Left-Handed Killer | The Lone Ranger (10-23-53)

Summary

Podcast Summary: “Left-Handed Killer” | The Lone Ranger (10-23-53)

Old Time Radio Westerns with Andrew Rhynes
Released: June 10, 2026 | Originally aired: October 23, 1953

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Episode Overview

In this episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, host Andrew Rhynes delivers a digitally restored edition of the classic Lone Ranger tale, “Left-Handed Killer.” The story showcases the Lone Ranger and his trusted companion Tonto as they unravel a murderous plot rooted in greed, inheritance, and long-buried secrets surrounding the Paradise Mine. The episode exemplifies vintage Western storytelling, with suspenseful gunplay, clever detective work, and the iconic heroics of the masked rider.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

Setting the Scene: Greed at Paradise Mine

• Opening Conflict (05:38 – 08:46):
  • Buckeye Norton, the foreman of Paradise Mine, learns from nefarious lawyer Hasp Solon that old Pete Marvel has died of pneumonia, leaving the mine to his nephew, Johnny Marvel.
  • Hasp reveals a dark truth: Buckeye can only inherit the mine if Johnny dies before taking possession.
  • Hasp uses a 21-year-old confession implicating Buckeye in murder to coerce him into a deal: “I’ll sell the confession to you for half the mine.” (06:54, Hasp Solon)
  • Hasp, who’s left-handed, plans to ambush Johnny Marvel en route to Gunstock.

The Attempted Murder & Heroic Rescue

• Ambush on the Trail (08:46 – 12:10):

  • Hasp lies in wait and shoots Johnny, but is startled away by approaching riders—The Lone Ranger and Tonto.

  • The duo find a wounded but alive Johnny and tend to his injuries. Johnny initially mistakes the masked stranger for an outlaw, but quickly realizes they're friends:
    “The mask needn’t alarm you. We’re here as friends.” (10:41, Lone Ranger)

  • They discover Johnny’s wallet was taken but not looted, indicating robbery wasn’t the real motive.

• Detective Work at the Ambush Site (12:43 – 13:20):

  • Lone Ranger and Tonto read the ground for clues.
  • They deduce the shooter’s handedness:
    “You’ll notice his right arm and elbow supported the weapon...that means he pulled the trigger with his left hand…The man we want is left-handed.” (13:08 – 13:20, Lone Ranger)

The Plot Unravels in Gunstock

• Hasp’s Nerves and the Aftermath (17:31 – 19:11):

  • Hasp returns to Gunstock, visibly shaken, and meets Buckeye at the saloon, admitting the plan didn’t go smoothly.
  • Hasp feigns ignorance and concern when he later arrives at Sheriff Lemon’s office, only to find Johnny alive and recounting the attack.

• Mounting Suspicion (19:35 – 21:06):

  • Johnny, with Tonto’s support, relays their discoveries to Sheriff Lemon, highlighting the left-handed track at the ambush site.

  • suspicion quickly shifts to Hasp Solon, the only left-handed, specialized firearm owner with knowledge of Johnny's travel plans.

  • Quote:
    “Say, come to think of it Hasp, you’re left handed. And you own that special left-handed Sharps with the ejector knobs on the left side…”
    (20:28, Sheriff Lemon)

Hostage Showdown

• Hasp’s Desperation and Hostage Crisis (21:10 – 23:41):

  • Hasp panics, brandishes a gun and forces Johnny, Sheriff, and Tonto across the street to his office, threatening the sheriff’s life if anyone resists:

    “If either of you try to get away or call for help while we’re in the open, I’ll blow a hole through the sheriff’s back.”
    (22:23, Hasp Solon)

  • The group is led into the office under duress, but the Lone Ranger has snuck in and, in a quick move, disables Hasp:
    “He brought the barrel of his Colt down hard against Hasp’s thin wrist. The lawyer’s gun flew from his hand and he screamed in pain.”
    (23:41, Narrator)

Justice Served

• Evidence and Confession (24:24 – 25:53):

  • The Lone Ranger reveals he found the incriminating rifle and, with Hasp’s coerced safe combination, retrieves Dobie Rapson's confession:
    “The proof of his killing is in my safe. Open it and see for yourself.” (25:24, Hasp Solon)

  • The sheriff reads it and declares:
    “This’ll hang Buckeye.” (25:55, Sheriff Lemon)

• The Villains in Jail (26:10 – 26:51):

  • In adjacent jail cells, Buckeye and Hasp blame each other bitterly for their downfall.
  • Notable exchange: Buckeye: “You dirty double crossin’ weasel-face half-pint! If I could get my hands on you…!”
    (26:23, Buckeye) Hasp: “Instead of buying a confession, I bought a trip to the gallows!”
    (26:44, Hasp Solon)

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• Lone Ranger’s Deduction:
  “Tracts are easier to read than the handwriting on a wall.” (13:25, Lone Ranger)

• Tonto’s Loyalty:
  “We not reach town before dark. We could try.” (13:56, Tonto)

• Sheriff’s Dry Humor:
  “You’re in no place to make any complaints. You’re under arrest, you dirty, dry gulchin’ crook.” (24:41, Sheriff Lemon)

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Key Segments & Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |----------------------------------------|------------| | Paradise Mine Plotting | 05:38–08:46| | Ambush & Rescue | 08:46–12:10| | Deduction at the Ambush Site | 12:43–13:20| | Hasp’s Return & Saloon Meeting | 17:31–19:11| | Suspicion Shifts to Hasp | 19:35–21:06| | Hostage Standoff in Gunstock | 21:10–23:41| | Lone Ranger Springs the Trap | 23:41–24:02| | Evidence Recovered & Confession | 24:24–25:53| | Villains Confront Each Other in Jail | 26:10–26:51|

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Tone & Classic Elements

The restored broadcast carries the classic Lone Ranger style:

• Heroic, upright, and clever dialogue from the Lone Ranger
• Tonto’s loyal brevity
• Shady dealings and confrontations dripping with Western archetypes
• Soundscapes of galloping hooves, saloon doors, and distant rifle fire, now revitalized in modern audio clarity

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Final Takeaway

“Left-Handed Killer” captures the suspense, moral clarity, and atmosphere that made The Lone Ranger legendary. Deft reasoning, sharp dialogue, a suspenseful shootout, and ultimate justice make this a must-listen for fans of Western adventure and whodunit intrigue. The digitally restored episode shines a new light on this beloved tale, preserving its excitement for contemporary listeners.

Transcript

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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. From your enjoyment. You can find more Western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode.

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[Narrator]

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[The Lone Ranger]

Then you'll hear people say he's feeling his Cheerios.

[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion. Tonto, 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]

The Lone Ranger rides again. Come on, Silver. Let go, big fella. Are you Silver? Hoo.

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Early one morning, Buckeye Norton, the foreman at the Paradise Mine, entered the office of a lawyer named Hasp Soleyn in the town of Gunstock. As Buckeye closed the door, he said,

[Hasp Solon]

I hear the boss died of pneumonia last night.

[The Lone Ranger]

He did. Buckeye.

[Hasp Solon]

Now I'll be the owner of the Paradise Mine.

[The Lone Ranger]

Pete Marvel thought a lot of you. But he thought more of his own flesh and blood. Huh? You'll get the mine if Pete's nephew Johnny dies before he claims it and takes over.

[Hasp Solon]

What?

[The Lone Ranger]

Those are the terms of Pete's will that's on file with the town clerk.

[Hasp Solon]

I thought all its relatives were dead.

[The Lone Ranger]

Johnny's the only one alive. Kill him before he gets legal possession of the mine and it's yours.

[Hasp Solon]

You're talking murder.

[The Lone Ranger]

It wouldn't be your first.

[Hasp Solon]

What?

[The Lone Ranger]

You and a man named Dobie Rapson killed and robbed a rancher in Pecos 21 years ago. How'd you know that? Dobie signed a confession before he died. I have the confession naming you as his partner. What? I've kept quiet about the crime because I knew what Pete Marvel thought of you. I figured someday you'd own the Paradise Mine. So that's it. I'll sell the confession to you for half the mine.

[Hasp Solon]

I can't kill Johnny Marvel.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'd be the first one suspected of the murder maker. Me, half owner of the Paradise. And I'll see that Johnny doesn't live long enough to take possession. You've made a bargain, Hasp.

[Narrator]

A couple of weeks later, Buckeye came into the town of Gunstock to buy supplies for the mine. After he bought what was needed, he drove the Buckboard to Hasp Solon's office and hurried inside.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ash, I came to town an hour ago.

[Narrator]

I've heard from half a dozen people

[The Lone Ranger]

that Johnny Marvel's doing gun stock sometime this week. No one knows it, but he'll arrive today.

[Narrator]

You told me two days ago you

[The Lone Ranger]

planned to take care of him before he hit town. I do. Then why spread the news he's coming? The law will think the killer was on the lookout for Johnny, hoping to steal a lot of money.

[Hasp Solon]

That might fool the law, but it doesn't sound smart to me.

[The Lone Ranger]

I don't care how it sounds to you. I'm running the risk in this killing. I want to be sure no one suspects the real reason for it. Now hand me my rifle, will you? In the corner near the door. Yeah, sure.

[Hasp Solon]

This is a mighty odd looking sharps. What's different about it?

[The Lone Ranger]

It's a left handed rifle.

[Hasp Solon]

What do you mean, left handed?

[The Lone Ranger]

The knob that ejects the cartridges is in the left side instead of the right. You left handed? Yes. Where you going with the rifle? Johnny Marvel will ride along the old covered wagon trail toward town sometime this afternoon. You sure? I had a letter from him last week telling me the time he planned to arrive. I'll find a hiding place above the trail and wait for him. Good luck. Don't worry. When I get back to town, he'll be dead.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger's Indian friend, Toto had also been in gun stock to buy supplies when he returned to camp in the hills a short distance from the old covered Wagon trail. He had bad news for his masked friend.

[The Lone Ranger]

Me learn in town. Kimasabe old friend named Pete Marvel dead.

[Hasp Solon]

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

[The Lone Ranger]

Him die of pneumonia two, three week ago.

[Hasp Solon]

He was a fine man.

[The Lone Ranger]

Him Dulot helps build west.

[Hasp Solon]

Who'll take over the Paradise Mine?

[The Lone Ranger]

Feller in store say Pete leave mine to nephew Johnny Marvel.

[Hasp Solon]

I didn't know he had a nephew.

[The Lone Ranger]

Storekeeper say Johnny 2021. Him come from east this week. Take charge of mine.

[Hasp Solon]

He has a big job ahead of him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Plenty big job. Run mine like that?

[Hasp Solon]

Yes. He'll need cobbler. Help him, buddy.

[The Lone Ranger]

Rifle fire.

[Hasp Solon]

Totto.

[The Lone Ranger]

It sound like shots come from covered wagon trails.

[Hasp Solon]

We'll find out what they mean. Easy for her.

[Narrator]

The masked man and his Indian friend raced downhill. Before they reached the bottom of the heavily wooded slope, they saw a rider hurrying away.

[Hasp Solon]

Someone in big hurry.

[The Lone Ranger]

Get way.

[Hasp Solon]

He must have seen us coming.

[The Lone Ranger]

Maybe a powerful fire shots. Look.

[Hasp Solon]

Down there on the trail.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ah. Power upground.

[Sheriff Lemon]

We'll see how badly he's hurt.

[Narrator]

A few minutes later, the Lone Ranger and Toto drew rain beside the still form of Johnny Marvel. As Tato examined his wound, the young Easterner's eyes opened.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, no. Take it easy. An Indian Me try help you.

[Hasp Solon]

How bad is the wound, Toto?

[Narrator]

Not bad.

[The Lone Ranger]

Me think him be all right. Good. You? Your mask.

[Hasp Solon]

The mask needn't alarm you. We're here as friends.

[The Lone Ranger]

Friends?

[Hasp Solon]

Who are you?

[The Lone Ranger]

If you have my wallet, you know my name.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Identification papers are in it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Did we not shoot you? You didn't.

[Hasp Solon]

If we had, we wouldn't be trying to help you now.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, I didn't think of that when I saw your mask.

[Hasp Solon]

I understand.

[The Lone Ranger]

My name's John Marvel.

[Hasp Solon]

Are you Pete Marvel's nephew?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Hasp Solon]

I knew your uncle well.

[The Lone Ranger]

I didn't know he had any outlaw friends.

[Hasp Solon]

He knew what my mask meant.

[The Lone Ranger]

No. No offense, mister. I appreciate your effort to help.

[Hasp Solon]

Were you robbed?

[The Lone Ranger]

I don't know. I lost consciousness when a bullet knocked me from the saddle. I see my wallet's missing. Take it easy. Take it easy, fellow. Yes, I'd better take it easy. My wallet's in the breast pocket of my coat. Let me see if it's gone.

[Hasp Solon]

What about a todo?

[The Lone Ranger]

Here, wallet. Is there any money left in it? Maybe paper money? Here. Well, then he didn't take any.

[Hasp Solon]

Apparently, he didn't have time.

[The Lone Ranger]

What do you mean? We scare him off.

[Hasp Solon]

Oh, while you're bandaging his wound, Toto, I'll look for tracks.

[Narrator]

When the masked man rejoined Toto and The wounded Easterner. Johnny was sitting up, grinning sheepishly.

[The Lone Ranger]

I owe you an apology. Oh? Tanto told me who you are years ago. My uncle mentioned you in one of his letters. I'd almost forgotten until Tono explained how you met Uncle Pete.

[Hasp Solon]

He was a good friend of ours.

[The Lone Ranger]

I. I'm grateful to you for helping me.

[Hasp Solon]

I'm glad we were near when you needed this Tahoe. If you'll come with me, I'll show you where the ambush awaited for Johnny.

[Narrator]

A few minutes later, the Lone Ranger, Toto and Johnny Marvel rode to the place above the trail where Hasp Solon had waited for his victim. Toto pointed to the ground

[The Lone Ranger]

track show ambusher lie flat. Him make mark there with toa boot.

[Hasp Solon]

He aimed his rifle from that position.

[The Lone Ranger]

Why do you say that?

[Hasp Solon]

Here's the imprint of his elbow. He used that arm to support his rifle. You'll notice his right arm and elbow supported the weapon. Ah.

[The Lone Ranger]

And that mean he pulled trigger with left hand. Yes.

[Hasp Solon]

The man we want is left handed.

[The Lone Ranger]

It's remarkable that you're able to learn so much from tracks on the ground

[Hasp Solon]

once you've been trained to observe them. Johnny. Tracts are easier to read than the handwriting on a wall.

[The Lone Ranger]

Nevertheless, what matter?

[Hasp Solon]

He's going to fall.

[The Lone Ranger]

Steady, Johnny, steady. Sorry, I'm weak. Now you lean on me.

[Hasp Solon]

Stay with him, Karo, while I follow the tracks of the man who fired those shots.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll be all right.

[Hasp Solon]

You better take it easy for a while. I'll see you later.

[Narrator]

Johnny watched the Lone Ranger right away, then turned to Toto.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll be able to ride the town if I travel slowly. I'd like to get there before dark. We not reach town before dark. We could try. All right, Johnny.

[Narrator]

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

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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Null to continue. Dusk was falling when Hasp Solon returned to Gunstock. After he lit a Lamp in his office. He lowered the shades carefully and concealed the rifle. Then he headed for the cafe. As he went through the batwing doors, he saw Buckeye. He hurried toward the big foreman.

[The Lone Ranger]

Buckeye, what are you doing here? I thought you went back to the mine.

[Hasp Solon]

I waited in town purposely to see you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Let's go over to a table. I want to sit down.

[Hasp Solon]

Suits me.

[The Lone Ranger]

Bring me the usual, Hank.

[Narrator]

Right.

[Hasp Solon]

You white as a full moon has.

[The Lone Ranger]

I need something to steady my nerves.

[Hasp Solon]

It's on the way.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Here you are, gents.

[The Lone Ranger]

I need the bottles.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Thanks. Don't mention it.

[Hasp Solon]

I don't have to ask. I can tell from the looks of the other chief. Got Johnny Marvel.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah, I got him. But things didn't go as I planned.

[Hasp Solon]

What do you mean?

[The Lone Ranger]

I fired twice. The first shot missed and his horse bucked. But the second hit him good. He fell from the saddle. He stretched out on the ground, still as a rock. And just as I was about to go down there to get his money, I saw riders.

[Hasp Solon]

Riders?

[The Lone Ranger]

Couple of them coming downhill fast.

[Narrator]

They must have heard the shots.

[The Lone Ranger]

For a minute I wondered whether I had time enough to go down, steal his money and clear out. But they kept coming fast. I couldn't risk being seen, so I cleared out.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Without making sure. Johnny's dead?

[The Lone Ranger]

I did my best.

[Hasp Solon]

I hope your best was good enough.

[The Lone Ranger]

Where are you going?

[Hasp Solon]

Back to the mine. As soon as his body's brought to

[Narrator]

town, let me know. If he's brought in alive, we'll be in real trouble.

[The Lone Ranger]

What do you mean?

[Hasp Solon]

You agreed to kill him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Keep the bargain. Ask.

[Narrator]

Solon sat alone for some time. Then, deciding that someone would soon notify the sheriff of the shooting, he walked down the street to Sheriff Lemon's office. When he opened the door, he was shocked to see Johnny Marvel talking to the lawman. An Indian was with the young Easterner.

[Sheriff Lemon]

What is it, Haz?

[The Lone Ranger]

I didn't mean to intrude, Sheriff.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Come on in.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah, thanks. Sheriff called you? Has your last name's Sola. And you're my Uncle Pete's attorney. Yes. Meet Johnny Marble. Has.

[Sheriff Lemon]

That is, if you haven't met him before.

[The Lone Ranger]

We've never met, but I've had letters from Mr. Solon since my uncle died. I'm glad to meet you, Johnny.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Johnny is lucky to be here.

[The Lone Ranger]

Has really.

[Sheriff Lemon]

He stopped a dry gulch's bullet.

[The Lone Ranger]

If Tondo and his friend hadn't helped me, I might have died from loss of blood. Before I could reach town, they would

[Sheriff Lemon]

just give me a report of the shooting.

[The Lone Ranger]

We still. We Think left handed man shoot. Johnny, how could you tell that? Well, there are plenty signs. Very easy to see. Mark on the ground showed that the man who shot me was lying flat on the ground when he pulled the trigger. He rested his rifle on his right arm and elbow.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Say, come to think of it has you're left handed.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Sheriff Lemon]

What's more, you own the special left handed sharps ejector knobs on the left side instead of the right.

[The Lone Ranger]

If you're suggesting that I shot Johnny,

[Sheriff Lemon]

Sheriff, I'm not suggesting anything.

[The Lone Ranger]

The fact that I'm left handed may be suspicious, but there are a lot of left handed men in the world. Maybe. Mr. Solent, I've just thought of something else. You were the only one who knew when I planned to arrive in everyone

[Sheriff Lemon]

in town get here sometime this week, Johnny.

[The Lone Ranger]

But I wrote to Mr. Solon telling him I'd arrived today. And he knew you'd be on the

[Sheriff Lemon]

covered wagon trail this afternoon.

[The Lone Ranger]

Of course he did. In my letter I told him I planned to buy a horse and saddle when I got off the train in Molin City, 20 miles from. Stand still, Sheriff.

[Sheriff Lemon]

John, what's the idea has.

[The Lone Ranger]

Keep your hands high, all of you. We better do what I'm saying. You have good sense, redskin.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Drawing that gun is an admission of guilty.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's the least of my worries right now. So you were the one who shot me. I meant to kill you. Why? That's my business, you low coat idiot.

[Sheriff Lemon]

You can't get away with holding us here. If you fire three shots, the whole town will come on the run to investigate.

[The Lone Ranger]

I know that.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Put down the gun.

[The Lone Ranger]

Not on your life. Sheriff. We're leaving here. To go where? Across the street to my office, where we'll not be interrupted first. Johnny, disarm the sheriff and your Indian friend. Now wait a minute. Follow orders and don't try a fast move. All right.

[Narrator]

When the three prisoners were disarmed, Hasp

[The Lone Ranger]

said, now lead the way out the door and across the street to my office. Johnny, the Indian will be behind you and the sheriff will walk in front of me. My gun will be at his back every step of the way. If either of you try to get away or call for help while we're in the open, I'll blow a hole through the sheriff's back. You dirty scurry. Remember, his life is in your hands. Now start moving.

[Narrator]

Concealing his gun as carefully as possible, Asp followed the prisoners across the deserted street. He watched the three men so closely that he didn't notice a moving Shadow revealed for a moment in his lighted office. But Toddo saw it and hoped that the drawn shades on the office windows concealed his masked friend.

[The Lone Ranger]

Keep moving, Sheriff. We're almost to the door.

[Sheriff Lemon]

If I get out of this alive, I'll see that you spray the rest of your life behind bars.

[The Lone Ranger]

Is the door locked? Yes. Am I supposed to walk through it? I'll toss the key to the step, pick it up and unlock the door. But don't try a fast move. I could think of a fast move that wouldn't endanger the sheriff's life. I tried. Step inside. You follow him, Indian. Then you, Sheriff.

[Narrator]

Totto was close on Johnny's heels as the young Easterner entered the office. Out of the corner of his eye, the Indian saw the masked man standing against the wall behind the door. Seeing Tonto's upraised hands, the Lone Ranger understood the situation. He drew his gun.

[The Lone Ranger]

Go on, Sheriff, inside. I'll close the door.

[Sheriff Lemon]

All right, all right.

[The Lone Ranger]

Keep your hands high up the gun.

[Narrator]

As the Lone Ranger spoke, he brought the barrel of his Colt down hard against Hasp's thin wrist. The lawyer's gun flew from his hand and he screamed in pain.

[The Lone Ranger]

I risked. You broke my wrist.

[Narrator]

Totto stooped quickly to retrieve the gun the lawyer had dropped.

[Hasp Solon]

Good work, Toto.

[The Lone Ranger]

Mister, you saved our lives.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Hey, what's going on here? Who's the masjid?

[The Lone Ranger]

Him friend, Sheriff.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Yes, he proved he's a friend by disarming that tattleface lawyer.

[The Lone Ranger]

But that mask, Sheriff, he's the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes. He and Tondo found me on the trail after Hasp shot me.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Well, mister, I'm downright glad to meet you. Especially here now. But I don't savvy how you happen to be in this office.

[Hasp Solon]

I forced the lock on the back door to get in.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Illegal entry dog.

[Hasp Solon]

On it I found this rifle.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Solon's left handed Sharp's rifle.

[Hasp Solon]

I was going to your office to tell you what I learned when I heard you coming this way. You know the rest.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Well, Hasp, the tables are turned now.

[The Lone Ranger]

You have no right to break into my office.

[Sheriff Lemon]

You're in no place to make any complaints. You're under arrest, you dirty, dry gulching crook.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now wait a minute, Sheriff.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Jail's right across the street. Start walking.

[The Lone Ranger]

No, no, let me talk.

[Sheriff Lemon]

You've got nothing to talk about.

[The Lone Ranger]

This wasn't my idea, Sheriff. No. Buckeye planted. He wanted me to kill Johnny.

[Sheriff Lemon]

The foreman at the Paradise Mine?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes. But I don't even know him. According to the terms of Your uncle's will. Buckeye will inherit the mine if you die before taking legal possession of the property and without leaving any heirs. Buckeye offered me half of the mine. If I. I killed Johnny.

[Sheriff Lemon]

It'll be your word against Buckeye.

[The Lone Ranger]

He's a criminal, Sheriff, a killer.

[Sheriff Lemon]

You were the one who tried to do the killing.

[The Lone Ranger]

The proof of his killing is in my safe. Open it and see for yourself. All right.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Call off the combination. The masked man will open the safe.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah. Three times to the right to six to the left, 12. Head around once to 21.

[Narrator]

A short time later, the Lone Ranger found the paper Hasp described. He glanced at it quickly, then handed

[Hasp Solon]

it to the sheriff.

[Narrator]

The lawman read it rapidly.

[Sheriff Lemon]

This'll hang Buckeye.

[The Lone Ranger]

I told you he was a killer.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Thanks for the information. After you are behind bars. We'll get him.

[Narrator]

Shortly after daybreak. The next morning, Hasp Solon stared sleeplessly from the barred window of a jail cell while Buckeye paced the floor of the cell next to him. You dirty double cross and weasel face half pint.

[Hasp Solon]

If I could get my hands on you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Quiet down, Buckeye.

[Hasp Solon]

If there was some way to get

[The Lone Ranger]

through these bars into that cell, I'd

[Narrator]

break every bone in your body.

[The Lone Ranger]

I wasn't going to take all the blades. You should take all the blame, killer.

[Sheriff Lemon]

Johnny was your idea.

[The Lone Ranger]

You're as guilty as I am.

[Hasp Solon]

Only because I had to go along with you.

[The Lone Ranger]

I agreed to pay you half of the mine to buy that confession. Oh, shut up.

[Hasp Solon]

Instead of buying a confession, I bought a trip to the gallows.

[The Lone Ranger]

Don't blame me.

[Hasp Solon]

I'll blame you as long as I live.

[The Lone Ranger]

You'll not live long. Thanks to the Lone Ranger, I'll kill the boy.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger, a copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, is produced by Trendall Campbell Muir Inc.

[Hasp Solon]

Incorporated.

[Narrator]

The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer, your announcer, Fred Foy. Listen to the Lone Ranger brought to you by special recording Mondays through Fridays at this same time.

[The Lone Ranger]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

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[The Lone Ranger]

Sam.