Double Exposure | The Lone Ranger (01-28-42)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: "Double Exposure" | The Lone Ranger (01-28-42)

Podcast Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date: January 15, 2026
Show: Digitally restored episodes from classic Western radio

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Episode Overview

In this action-packed episode of The Lone Ranger, titled "Double Exposure," the masked hero and his loyal companion Tonto become entangled in a tangled plot of mistaken identity, vengeance, and the shadowy reach of the secret organization known as the Legion of the Black Arrow. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the American West, the story explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the lingering aftermath of violence.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

1. Opening & Setting the Scene

• [01:23] The Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter a stampede near Bitter Creek, with a mysterious rider leading cattle toward a canyon.
• The episode situates itself "during the years of unrest that followed the Civil War," immediately introducing the threat of the Black Arrow—a secret criminal society seeking power in the West.

2. The Stampede & Intervention

• [03:15-03:41] The Lone Ranger and Tonto courageously step in to save a young woman, who appears to be trying to drive the herd into dangerous territory.
• Tension rises as her motivations are questioned:
  • "Fellow, at this stampede, let the girl out of the herd. We're on, Tilda. We've got to hurry anymore." – Tonto ([03:12])
  • Suspicion is cast whether she intended to drive the cattle to safety or endanger them.

3. Intrigue at Bitter Creek

• [05:24-07:34] We learn about Ted Donovan, a rancher who intends to leave cattle ranching for the freighting business after the death of his brother Johnny.
• Local gossip hints at trouble on the trail and the dangers of moving supplies due to outlaw gangs.
  • “Dang it. Why do you suppose I'm going into this thing? I'm hiring more than just drivers. There'll be a guard on every wagon. And I'm hoping that the gang that wiped out Johnny and his men try it with me. We'll be waiting for him.” – Ted Donovan ([05:56])
• The Black Arrow's violent legacy is revealed as the source of many woes in the region.

4. Twin Identities and a Fatal Mistake

• [08:07-09:12] Janet (Ted’s fiancée) warns Ted of grave danger, but he ignores her caution. Confusion arises due to Ted’s uncanny resemblance to his deceased twin brother Johnny.
  • "Didn't you ever realize you being Johnny's twin and looked so much like him that even I found it hard to play your part?" – Janet ([09:03])
• Two criminals spot Ted and mistake him for Johnny, sparking a new threat.

5. The Outlaws’ Plot

• [10:01-11:17] Mike Rafferty and his gang realize what they believe is Johnny Donovan has returned, endangering their secrets. They pressure Carol, who once betrayed Johnny, to lure Ted into a trap.

6. The Truth Comes to Light

• [12:08-13:13] Janet delivers Carol’s message about Johnny Donovan’s murder.
  • "She wanted you to know the truth about Johnny Donovan's death." – Janet ([12:11])
  • The Black Arrow had attempted to recruit Johnny to smuggle rifles to Native Americans. He refused and was murdered.
  • The Ranger learns that Mike Rafferty is responsible.

7. Tension & Showdown

• [16:02-18:30] Carol, filled with guilt over her involvement, tries to warn Ted but becomes embroiled in an emotional confrontation that nearly turns deadly.
  • "For the first time, Johnny, I'm going to be glad to pull the trigger for you." – Carol (mistaking Ted for Johnny) ([17:16])
  • The mistaken identity is clarified, and both unite in the quest for justice.

8. Final Confrontation with the Black Arrow

• [21:14-24:05] The villains lure Ted and Carol into a tense standoff, threatening violence. The Lone Ranger bursts in at the crucial moment, subdues the criminals, and secures justice.
  • "Stand aside and I'll shoot it out with him." – Mike Rafferty ([22:46])
  • "Up with your hand, Blake. It's the Lone Ranger in the doorway." ([22:51])
  • "You can't put her in jail. It's her evidence. We'll send these two to the gallows. Are you willing to give it?" – Lone Ranger ([23:58])
  • Carol agrees to testify, helping bring the Black Arrow to justice.

9. Resolution

• [24:19-24:47] With the villains apprehended, the Lone Ranger and Tonto swiftly ride off to ensure the criminals are delivered to the sheriff.
  • "That won't matter. Not even if they were a hundred to one. My bets are on the Lone Ranger." – Supporting Character ([24:32])

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Tonto to Lone Ranger (on saving the herd):

  "You take plenty big chance. Try to drive herd into canyon lone." ([04:01])

• Ted Donovan on vengeance:

  “There’s something inside me that keeps saying if you don't do it, you're a coward.” ([06:01])

• Janet warning Ted:

  "You won't listen if I tell you you're in danger, will you?" ([08:25])

• On mistaken identity:

  "You're not Johnny, you're Ted...I didn't realize you were a friend of John." ([17:23])

• The Lone Ranger on justice:

  "You want those crooks to get off scot free." ([18:20])

• Lone Ranger to Carol, after foiling Mike Rafferty:

  "You can't put her in jail. It's her evidence. We'll send these two to the gallows. Are you willing to give it?" ([23:58])

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Important Timestamps

• [01:23] - Episode proper begins; Lone Ranger and Tonto spot the stampede
• [03:12-03:41] - Dramatic cattle rescue
• [05:24-07:34] - Ted Donovan’s motive and Johnny’s backstory
• [08:07-09:12] - Janet’s warning and the twin confusion
• [10:01-11:17] - Outlaw plotting and Carol's predicament
• [12:08-13:13] - Janet delivers crucial information about Johnny’s murder
• [16:02-18:30] - Ted and Carol’s fraught confrontation
• [21:14-24:05] - Final showdown; Lone Ranger’s intervention and triumph
• [24:47] - Resolution as justice is served

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Tone & Atmosphere

The episode maintains a dramatic, suspenseful, and earnest tone, balancing Western action with themes of justice and redemption. The dialogue is brisk, and emotions run high throughout, capturing the moral gravity of the plot and the personal stakes for each character.

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Conclusion

"Double Exposure" is a compelling tale of twin brothers, guilt, and frontier justice. With swift action, daring intervention, and a sharp focus on moral ambiguity, this episode exemplifies the spirit of classic radio Westerns. The Lone Ranger and Tonto’s persistent pursuit of justice carries the day, with memorable characters and a clever twist of mistaken identity woven through to its thrilling conclusion.

Transcript

[The Lone Ranger]

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[Tonto]

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[Tonto]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Tonto]

Fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi O Silver. The Lone Ranger. During the years of unrest that followed the Civil War, a powerful secret organization called the Legion of the Black Arrow sprang up in the western United States. Its members were to be found everywhere, defying the law or using the law for their own purposes, working toward the ultimate goal of revolt and the foundation of a despotic empire. It was the masked rider of the plains who led the fight against this band of outlaws and traitors. For once, his great strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness were taxed to the utmost in the cause of democracy. Return with us now to those thrilling days in the west with young. From all the past come the thundering hoof beats of a great horse. Silver the Lone Ranger rides again. Come on, Silver. Roll the tail of white girl. Silver away. The Lone Ranger and Tonto headed south in the Sweetwater near Bitter Creek. They saw a cloud of dust ahead of them. A word from the masked man and Silver increased his speed, with Skull keeping his place beside him. Now a herd of cattle could be seen moving toward the opening of a canyon. A solitary horseman rode the point. But just as the opening was reached, the leaders of the herd swung aside and headed for the rider. Then suddenly, they broke into a run. Fellow, at this stampede, let the girl out of the herd. We're on, Tilda. We've got to hurry anymore.

[The Lone Ranger]

Scout.

[Tonto]

Swiftly. The Lone Ranger and Tonto cut in front of the herd. The girl ranged alongside. Desperation sounded in her voice as she urged her mount on.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on, Black, keep up. I'm gazing on him.

[Tonto]

Swing to the right.

[The Lone Ranger]

Keep away from me.

[Tonto]

Don't tight your heart. Let him swing to the right. Your only chance, Blackie.

[The Lone Ranger]

Bl Come on, gentleman. Keep away from me.

[Tonto]

The right. The hurt swinging from the creek. The what do make it now. Lean forward. Your heart's having head. Run, Blacky.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on.

[Tonto]

Deliver. You can rein up now. We're out of danger.

[The Lone Ranger]

I suppose I ought to send you.

[Tonto]

That isn't necessary. You take plenty big chance. Try to drive hurt into canyon lone.

[The Lone Ranger]

How wasn't doing that.

[Tonto]

It looks as if you were.

[The Lone Ranger]

Where you take me for, tenderfoot? If he ever got up into the hills, nobody could round him up for a month. I. I was trying to stand him aside from the canyon.

[Tonto]

I see.

[The Lone Ranger]

What do you mean by that?

[Tonto]

Nothing.

[The Lone Ranger]

Don't you believe me, Nathan?

[Tonto]

I was wondering if you'd notice my mask.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, I noticed it, but I know who you are. I heard what you called your horse. Don't you believe me?

[Tonto]

You're right, of course. It'd be almost impossible to round up the herd if they ever got into the hills. Ought to be a fence across the opening of that canyon.

[The Lone Ranger]

Liz. There was anyway. Somebody broke it down.

[Tonto]

That's Liz.

[The Lone Ranger]

How should I know? You saved my life and I'm grateful. Guess that's all I got to say to you. Goodbye.

[Tonto]

Just a moment.

[The Lone Ranger]

Get up.

[Tonto]

Lassie must have not looked like her. Try to stop her. It didn't look that way to me either. Johno San say it was just the opposite. Why her do that? I don't know. I think we better stay close to Bitter Creek until we find out. We'll make camp, then you scout around town.

[The Lone Ranger]

Steady.

[Tonto]

Where did you learn sound huddle cattle belong to a young rancher called Ted Donovan. Donovan, huh? Circle D. Yes, I know that's a circle D. Brand him sell ranch and cattle. Plenty soon go into freighting business. Freighting business?

[The Lone Ranger]

Ah.

[Tonto]

Me here talking cafe. Him talk with big man. Father. Girl, Is your mind still made up? Yep. I got another good reason for quitting as a ranch. My main herd stampeded this afternoon. They didn't pull up, but they got to willow growing. Well, you can drive them back, can't you? I reckon. But it won't be long before I'm driving them to market. The market? What's the point of that? Why don't you just sell the kettle with your ranch? They can't find a buyer. I'll have to keep the buildings and the land. And once I get my money for the herd, I'll buy wagons and oxen, hire men and start asking for freighting contracts. You'll get them, of course. Sure I will. It's a very dangerous trail for him, Cheyenne. We've got to have supplies around this part of the country. You know what happened to your brother? Dang it. Why do you suppose I'm going into this thing? I'm hiring more than just drivers. There'll be a guard on every wagon. And I'm hoping that the gang that wiped out Johnny and his men try it with me. We'll be waiting for him. We'll be ready too. Yeah, like it's right. In my best. Nothing or nobody can change my mind. Angus, I wish Jerry could realize that what you've been saying. Oh, the usual. You're local and try something like this. Getting yourself killed won't bring Jerry back. Somehow I haven't got any choice. There's something inside me that keeps saying if you don't do it, you're a coward. You gotta pick up the range. Matt Wattono Here. Tonto. How do you know if this man called Angus is the father of the girl? We saw it on the range. Yes. Barkeep. Bob, girl first. Let's see. This young rancher can't go into the freighting business if he doesn't sell his cattle. That's right. The girl was trying to drive them up into the hill. That's right. That answers one question. This freight train being wiped out. When did that happen? One week go. We were up on the Sweetwater.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ah.

[Tonto]

How far away from Bitter Creek? Maybe 100 miles to east. Any landmarks?

[The Lone Ranger]

Ah.

[Tonto]

Barkeep say outlaw raid Midnight Pass. That's where we're heading, Toto. Midnight Pass. Three weeks later, Ted Donovan had reached Cheyenne with his herd. Beef was bringing a good price, and in less than an hour, he had closed the deal. When he returned to the hotel with more than enough in his money belt to start out in the freighting business, he found an old friend waiting in the lobby. Janice. What are you doing here?

[The Lone Ranger]

Hello, kid.

[Tonto]

You mean to say you've come all the way from Bitter Creek alone?

[The Lone Ranger]

No. Pause here. But I would have come alone if I'd had to. What for?

[Tonto]

What's the idea?

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, it isn't going to make much sense in this head, but a girl told me to.

[Tonto]

A girl? I should say. It doesn't make sense.

[The Lone Ranger]

You won't listen if I tell you you're in danger, will you?

[Tonto]

It won't make any difference to my plans.

[The Lone Ranger]

It can't.

[Tonto]

But I gotta admit, I'm curious. Who's this girl you're talking about?

[The Lone Ranger]

I don't know her name. I never saw before. As a matter of fact, I didn't feel very good that night.

[Tonto]

She's awful. Dr. Undercarrel, this is getting worse. Instead of better.

[The Lone Ranger]

Guess there isn't any sense in my going on. Anyway. I didn't come here to see you. There's another man somewhere around Cheyenne that'll listen to me even if you won't.

[Tonto]

No, no, no, honey. That's no way to talk. You know I love you and I'll listen to you all day long. But I'm going after the crook that killed Johnny.

[The Lone Ranger]

Kids, didn't you ever realize you being Johnny's twin and looked so much like him that even I found it hard to play your part? Didn't you ever realize that those crooks might.

[Tonto]

What's the matter? Stand over there.

[The Lone Ranger]

Is it looking at you? Where he's gone now, he's gonna understand. Oh, Ada, I'm afraid. I'm afraid to say anything for fear.

[Tonto]

Of what you'll do.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm afraid if I don't, I won't find the last man in time. Oh, I'm afraid.

[Tonto]

Who's there? Wait a minute, Mike. You gotta believe me. You gotta believe what? I haven't touched a drop today and it's almost noon. It's a miracle. I want you to know that I'm telling the truth. Yeah, that'd be another miracle. Listen, Mike, this is straight. I just saw Johnny Donovan downstairs. I did, with my own eyes.

[The Lone Ranger]

I saw him.

[Tonto]

He was standing over by the desk talking to a girl. He caught a sight of me and he started to turn around, but I ducked up the stairs. It can't be. All right, don't take my word for it. Go down there and see for yourself. How could he be alive? Red got plugged nine times down in Tombstone and he's alive. Yeah. Yeah. Maybe he's talked already. No, they'd have come after us long before this. What would stop him? Carol, of course. He figured she was mixed up in him, laid off for her sake. Would he do that after. After what happened? Maybe he's out to get us himself. Yeah, if he turned around any faster. Well, we gotta get him first. That's all too early for. Carol will be at the cafe. They'll find her their house. Why do we want. She made the mistake in the first place. It's up to her to fix things up. Come on. Don't worry. We'll slip out the back of the hotel. Johnny won't catch you just yet. I ought to slap your face.

[The Lone Ranger]

I don't care. I'm glad.

[Tonto]

All right, you're glad. Maybe you won't be so happy when I get through.

[The Lone Ranger]

You're not going after him again?

[Tonto]

No, Carol, I'm not going after him again. He proved he couldn't go to the law.

[The Lone Ranger]

Besides, what if he did? What could he prove?

[Tonto]

We're not going after him again, Carol. But you are.

[The Lone Ranger]

No, Mike, you wouldn't ask me to do a thing like that. I couldn't. Don't you understand? He trusted me and I double crossed him. All right, that's bad enough. You can't expect me to do anything more. I won't, Mike. I tell you I won't.

[Tonto]

You know what the choice is, Carol? Do you follow orders or don't you? Quiet, Silver. Yes, you're right. Someone riding with him. How to find girl Chunky Masabi bring her here after girl next.

[The Lone Ranger]

Then I'm glad of a game. Would you remember me?

[Tonto]

Of course. I thought at first Tano meant someone else.

[The Lone Ranger]

I know who you mean. And I have a message from her.

[Tonto]

You have?

[The Lone Ranger]

She couldn't come to Cheyenne herself and she asked me to come instead. She wanted you to know the truth about Johnny Donovan's death.

[Tonto]

The truth? Yes.

[The Lone Ranger]

I had to tell it just the way she told it to me because there's some parts I don't understand. She said you would.

[Tonto]

Please go on.

[The Lone Ranger]

But in the first case, Johnny was in love with a girl named Carol. Ah.

[Tonto]

Her work in Alice Cafe.

[The Lone Ranger]

Through Carol, Johnny met some men who had a business transaction they wanted to talk over with him. This is a part I don't understand. Those men were members of the Black Arrow.

[Tonto]

That's all right. Go on.

[The Lone Ranger]

Whatever the transaction was, Johnny wouldn't have anything to do with it. That's why he was killed.

[Tonto]

You're right, Cono. He got out of town ahead of him and waited it to pass.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ah.

[Tonto]

What are the names of the men? Did she tell you that?

[The Lone Ranger]

Just one of them.

[Tonto]

Mike Rafferty, come to know him. That's fine. We may be able to get proof against him through this. Carol.

[The Lone Ranger]

But don't you understand? His kid's in town. He's in danger every minute.

[Tonto]

Have you told him all this? Is he going after Rafferty himself?

[The Lone Ranger]

I was afraid he'd do that. Well, I haven't said a word to.

[Tonto]

Him and I can't see why he should be in danger.

[The Lone Ranger]

They may think he's Johnny.

[Tonto]

Why should they?

[The Lone Ranger]

And Darby were twin brothers. They look exactly alike. Didn't you know?

[Tonto]

Here, Silver.

[The Lone Ranger]

What are you going to do?

[Tonto]

Wins. He is in danger. You got to find him. Ready, Silver.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hip.

[Tonto]

Let's hope we're not too late. Get him up. Count, Silver. Hoy. The Curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger story before the next exciting scene. Please permit us to pause for just a few moments. Now to continue our story. As the Lone Ranger, Tonto and Janet were heading for the town. Angus McLean and Ted Donovan met on the porch of the hotel. This is the first time. You're coming in, gentlemen. Hello, Angus. You're up sort of late yourself. Why should there be worse? Janet? She went to a room already. Well, I don't know.

[The Lone Ranger]

You don't know?

[Tonto]

Why should I? I haven't seen her since supper. You mean to say she didn't go riding with you? Why, no. I had some business with a man named Smither. We've been talking for the last three hours. But she told me that she. What? She said she was going for a ride, that I shouldn't worry. She had plenty of protection from a man I trusted. I thought she meant you. If she had, she'd have said so, wouldn't she? She'd be swearing. I figured she was just being cute. It wasn't you she was talking about, though. It was a mask man. The mask man. Moon Ranger. What's that? That's why we're here. Just trying to find him. She went right by herself outside the town of Misty. No telling what might have happened. Are you sure she hasn't come back? This particular turn up the street, she might have slipped in. Come on, we'll ask the clerk. That's what he said. Who's the old gentleman? His name's McLean. It was his daughter that saw me. She's the girl they were talking about. Yeah. Well, what about it? Has she come in? You were following orders. You've been sticking close enough to porch to see everybody. I didn't see you. You're asking the clerk. Why should we worry about the girl? We gotta find some way to get Donovan away from the hotel. This is it, Scar. Look, we're going upstairs.

[The Lone Ranger]

I gotta try her room.

[Tonto]

Yeah, I guess the clerk wasn't sure, but as long as you are. Yeah, I am. And all we have to do is leave a message with a clerk before they come. There he is, Carol. Come on, Scar. Heading back to the hotel? Fix the bar alibi. Thank Wayne.

[The Lone Ranger]

Johnny. Why'd you have to come back?

[Tonto]

Open up.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hello?

[Tonto]

Hello, is Janet McLean here?

[The Lone Ranger]

Won't you come in, Mr. Dunham?

[Tonto]

Where is she?

[The Lone Ranger]

Haven't you got anything to say to me?

[Tonto]

I got your message. I came as fast as I could. Where's Janet?

[The Lone Ranger]

Is that all you can say?

[Tonto]

Of course that's all what is this? A trick of some kind?

[The Lone Ranger]

You might tell me a little bit of daughter. Are you going to get married?

[Tonto]

What business is that of yours?

[The Lone Ranger]

You don't have to feel that way, Bobby. We could still be friends.

[Tonto]

Still be friends and you, loco.

[The Lone Ranger]

Not anymore. I guess I was for a while, but I'm getting over it. I'm getting over it awful fast. Why don't you sit down for a minute and have a drink?

[Tonto]

You answer me just one question. Is Janet McLean here or isn't she?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Tonto]

Here's another room.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well? No.

[Tonto]

I knew this was a trick. I knew it the minute I saw your face. What would a girl like Janet have to do with someone like John?

[The Lone Ranger]

You're going to be sorry you said that, Mistress. I can understand confidence. You think I had something to do with your being ambushed? I don't blame you for being sore. That part of it's all right. But nobody's going to talk to me like I'm sure it can get away with it.

[Tonto]

Wait a minute. Something wrong here.

[The Lone Ranger]

For the first time, Johnny, I'm going to be glad to pull the trigger for you.

[Tonto]

You called me Johnny.

[The Lone Ranger]

I apologize, Mr. Donovan, but I'm not.

[Tonto]

John and his brother Ted.

[The Lone Ranger]

What?

[Tonto]

It's my turn to apologize. I didn't realize you were a friend of John. You mean to say. Hasn't anybody told you this? Johnny said.

[The Lone Ranger]

It'S true. I can see it now. There's been so much alike.

[Tonto]

We were twins.

[The Lone Ranger]

Steady. I'm all right. It's just to lose hope and then hope again and find out after all.

[Tonto]

You were going to shoot me.

[The Lone Ranger]

My Calder turned. I was jealous.

[Tonto]

You were in love, Ms. Jonathan.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah.

[Tonto]

I see. Maybe you'll be glad to know this. I'm not going to rest until I find the men who killed him.

[The Lone Ranger]

It's better for you to go home and forget all about it.

[Tonto]

You do that.

[The Lone Ranger]

It isn't the thing.

[Tonto]

You want those crooks to get off scot free.

[The Lone Ranger]

I. No. No, I don't.

[Tonto]

I can't. That's all there is to it. They've got to pay. I'll find them and I'll help it, Ed.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll help you. And you're going to be mighty surprised at the help I can give.

[Tonto]

Lloyd Donovan. Get the message I left him? For sure. I had to tell him how to get to Carol's house, but he left about 15 minutes ago. Mighty funny. Johnny's old girl and Ted's girl getting together that way. Ted's girl?

[The Lone Ranger]

Sure.

[Tonto]

He and Janet's gonna Get married. Porno. Hey, let me get this straight. Who is this Ted? Ted Donovan. Johnny's brother. You know, the fellow you left the message for. So Johnny had a brother. A dead ring upon him. If you knew Johnny, you couldn't miss the resemblance. Don't forget, I didn't have a look at him. Well, just stick around. We can't do that tonight. Come on, Scott. Why didn't you find out what his first name was? You saw him out here on the porch. You didn't bother to ask any questions. Well, did you?

[Andrew Rines]

This way.

[Tonto]

Back to Carol's. Hey, what if she's built him already? I hope she has, but she won't. Talking to him face to face, it wouldn't take her long to find out the truth. And I don't trust her. Come on.

[The Lone Ranger]

He may be at the hotel.

[Tonto]

That's it up ahead, isn't it?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Tonto]

You'll stop there first, you air man. I can't be helped.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll answer phone. Close. That's the whole truth, kid. I swear it. I didn't have anything to do with the ambush. And as for the rest of it, well, you'd have to know a lot more about the Black Arrow to understand how you can get mixed up in it without really wanting to.

[Tonto]

You must feel bad enough, Carol. You're getting punished for your product.

[The Lone Ranger]

I am?

[Tonto]

So they wanted him to smuggle rifles to the Indians and he wouldn't.

[The Lone Ranger]

I thought he could say yes or no and that's all it'd be to it.

[Tonto]

It doesn't interest me much what led up to it. Mike Rafferty killed my brother.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ted. You promised. You promised you'd go to the sheriff.

[Tonto]

He can't shoot any straighter than I can.

[The Lone Ranger]

No, you've got to listen to me. There's nobody in Wyoming got a faster jaw than Mike.

[Tonto]

My job. Let's tell me where I can find him.

[The Lone Ranger]

I was with him all the time. He'd end up the same way Johnny did.

[Tonto]

Where can I find him?

[The Lone Ranger]

Mike, I. I want you to meet Johnny's twin brother. This is Ted Donovan.

[Tonto]

Where's Ted Donovan?

[The Lone Ranger]

You're a mess, all right. This is the Lone Ranger. Is Ted here?

[Tonto]

Why, no, Ms. McLean. He went after you.

[The Lone Ranger]

After me? Where?

[Tonto]

Carol's place. My graffity brought a message. You were there and wanted to see him alone.

[The Lone Ranger]

My graffity?

[Tonto]

Where is this place? Are you talking about a cafe? No, it's her home. I don't know where that is. Good. Come on. Ms. McLean, your father's been looking for.

[The Lone Ranger]

You he can't stop. This is a man of life and death.

[Tonto]

What's the matter, Carol? You seem to be kind of nervous. Why don't you sit down?

[The Lone Ranger]

Hi. I'm not nervous.

[Tonto]

Shut the door, Scott.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah?

[Tonto]

You're standing right in my way. Carol. Can't see Donovan's face.

[The Lone Ranger]

I want you to get things straight. It isn't Johnny, it's Ted. Hadn't you. Hadn't you better leave?

[Tonto]

Get out of the way. Go ahead, Cal. I thought so. You've been talking too much, haven't you? No. I always knew you were soft, and now you're double crossed.

[The Lone Ranger]

You're the one who's talking to Max.

[Tonto]

Maybe so. I won't waste any more time. If you don't get out of the way, I'll shoot you first and him next.

[The Lone Ranger]

What happens then? They'd hang. You're sure? You'd never get away with it.

[Tonto]

It's his life or mine and you know it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Look, Mike, without me, he hasn't got any poop. He'll make a deal. Let him go and I promise. I swear I won't say anything.

[Tonto]

There's only one way I can be sure of that.

[The Lone Ranger]

All right, then go ahead and kill me, but let him go.

[Tonto]

One murder's as good as another as far as he's concerned. If I killed you in front of him, he could turn me in for that.

[The Lone Ranger]

High enough? Leave him here. Take me with you.

[Tonto]

You can't make any proposition like that with me around. Stand aside and I'll shoot it out with him.

[The Lone Ranger]

You won't. Never chance.

[Tonto]

Here goes, Gerald. Wait till somebody else has the lamb. Get out the lamp out. Up with your hand, Blake. It's a long range in the doorway.

[The Lone Ranger]

Let him have it. I got him.

[Tonto]

That's who I'm for. No, no. He ain't here now. He ducked into the room. He's coming toward us. You get back to the wall. Shoot wherever you hear sound. Make a lot of noises over there.

[The Lone Ranger]

Do you hear?

[Tonto]

That's what I've been waiting for. What does it call me?

[The Lone Ranger]

Mike?

[Tonto]

No, Truth. Scar. You might hit me. He's got my arms so I can't move him. But I've got a gun hand free for you, Scar. No, don't. Don't shoot. Let's hear your gun. Hit the floor. Ed, where are you?

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm afraid he's unconscious. I pushed him down with a shorting starter knife. If you can hit his head on the table.

[Tonto]

How about another lamp?

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm lighting one now. Here you are all right.

[Tonto]

Toto, tie these two up. I'm going to do that.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll help your stand up.

[Tonto]

You turn us over to the sheriff, you gotta jail her too.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm ready to go.

[Tonto]

Did you have planned Johnny Donovan's murder?

[The Lone Ranger]

No, but I've been working for the Black Arrow.

[Tonto]

You can't put her in jail. It's her evidence. We'll send these two to the gallows. Are you willing to give it?

[The Lone Ranger]

More than willing.

[Tonto]

Will you help the government against the Black Arrow?

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, I can.

[Tonto]

She won't live to do as she will. At the moving totto. We're heading for the sheriff's office. Ah, you come. What did you tell them, Carol?

[The Lone Ranger]

I can't answer that. But it was all I knew. Certainly the masked man and Tom will leave in a hurry. Just look at them ride. I hope they get there in time. Is it a long way? Yes, and the yards will be a gentleman.

[Tonto]

That won't matter. Not even if they were a hundred to one. My bets are on the moon ranging.

[The Lone Ranger]

Sam. It's. Sam.

[Tonto]

Story you have just heard is a copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated.

[The Lone Ranger]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

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[The Lone Ranger]

Sam.