well, looks like we got the gang of the mystery bandits. Including the mystery bandit himself. I'll remove that hat and mask and we'll get a good look at him. Keep them all covered, men. All right.

[Lone Ranger]

All right. There.

[Dan Reed]

Great day.

[Lone Ranger]

A girl. Now, wait, Sheriff. Is your name Sally Addison?

[Sally Addison]

What if it is?

[Lone Ranger]

Hope, and we were worried about you.

[Dan Reed]

I'm all right, sir. I waited back in the grove while you all moved in on the gang.

[Sally Addison]

What about your promise?

[Dan Reed]

I kept my promise, Sally. I didn't promise not to set fire to the barn. Good idea, son. We saw all the smoke and came to see about it. Then we saw the gang tie them all and take them to town.

[Lone Ranger]

Man.

[Dan Reed]

Girl saved my life, Sheriff. Well, maybe that'll help her at her trial.

[Lone Ranger]

Dan Pottle, we leave now. I'm sure Dan would rather not stay longer. Adios, Everybody. Easy.

[Dan Reed]

Goodbye, Ms. Anderson. Sorry it had to be this way. Come on.

[Sally Addison]

Goodbye, Dean. Good luck. Always.

[Dan Reed]

So that's the way it was, huh?

[Sally Addison]

Shut up. I'm ready to take my medicine. If I knew he was a friend to a masked man.

[Dan Reed]

Now, don't get the wrong idea, ma'.

[Lone Ranger]

Am.

[Dan Reed]

Anybody who has that mask man for a friend is Mighty lucky. You see, he's the Lone Ranger.

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[Narrator]

Listen to the Lone Ranger lying out of sight in the underbrush. He heard the voices of two men who had halted their horses near the edge of the arroyo.

[Dan Reed]

And I figure he'll keep the letter locked up with his cash in the cash box. Yeah, I reckon you're right. He's got no safe in the store. We'll bust open the cash box and read the letter. Knowing the plans, it'll be easy for us to waylay the gent who's carrying the diamonds. But when Jeb sees the cash box broken open and the letter gone, he'll send word to Farnsworth and the plans will be changed. Then the information that's in the letter won't mean a thing. We'll leave the letter in the cash box and just take the cash so it'll look like an ordinary robbery. Even so, Jeb will figure that the thief saw the letter and he'll let Farnsworth know. Not the way I've planned it. Go on. That old man they call Uncle Dave works in the cafe. We'll go there and start a fight. It'll lead to gunplay and Dave will be killed by accident. Any excitement, slip the cash into his pocket.

[Narrator]

Listen to the Lone Ranger brought to you by Special Recording. At this same time, The Lone Ranger, a copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, is produced by Trandall Campbell Muir Incorporated. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer, your announcer, Fred Foy.

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[Dan Reed]

Ra.