Lead for a Quitter | The Lone Ranger (09-01-50)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast Summary

Episode: Lead for a Quitter | The Lone Ranger (09-01-50)
Release Date: March 12, 2025
Host: Andrew Rhynes

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Introduction

In this thrilling episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, host Andrew Rhynes transports listeners to the rugged landscapes of the Wild West. The story centers around the iconic Lone Ranger and his faithful companion, Tonto, as they navigate the treacherous dynamics of law and order in the early western United States. Digitally restored for enhanced audio clarity, this episode captures the essence of classic Western radio dramas, bringing to life the suspense and valor synonymous with shows like Gunsmoke and The Lone Ranger.

Plot Summary

The episode begins with Liz Creston taking over the cafe in Woodstock following her husband's death. Unbeknownst to many, Liz also leads a gang of gunmen who previously worked for her late husband, Chuck. Under her leadership, the gang operates covertly, using the cafe as a front for their illicit activities.

Conflict Emerges: At [04:08], Liz discusses upcoming plans with Savage, a formidable member of her gang, and Bill, a younger associate. Savage reveals a plot to rob a payroll from Cacos on the stage, involving a special deputy who unknowingly carries the loot in his luggage. When Lone Ranger expresses his intention to leave the gang, tensions escalate, leading Savage to threaten his life unless he complies.

Lone Ranger's Resolve: Determined to uphold justice, the Lone Ranger declares his departure from the gang, stating at [05:50], "That's the way it is and I'm not going to change my mind." This bold move sets the stage for a confrontation between the Ranger and Liz's gang.

Investigation and Discovery: As the Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate, they uncover suspicious activities linked to Liz Creston. At [07:09], they discuss the recent hold-ups and murders in the area, realizing that Liz may be orchestrating these crimes. Their investigation leads them to discover a shallow grave for Bill Pittman, indicating foul play.

Confrontation in Woodstock: By [09:04], the Ranger confronts Liz and Savage in the cafe. The tension peaks when Sage realizes that the Ranger knows about the gang's plans. During the ensuing standoff, the Ranger uses his quick wits and mastery of the situation to outmaneuver the gang members, ultimately leading to their downfall.

Key Conflicts and Resolutions

• Leadership Struggle: The episode delves into Liz Creston's dual role as a cafe owner and gang leader. Her authority is challenged by the Lone Ranger's moral stance against her criminal activities.

• Lone Ranger vs. Gang: The Ranger's decision to quit the gang sets off a chain of events that lead to a showdown between him and Liz's gang. His unwavering commitment to justice culminates in the exposure and defeat of the gang.

• Betrayal and Loyalty: Savage's loyalty to Liz is tested as the Ranger uncovers the truth behind their operations. The episode highlights themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the pursuit of justice.

Notable Quotes

• Lone Ranger on Quitting the Gang:

  "[06:05] Lone Ranger: Well, then I'll be the first. That's all I gotta say, Liz. Nice knowing you."

• Savage's Threat:

  "[06:20] Savage: Now that ought to tell you what to do."

• Tonto's Deduction:

  "[08:31] Tonto: He must have been with the outlaw gang. If he was shot by a deputy, the man who shot him wouldn't leave."

• Lone Ranger on Justice:

  "[26:14] Lone Ranger: Shut up, Liz. Me and my men heard all that was said."

• Final Confrontation:

  "[27:05] Lone Ranger: Away without you even that's one army that no ornery crooks like you ever savage what miles they might be. He always goes him one better and ribs the west of more sneaking killers and crooks than all the lawmen around here. Do you see? He's the Lone Ranger."

Character Insights

• Lone Ranger: Embodies the classic Western hero—brave, just, and unwavering in his pursuit of righteousness. His strategic thinking and courage are pivotal in dismantling the outlaw gang.

• Tonto: The Lone Ranger's loyal companion, Tonto provides wisdom and support. His keen observations and insights play a crucial role in unraveling the gang's schemes.

• Liz Creston: A complex antagonist who balances her role as a cafe owner with her leadership of a criminal gang. Her character explores the blurred lines between legitimate business and unlawful activities in the Wild West.

• Savage: Represents the ruthless side of the gang, willing to resort to violence to maintain control and protect their interests.

Conclusion

"Lead for a Quitter" is a quintessential Lone Ranger adventure that encapsulates the essence of old-time Western radio dramas. Through expertly crafted dialogue, suspenseful plot twists, and dynamic character interactions, the episode delivers a captivating narrative of justice prevailing over corruption. Andrew Rhynes' meticulous digital restoration enhances the listening experience, allowing audiences to immerse themselves fully in this timeless tale of the Wild West.

For those who haven't experienced Old Time Radio Westerns, this episode offers a rich and engaging glimpse into the heroic exploits of the Lone Ranger, maintaining the nostalgic charm while delivering a story that resonates with timeless themes of bravery and integrity.

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Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Narrator]

A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust and the.

[Lone Ranger]

Haughty high O Silver the Lone Ranger.

[Liz Creston]

It's.

[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion Tahoe, the daring and resourceful map 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 the greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yester year. From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the Great War.

[Lone Ranger]

Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Savage]

Foreign.

[Narrator]

Owner of the cafe in Woodstock died. His wife Liz stepped into his shoes and took over. He not only ran the cafe, but boss the gang of gun slicks who had worked secretly for Chuck. The men readily allowed Liz to take over as their leader because she was in a position to get a line on good jobs. Her cafe was a good cover for their activities and her rent a safe hideout right near the town. One day in her office in back of the cafe, Liz was talking to two of the men. A tough killer named Savage and a younger man named Bill.

[Savage]

Now look, since Chuck died, I've been head of the gang. And you have to admit I've done a good job of it.

[Liz Creston]

You sure have, Liz.

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah, we've all made dill working with you, Liz.

[Savage]

Glad to hear you say so, Savage. There's going to be another job tomorrow, so get the gang together. Tell them I'll meet him at Moraine tonight.

[Liz Creston]

You alleged. What did you have to get?

[Lone Ranger]

Landed one that'll be extreme.

[Savage]

There's a payroll coming from Cacos on the stage tomorrow. But it won't be in the strong box up on the beach.

[Liz Creston]

How they can.

[Savage]

Special deputy is going to ride in the coach and bring it in his luggage bag. Now I want you to get that bag and bring it here to me.

[Liz Creston]

How did you find out about his name?

[Savage]

I was over in Texas day before yesterday, remember?

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah, that's right.

[Savage]

Well, I got to be friends with that fellow who's the special deputy. He said he was making a trip here to Woodstock and asked if he could call on me. I guess he decided I was a nice wealthy widow worth calling on.

[Liz Creston]

You're in for a letdown.

[Savage]

Yeah, you see, he confided to me that I was the only one he told about why he was coming here.

[Liz Creston]

So. Wait a minute. If you're the only one he told me, rob him the payroll. He'll maybe remember about killing you.

[Savage]

Yeah, I thought of that. So that's the reason you're to see he don't live to do any talking.

[Lone Ranger]

You mean you want him killed?

[Savage]

Is that the general idea again?

[Lone Ranger]

I haven't been with a gang long, Liz. I didn't know you went in for.

[Savage]

Killing yet you scream at you, I just don't like it.

[Lone Ranger]

Fact is, you can consider I'm quitting the gang as of now. I'll go out the ranch bunk house and get my stuff.

[Savage]

Then I'll hit shop. Bill, I don't reckon you know what you're saying.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, yes I do. That's the way it is and I'm not going to change my mind.

[Savage]

Maybe you don't know that nobody quits my game.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, then I'll be the first. That's all I gotta say, Liz. Nice knowing you.

[Liz Creston]

Go on.

[Lone Ranger]

Wait a minute. Let him go, Liz.

[Liz Creston]

He heard about the plans to hold up the stage.

[Savage]

Yes, and that means he's liable to stick your head in the noose as well as mine. Now that ought to tell you what to do. Daddy, he said he was going out to the ranch right now. You follow him and put a bullet in it.

[Liz Creston]

You know, I sort of got to like that hom. Liz, I hate you.

[Savage]

Look, you do what I tell you, I'll keep going.

[Tonto]

You say you're the boss.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll get back and let you know.

[Liz Creston]

How I'm he got.

[Narrator]

That same morning in the hills near Woodstock, the Lone Ranger and Tottle were preparing to leave their temporary camp. The horses had been saddled and the two men were talking as they stood away their gear.

[Tonto]

The outlaw gang were hunting. Must be hiding here.

[Narrator]

Woodstock, Tottle.

[Lone Ranger]

There are many hold ups and murders during the past year. Them all happened down this way.

[Tonto]

The last job they pulled was a hold up at Liz Crestmaster's cafe in Woodstock a week ago.

[Lone Ranger]

Is that right?

[Tonto]

I used to think her husband Chuck was tied in with cooks. Since he's dead and their place was rob.

[Lone Ranger]

Say, Liz, Creston makes plenty hot talk to Sheriff. She blame him for not finding out?

[Tonto]

Lord, yes. I know.

[Lone Ranger]

Ch not on trail.

[Tonto]

Let's go see about it.

[Narrator]

Within a few minutes, the masked man, an Indian rounded a bend in the trail and saw a man lying on the ground.

[Lone Ranger]

Look. Saw a lion on ground.

[Tonto]

Someone must have ambushed him.

[Liz Creston]

Got in the back in bed. He.

[Tonto]

He's gone.

[Lone Ranger]

Him? He was trying to quit. Gang mention special debit.

[Tonto]

He must have been with the outlaw gang. If he was shot by a deputy, the man who shot him wouldn't leave.

[Lone Ranger]

Right in the.

[Tonto]

We'll bury him tto and we ride toward town. Maybe you can find out something there.

[Lone Ranger]

Later.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Tahoe rode to the edge of town. The masked man waited while his Indian companion went into Woodstock to try to get news. Standing in the back of the cafe when the sheriff entered.

[Lone Ranger]

Hey, Joe, is Liz Christian back in her office? I reckon she is, Gerald. Oh, hello, Liz.

[Savage]

I was just coming out of the office when I heard you asking for me. What's on your mind?

[Lone Ranger]

Hey. A cowpo from the bar seats. Brad just brought in the horse he found grazing out along the trail. It's the room that young fellow who.

[Narrator]

Was working for you was using.

[Savage]

You mean Bill Kitchen's room?

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah, I reckon that's his name.

[Savage]

I wonder. Something must have happened to Bill then. He was on the way to my ranch with a message for the cowhand.

[Lone Ranger]

I see. I'll get a couple of deputies and backtrack on their own. Maybe we can find out where Bill is and what happened to him.

[Savage]

Good, good. I'll ride along with you, Sheriff. Sure hate to think anything happened to Bill. He was one of my best workers.

[Lone Ranger]

Seemed like a nice enough homage to me. I'll meet you outside in 10 minutes, Landon. All right, Chef. I'll do that.

[Narrator]

As the sheriff went out the front door, Toto eased out the back way. Mounting scout ruled to the groove outside of town where the Lone Ranger was waiting.

[Lone Ranger]

Ranch handsome bar See spread bring in horse. In fine long trails it may be horse. Young fellow who gets shot with riding.

[Tonto]

The horse wasn't in his size when he reached the man.

[Lone Ranger]

That right, Sheriff? Talked to Liz Preston. Him say a fellow who worked for her. Name was Bill Pittman. Liz, get ready to ride with sheriff and deputies to backpack him and horse.

[Tonto]

I see. We'll head back to our camp for the time being and wait there. Because of what that dying man said, I. I want to do some thinking.

[Narrator]

Meantime, the sheriff and his two deputies rode back along the trail with Liz.

[Tonto]

Questions?

[Lone Ranger]

Well, so far we haven't seen anything of Liz.

[Savage]

I got a feeling Somebody dry dogged in there, so I can't figure out why they should.

[Lone Ranger]

Hey, hold on, Sheriff. Look there. Here's where something happened. Like where a horse might have thrown somebody.

[Narrator]

For a few minutes, the sheriff studied the ground thoroughly. Then he spoke.

[Lone Ranger]

There's mark of two horses coming down trail and stopping here. Yes. And there's three sets of footprints. Footprints lead back into the sage brush. Over there.

[Savage]

That's far.

[Tonto]

Over here.

[Narrator]

Carefully studying the ground, the sheriff and the others finally came to the spot where the Lone Ranger and Tahoe had made a shallow grave for Bill.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, that looks like somebody made a grave here. Yeah. They even had the nerve to put up a little wooden crossover. Let's get to work, fellas.

[Narrator]

The sheriff and his men finally uncovered a.

[Savage]

You know right. Whoever did this is going to pay for it.

[Lone Ranger]

Yep, sure will. Liz might as well fill in the grave again. Let's get going.

[Narrator]

After refilling the grave, the sheriff stood up and spoke.

[Lone Ranger]

There, that's done. Go out to the tail and try.

[Narrator]

To pick up the tracks of the.

[Lone Ranger]

Two men who brought Bill here. Come on.

[Narrator]

The three left by the Lone Ranger and TLE led to the grove of trees on the edge of town. When the sheriff and the others reached the grove, they stopped in puzzlement.

[Lone Ranger]

Look like one of them waited here while the other went on into town. Yes. Look this. Yes. Tracks coming back in the gold field from town. And a trail of two horses circling off to the left and heading back to the hills.

[Savage]

Thunder, he's right.

[Lone Ranger]

Jed's mighty good are sign. All right, let's go. We'll keep on that trail until we catch the omry who murdered poor Bill Pitman. You got that?

[Liz Creston]

Get.

[Narrator]

Morning had passed and the Lone Ranger and Toto at their camp had finished lunch. The masked man had done a lot of thinking and finally he spoke his thoughts to the Indian.

[Tonto]

That fellow we found dying focused trying to leave a gang. But you heard him tell that he worked for Liz Creston.

[Lone Ranger]

That right? I'll tell Sheriff. She sends young fellow to her ranch with message this morning.

[Tonto]

You were working for Liz.

[Liz Creston]

How could he be with Silver?

[Narrator]

Good morning.

[Tonto]

Somebody must be approaching the camp.

[Lone Ranger]

Look. They might have gully close to camp.

[Tonto]

Making a mistake, Sheriff. All right, Sheriff. We've dropped our guns. We're not outlaws.

[Lone Ranger]

We expected you to deny us. And I suppose you'll deny killing and burying Bill Pittman too.

[Tonto]

We didn't kill him. We heard a shot and then found him lying on the trail.

[Savage]

Was he dead when you found him?

[Tonto]

He died a moment after we got.

[Liz Creston]

There, the only decent thing to do.

[Tonto]

Was to bury him.

[Savage]

For my money, Sheriff, I'd say we found Bill's killers.

[Lone Ranger]

He's lying when he says they didn't shoot him.

[Tonto]

What I told you is the truth.

[Savage]

Who'd believe a masked owl hoot like you, Mistress?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Savage]

Bill was one of my best friends, both in town and at my ranch. For his sake, I want to see justice done.

[Tonto]

Is just Bill Pittman very busy? Always.

[Savage]

He even knows my name. Well, to answer your question, Hill wasn't one to quibble about working hours.

[Lone Ranger]

He was always around when I wanted him.

[Tonto]

I see.

[Lone Ranger]

Enough of this, Gavin. We're taking you that Indian in detail. And by thunder, you hang for murder.

[Narrator]

The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger adventure Before the next exciting scene. Please permit us applause for just a few moments now to continue. It was a tense moment as the Lone Ranger and Toto stood facing the sheriff, who with Liz and the two deputies were still mounted. The four horses are drawn together in a group. The sheriff spoke.

[Liz Creston]

Yeah.

[Lone Ranger]

Go get their horses over there and bring them here. I know that they're still saddled. All right. And Jeff brings those horses both your mouth and ride out to the trail.

[Narrator]

In front of us.

[Lone Ranger]

Savvy?

[Tonto]

That's what you say.

[Narrator]

The deputies stopped, Silver and Scout just alongside the Lone Ranger and Toto. As he dropped the reins and started forward to join the others, the Lone Ranger whistled sharply and the great horse Silver suddenly leaped forward, planning against the deputy's horse and swinging around in front.

[Lone Ranger]

Of the Lord Ranger.

[Narrator]

In that split second, the masked man quickly reached down and grabbed his gun from the ground. Then, as the deputy's horse reared and bumped against the other horses, causing momentary confusion, the Lone Ranger and TLE covered.

[Lone Ranger]

The group with their guns.

[Narrator]

As the sheriff aimed his gun, the Lone Ranger shot.

[Lone Ranger]

Creeping the sheriff's rib.

[Narrator]

Rumbling about the quick turn of events, the sheriff and the others threw their guns aside. Then the Lone Ranger and Tahoe could perfectly mounted and headed toward the trailer.

[Lone Ranger]

A fast job. Man alive. I never saw such fast movement and such fast shooting. And now they've gone through the trees out of gun range.

[Savage]

Now that you saw them and know they killed Bill Kipling, let's go back and get a big posse. Then we'll pick up their trail and make sure they don't try any more tricks to get away.

[Lone Ranger]

Good idea, miss. Let's get the posse. Now get up there. Get it.

[Narrator]

Taking care to cover their tracks cleverly. Then they stopped in the secluded hollow.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, I know what we do now.

[Tonto]

L, crashing was somewhat anxious when she asked. Pittman was dead when we found him. For that moment too, she was more or less implying that we did find him already dying.

[Lone Ranger]

But then she say she thinks we kill her.

[Tonto]

She did change of course. The way she said, well, he did when you found him. Makes me think she knew he had been shot by the time we got to him.

[Lone Ranger]

Then you think.

[Tonto]

Before I become definite about what I think, Cuddle, I want to investigate that ranch of hers.

[Lone Ranger]

What feller say him try to quit gang. Him speak of special deberty.

[Tonto]

What l said say Bill Pitman didn't have time to do anything more than work for.

[Lone Ranger]

No, no, no. Maybe he has something to do with outlaw gang.

[Tonto]

It could be. So we're going to find out. All right, let's go.

[Narrator]

It was early afternoon when the Lone Ranger and Toddle, leading their horses in a hidden spot nearby, went on foot to look around at Liz Creston Branch. They moved cautiously and soon managed to reach the bunk house without being seen by anyone. As they crouched under the bunk house window, they heard voices inside.

[Lone Ranger]

I can do that, Danny.

[Liz Creston]

I happen to know he won't be with us any longer.

[Savage]

What makes you think that?

[Liz Creston]

I got my reason why.

[Savage]

You see.

[Lone Ranger]

Mad.

[Liz Creston]

Hey, just before I left L's office come out here and tell you about that special deputy who's coming on the stage tomorrow. Left? Haven't here too long already. I expect to count out. See you later.

[Lone Ranger]

Come on, come on.

[Tonto]

That man's been here for hours. He couldn't know about Bill's death that he notes that he isn't coming back here.

[Lone Ranger]

Ah, it must be a special debity coming on stage tomorrow.

[Tonto]

I heard that too. One will follow into town.

[Narrator]

The house with Liz and his two deputies returned to town. Liz entered the cafe and went to her office. A short time later, Savage came in.

[Savage]

Well, Savage, where you been keeping yourself all this time?

[Liz Creston]

Out of the ranch. I even had lunch with the boys after I told him about the gang raiding the stage tomorrow. Well, I settled this score with Bill like you told me to, Liz.

[Savage]

Yeah, yeah, I know. How come true hombres got to him even before he died.

[Liz Creston]

How do you know that?

[Savage]

A cowpoke brought in Bill's horse. I went out there with the sheriff and his deputy. They found a grave where the two hombres buried Bill. Later we surprised him in their camp, but they got away.

[Liz Creston]

I shot him as he went over a rise in the trail. And as I was going to ride on make Sure. I heard horses coming, so I beat it before they could see me.

[Tonto]

What do they look like?

[Liz Creston]

Ladies.

[Savage]

Masked Andre riding a white stallion and an Indian who had a pain.

[Liz Creston]

Yeah, sounds like a couple hours, huh?

[Tonto]

Well, Lux, with us they got the blame, right?

[Savage]

Yeah, the sheriff is getting a big party right now to go trail them again. Now, Savage, here's a pencil and paper. I'll draw a map showing just how we'll go after that stage some more to get that payroll.

[Narrator]

Unknown to Liz and Savage, Tahoe had followed Savage into the cafe and had gone unobserved to a small table near the office door. The door had fallen ajar slightly, but unfortunately Tado had overheard what was being said. He quietly left the cafe and met the Lone Ranger at a pre arranged spot among the trees behind the cafe. After hearing what Tato had learned, the.

[Tonto]

Lone Ranger spoke those customers behind Bill Pittman's desk. He must the leader of the outlaw gang. We've come to find and plan to.

[Lone Ranger]

Hold up stage tomorrow.

[Tonto]

I want you to send a telegram to our friend Marshall Jones and Pecos. I'll write it down for you.

[Narrator]

For a few moments. The Lone Ranger wrote on a piece of paper which he had taken from.

[Liz Creston]

His pocket letter Marshall Jones paper.

[Tonto]

Outlaw gang plan to rob stage here tomorrow.

[Liz Creston]

Third mention of special referee.

[Tonto]

Telegraph sheriff at woods. Buck at once for a woman. Find each one. Didn't take long to get the reply. Tato, wait near the telegraph office until you see the telegram delivered to the sheriff. Then we'll bring him here to me.

[Lone Ranger]

Let me do that.

[Liz Creston]

Me go right now.

[Narrator]

Sometime later, as the sheriff was just about to leave his office, a man came and with a telegram.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, Jed, I reckon the posse is ready to ride now. Hey, they're waiting. Sheriff. Sheriff, I got a telegram. Telegram for you. Telegram? Well, give it a hint.

[Tonto]

Oh, here it is.

[Lone Ranger]

Let's see. Woodstock, we see word gang in your vicinity plan to rob speed tomorrow. A masked man riding a white stallion accompanied by an Indian will contact you. They are to be trusted and can lead you to gang Marshall Jones. Take it. Dog gone. Did you hear that yet? Yeah, if those are the two arm.

[Narrator]

Brace, we're getting ready to tree.

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah, but looks like we made a mistake. Like the math man said. Now how in thunder am I supposed to go by? Hey, look, the Indian. You got a message from Marco Jones? Yes, and if he says you and that master are all right, it must be so.

[Narrator]

Now take me to him.

[Lone Ranger]

I got to see him right away. Ah, you come.

[Savage]

Come on, Je.

[Narrator]

A few minutes later Topple led the sheriff and deputy to the grove behind the cafe where the Lone Ranger was waiting.

[Liz Creston]

Hello, sir.

[Tonto]

Sorry about your risk.

[Lone Ranger]

Sorry, mister? The Indian told me who you are. I'm the one who should be sorry.

[Tonto]

Let's forget it, sir. If we know who killed Bill Pittman, we feel certain we know the leader of the outlaw gang has been operating around here.

[Lone Ranger]

Great, D. So if there'll be no.

[Tonto]

Question of proof, I have a time to fix him. Here's what I.

[Narrator]

About half an hour passed before the Lone Ranger put his plan into effect. Meanwhile, Savage was still in the office with Liz Creston talking over the plans for the next day.

[Savage]

Now we got everything straight, Savage.

[Liz Creston]

Yes.

[Savage]

You'll leave the boys and afterwards come right back here to me. Have the others go back to the Ranger.

[Liz Creston]

All right, man.

[Tonto]

Good luck.

[Lone Ranger]

Magic man coming in the back door.

[Narrator]

As they walked slowly into the office, the Lone Ranger left the back door slightly ajar.

[Savage]

What do you want here? You're crazy to think you can get away with this when a party is leaving the cave.

[Tonto]

I want to join your gang, Liz.

[Liz Creston]

Well, listen to that.

[Savage]

I don't know what you're talking about.

[Liz Creston]

Yes, you do.

[Tonto]

You could use a good gunslinger. At the same time, you'd be sure I wouldn't talk out of turn.

[Liz Creston]

What did he mean by that?

[Savage]

Yes, what do you mean, mister?

[Tonto]

I told you Pittman wasn't dead yet when we got to him, remember?

[Savage]

Well, what about it?

[Tonto]

He talked before he died. What's more, since he wasn't dead yet and still conscious, he was in the position to see who shot him. You mean he saw me before?

[Savage]

Shut up, said he.

[Tonto]

Hello. Do I get to join your gang or not?

[Liz Creston]

You better let him join, Liz. It'll be safer if he was one of us.

[Savage]

So Bill Pippen told you it was our gang, huh? The squealer got what he deserved. We give med to quitters, mister. What's more, Pittman wasn't much as an outlaw anyway. On the bank job we pulled here a month ago, he was shaking in his boots, man. You set tough Andres working with the gang. If necessary, we plug an hombre who tries to get in our way. Like the guard on the Leaton stage a while back. So you see, mister, if you do.

[Lone Ranger]

Join.

[Savage]

This hombre to try to hold us up. And we know he killed Pittman.

[Lone Ranger]

Shut up, Liz. Me and my men heard all that was said. They were standing just outside the partly open door.

[Savage]

Now look at here, Sheriff.

[Lone Ranger]

I sent a party out to your range to get the rest of the again.

[Savage]

Hold on. You mean just because I strung this mass Andre along with a lot of talk stalling for time.

[Lone Ranger]

I believe everything I heard. What I didn't hear I could take his word for Liz.

[Tonto]

I think you and your men have things under control, Sheriff.

[Lone Ranger]

You got all the others into bringing them in. Good. They all think Liz did some squealing and they talk plenty. That's fine. Fine.

[Tonto]

I'll leave a tle now our gang is one menace. The west won't have to worry about it any longer. All right, let's go.

[Savage]

I don't say all this at all. There's a master who can walk right.

[Lone Ranger]

Away without you even that's one army that no ornery crooks like you ever savage what miles they might be. He always goes him one better and ribs the west of more sneaking killers and crooks than all the lawmen around here. Do you see? He's the Lone Ranger.

[Liz Creston]

I.

[Tonto]

It.

[Lone Ranger]

This is a feature of.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger Incorporated, created by George W. Fenville, produced by Clendu Campbell Enterprises, directed by Carl C. Livingston and edited by Fran Striker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beame.

[Lone Ranger]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

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