Lennie’s Locket | The Lone Ranger (11-23-42)

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode: Lennie’s Locket | The Lone Ranger (11-23-42)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: July 9, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents a digitally restored classic Lone Ranger story: "Lennie’s Locket," originally broadcast on November 23, 1942. The tale weaves themes of loyalty, family secrets, redemption, and courage, centered around the mysterious locket worn by Lennie, the formidable ranch hand for Cal Gentry. As the Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate a brewing conflict involving a bank, blackmail, and a family’s hidden past, the true meaning and origin of Lennie’s locket are revealed in a dramatic and poignant climax.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Progression

Introductions and Setting

• The episode opens in the small town of Twin Forks, where Lennie, a gentle-hearted giant and top cowhand, draws attention due to his mysterious gold locket.
• Main Characters Introduced:
  • Lennie: strong, kind, and fiercely loyal to the Gentry family
  • Barbara Gentry: Cal Gentry’s curious and spirited daughter
  • Cal Gentry: the ranch owner, struggling financially
  • Ed Winters: the antagonistic banker’s son
  • Bad Cummins: a notorious outlaw

“Why do you wear it, Lenny? Is it something your mother gave you a long time ago?”
— Barbara Gentry ([05:17])

“No, ma’am, it ain’t.”
— Lennie ([05:44])

The Locket’s Mystery and the Street Confrontation

• Barbara asks Lennie about his locket, sparking local gossip that it’s the source of his strength.
• Street conflict erupts when Ed Winters harasses Barbara; Lennie defends her, knocking Ed out with a single punch ([08:07]).
• The locket is lost during the struggle, soon found by Tonto, who senses its sentimental rather than magical value. ([09:39])

“They think that maybe that's the secret of why you're so strong. That you're just like Samson. If you ever lost the locket, you'd lose your strength. Is that right?”
— Barbara Gentry ([05:36])

“No, ma’am, it ain’t.”
— Lennie ([05:44])

The Outlaw Plot and Family Ties Revealed

• Nearby, outlaws discuss the street fight. Bad Cummins, the ringleader, learns Lennie works at the Gentry ranch—this fact sharpens his schemes.
• Cal Gentry’s financial strains are laid bare; he’s being blackmailed by Bad Cummins.
• Lennie seeks permission to retrieve his lost locket, showing its emotional importance. ([14:51])

“If it weren't so serious, it'd be funny. I'm worried about losing a ranch and you’re worried about a lost locket.”
— Cal Gentry ([15:02])

Abduction and the Masked Rescue

• Tonto and the Lone Ranger return Lennie’s locket but are ambushed by outlaws. Lennie is taken hostage ([16:05], [19:10]).
• Barbara and Cal Gentry team up with the Lone Ranger and Tonto to pursue the gang.
• Cal confides the secret of Barbara’s origin: she was left as a baby by Bad Cummins after a violent conflict. Cal raised her as his own, hiding the truth to protect her ([22:57]–[24:50]).

“It happened almost 16 years ago...Then one night, right in the middle of a rainstorm, there came a knock at the door.”
— Cal Gentry ([22:57])

“The night Vat Cummins house is fired, I swiped his kid. He thought the kid and the ma were both burned.”
— Outlaw gang member ([29:53])

Climax – The Locket Opened, Identities Revealed

• The posse confronts the outlaws. In the firefight, Lennie sacrifices himself to protect Barbara, fatally wounded ([28:38]–[29:05]).
• Dying, Lennie gives his locket to Barbara. Inside are three pictures: a man, woman, and baby ([29:28]).
• The truth emerges—Lennie was Barbara’s real father, who had gone straight after a criminal past. He had stayed near his daughter, silently protecting her.

“Locket...My locket. It's for you, Ms. Barbara.”
— Lennie ([28:49])

“Three pictures. Man, woman, and a baby... The man. Why, it's Lennie.”
— Barbara Gentry ([29:28])

“You mean Lennie was Barbara’s real father?”
— Cal Gentry ([29:44])

“I don’t care what he was. I’m proud of him.”
— Barbara Gentry ([30:16])

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Notable Quotes & Moments With Timestamps

• Barbara questions the locket:
  “They think that maybe that's the secret of why you're so strong. That you're just like Samson. If you ever lost the locket, you'd lose your strength. Is that right?”
  — Barbara Gentry ([05:36])

• Lennie’s true affection:
  “This was a job that needed doing, Ms. Barbara.”
  — Lennie ([08:25])

• Cal Gentry on sacrifice:
  “If it weren't so serious, it'd be funny. I'm worried about losing a ranch and you’re worried about a lost locket.”
  — Cal Gentry ([15:02])

• Climactic revelation:
  “Locket...My locket. It's for you, Ms. Barbara.”
  — Lennie, dying ([28:49])

• The emotional truth:
  “I guess there never was a girl as lucky as I've been to have had two fathers all these years.”
  — Barbara Gentry ([30:23])

• Tonto closes with quiet admiration:
  “You have reason to be, Ms. Barbara.”
  — Tonto ([30:19])

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Locket’s mystery and town gossip: [05:17]–[06:10]
• The fistfight and locket lost: [07:12]–[08:11]
• Tonto finds and examines locket: [09:39]–[10:15]
• Outlaw plotting, Lennie’s loyalty: [11:01]–[13:10]
• Cal confesses Barbara’s past: [22:57]–[24:50]
• The final shootout and Lennie’s sacrifice: [28:38]–[29:05]
• Barbara opens the locket, learns the truth: [29:28]–[30:23]

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Tone and Language

The original script’s tone balances suspense, sentimentality, and the archetypal heroism of the Lone Ranger series. The dialog is direct, earnest, and laced with the colorful expressions of the old West. Relationships hinge on deeds more than words, and characters’ motivations are revealed in moments of risk and revelation.

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Conclusion

“Lennie’s Locket” is a tale of hidden pasts, redemption, and quiet love, where the symbolic locket is the key to deeper truths and family bonds. The episode highlights the Lone Ranger’s knack for unraveling justice not just for the law, but for the heart. It offers classic dramatic Western storytelling, combining memorable characters, a twisty plot, and a moving finale that echoes far beyond its original radio broadcast.

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Transcript

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[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

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[Narrator]

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[Barbara Gentry]

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[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the masked rider of the planes led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. The stories of his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness have come down to us through the generations. And 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 on Silver.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

A danger on the trail ahead. Oh, Silver. Hi.

[Narrator]

Lenny towered well over 6ft in height and his 240 pounds of weight were perfectly distributed. The dark haired giant seemed perfectly content with his job as top cowhand on the Gentry ranch a few miles south of town. His only other interest was Barbara, Cal Gentry's motherless daughter. Lenny's locket had always been a mystery to Barbara and questions about it Seemed to embarrass him. Why should a huge man like Lenny wear a tiny gold locket suspended on a slender chain around his bull like neck? Barbara had never ceased to be curious, and today was no exception as she and Lennie rode her father's buckboard down the main street of Twin Forks.

[Barbara Gentry]

Why do you wear it, Lenny? Is it something your mother gave you a long time ago?

[Lenny]

No, ma'. Am.

[Barbara Gentry]

Then maybe your girl gave it to you. Have you ever had a girl, Annie?

[Lenny]

No, ma'.

[Tonto]

Am.

[Barbara Gentry]

You must have gotten it someplace.

[Lenny]

Yes.

[Barbara Gentry]

You know, I'm not the only one who wonders about you wearing that locket. I've heard the boys in the bunkhouse talking about it.

[Lenny]

Have you?

[Barbara Gentry]

They think that maybe that's the secret of why you're so strong. That you're just like Samson. If you ever lost the locket, you'd lose your strength. Is that right?

[Lenny]

No, ma', am, it ain't.

[Barbara Gentry]

Oh, Lenny, why don't you answer me?

[Lenny]

Well, I am Answering you, Ms. Barbara.

[Barbara Gentry]

No, you're not. You're just. Oh, here we are by the dry goods store. Stop.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Now?

[Lenny]

Sure. Oh. Oh, you couldn't.

[Barbara Gentry]

Now, wait for me, Lenny. I'll only be a little.

[Lenny]

Just a minute. Let me help you down.

[Barbara Gentry]

Thank you, Lenny, I. Oh.

[Lenny]

What's the matter?

[Barbara Gentry]

There's Ed Winters coming up the street. He'll try to stop me. He always does.

[Lenny]

Don't you Worry about him, Ms. Barbara.

[Barbara Gentry]

He'll do nothing of the kind. Situations like this must be handled diplomatically.

[Lenny]

What's that?

[Barbara Gentry]

You wouldn't understand. I detest Ed Winters. But you know as well as I do that his father owns the bank and dad owes the bank money.

[Lenny]

That ain't no reason for him to get smart with you. If he. Even so much as I can take

[Barbara Gentry]

care of Ed Winters. You just wait for me.

[Lenny]

Yes, you.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Well, if it isn't Barbara Gentry.

[Barbara Gentry]

Good afternoon, Ed.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Well, you're looking prettier than ever.

[Barbara Gentry]

Thank you for the compliment.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Say, how about you and me.

[Barbara Gentry]

I'm sorry, Ed. I'm in a hurry.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Oh, wait a minute.

[Barbara Gentry]

Is that the way you talk to all of your friends? By grabbing their arms? Let go.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Kind of snippy today, ain't you?

[Barbara Gentry]

Oddly enough, you're right, Ed. I'm going in here and buy some silk for a new dress. And I intend to spend the whole afternoon snipping it. Good afternoon.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Well, Ed, looks like the Gentry girl kind of put you in your place. Why, that little. I'll go in there.

[Lenny]

And do what? Oh, hel.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Lenny.

[Lenny]

Hello. Did you say you were gonna do something Winners?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

What business is it of yours, you big axe?

[Lenny]

I make it my business.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Yeah, I know you tag around after that Gentry girl, but I'm not as scared of you. I do what I please.

[Lenny]

Sure you do. Long as you don't bother Ms. Barbara.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

I suppose I gotta ask you before I speak to her.

[Lenny]

No, you ain't.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

And keep out of my way. I don't care how big you are. I can whip you any day in the week.

[Lenny]

Maybe. Would you like to try it?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

I wouldn't dirty my hands.

[Lenny]

Seems like you need to listen, Withers.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Not from you, you dirty.

[Barbara Gentry]

Hey. Hey.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

They're gonna take a horse. Say, Ed Withers ain't doing so bad as that. Lenny's just playing with him. Yeah. Wait as well try to stop a long horn steel.

[Barbara Gentry]

That did it. That did it.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

That late winter's out cold and Lenny's hair ain't even musk.

[Barbara Gentry]

What in the world? Lenny?

[Lenny]

Yes, sir.

[Barbara Gentry]

And Ed Winters. Why? Why?

[Cal Gentry]

Oh, he ain't hurt, miss.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

He'll be all right.

[Barbara Gentry]

What happened?

[Cal Gentry]

Well, Ed just made the mistake of using his chin to stop Lenny's fist.

[Barbara Gentry]

I told you to wait in the buckboard.

[Lenny]

This was a job that needed doing. Ms. Barbara and I.

[Barbara Gentry]

Come on, we're going home at once.

[Lenny]

Yes, get up there.

[Narrator]

That Ms. Barbara sure is, Lenny. Trained, ain't she?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Yeah, and it's a mighty good job.

[Narrator]

A few moments after the fist fight on the main street of Twin Forks, an Indian rode a paint into a small grove of cottonwood trees a short distance from town.

[Cal Gentry]

Fighting main street of town.

[Tonto]

That so? Who was fighting?

[Cal Gentry]

Ed Winters, son of banker, and Lenny from Gentry Ranch.

[Tonto]

Lenny and Ed Winters, huh? I don't need to ask what the result was. Winters has had a good beating coming to him for a long time. What caused it?

[Cal Gentry]

Winters talked to Gentry girl and Lenny not like it.

[Tonto]

I don't blame him.

[Cal Gentry]

Big crowd watch fight. When it over, they leave. Then Tanta sees something on ground, pick it up.

[Tonto]

What was it?

[Cal Gentry]

It gold. Lenny always wear it round neck.

[Tonto]

You mean Lenny's locket. He must have lost it during the fight.

[Cal Gentry]

Him gone when me find it. So me bring it here.

[Tonto]

Let me see it.

[Cal Gentry]

Tado.

[Tonto]

This is Lenny's locket. I've seen it around his neck dozens of times. This is the first time I've ever examined it.

[Cal Gentry]

That block of big medicine make him strong?

[Tonto]

No, Todo, I don't think this has anything to do with Lenny's physical strength. Although some people like to believe that story.

[Cal Gentry]

Oh, why him keep it?

[Tonto]

Probably for some sentimental reason.

[Cal Gentry]

You open it?

[Tonto]

Yes, I. Well, I've known Lenny for several years. I never thought.

[Cal Gentry]

Oh, we not keep it.

[Tonto]

Oh, no, of course not. We wait till after sundown, then ride out to the Gentry ranch and return it to Len.

[Narrator]

And just as Tonto had brought the news of the fight on the main street of Twin Forks, another man who had witnessed it was riding in the opposite direction to tell the same story. He spurred his mustang along the rocky trail which led through Blackstone Canyon. Finally, he reined up before a small cabin that was well hidden in dense underbrush.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Oh, you close,

[Narrator]

Pete

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Blank. Where you been? In town. Did you look over that bank layout like I told you to? No, boss, I couldn't. I didn't have time. You didn't have time? I suppose you had more important things to do. No, not that. There was a fight right across the street from the bank and I stopped to watch it. Oh, you stopped to watch a fight. What kind of a gang have I got here anyway? If I want anything done right, I better do it myself. But, boss, you know I can't show myself in the daylight. I'm gonna spot this broken nose of mine in a minute. So I send you to look over a bank job and what happens. Wait. Let me tell you about this fight I saw. I don't care anything about it. Yes, you do. One of the armors in this scrap was tall, real tall, over six feet, and big chest on him like a bull. He's got black, curly hair and blue eyes that kinda squint. I tell you, I.

[Cal Gentry]

What?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Yeah, boss, that sounds. Shut up. Are you sure, Link? I saw him, didn't I? With mourn eyes. Oh, that big critter's still alive, huh? Right here in Twin Forks. Yeah, he's punching cows on a ranch near you.

[Tonto]

Yeah?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Where?

[Cal Gentry]

Top hand for a gent, you know pretty well. Cal Gentry.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Gentry.

[Tonto]

Can you imagine that?

[Cal Gentry]

He working for Gentry and I.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Shut up, Pete. You blab too much.

[Cal Gentry]

Well, what do you think of it, Boss?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Couldn't be better. You've heard of killing two birds with one stone, ain't you?

[Tonto]

Nah.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Are you meeting Gentry tonight? Sure. How do you know he'll show up? He'll be there. Oh, by the way, did you find whether that banker's kid. What's his name? Ed Winters. And he ain't no kid. Never mind that. Is he still sweet on the Gentry girl? Sure. That's what the fight was about. The big fellow almost killed him. He packs a Stiff punch.

[Tonto]

Good.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

If everything works out tonight, it'll be one of the last punches he'll ever throw.

[Narrator]

And at this same time, Lenny was entering the living room of the Gentry ranch house. As usual, the big man's steps were slow and deliberate, even though he anticipated his emotions employer's angry outburst.

[Cal Gentry]

Lenny, what's this I hear about you in a fight this afternoon?

[Lenny]

I guess you heard right, Cal.

[Cal Gentry]

Well, I don't like it. Barbara tells me you almost broke Ed Winter's neck.

[Lenny]

I guess I did hit him a bit too hard.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Why?

[Lenny]

Well, the critters started to shine up to Ms. Barbara.

[Cal Gentry]

And I suppose you didn't approve.

[Lenny]

Nope.

[Cal Gentry]

Lenny, Ed Winters happens to be the son of the man who owns the bank. The bank that holds a mortgage for $10,000 on this ranch. The bank that only three days ago took a second mortgage for 5,000. And you beat Ed Winters into a pulp.

[Lenny]

You ain't figuring on paying off those mortgages with Barbara, are you, Cal?

[Cal Gentry]

No, of course not, but. Oh, what's the use? You wouldn't understand.

[Lenny]

Things are breaking kind of tough for you, ain't they, Cal?

[Cal Gentry]

Worse than that, Lenny. Did you ever hear of a man named Bet Cummings?

[Lenny]

Pat Cummings. An outlaw, wasn't he?

[Cal Gentry]

I think so. An outlaw? Killed two or three sheriffs some years ago. He's a small, misshapen man with a broken nose.

[Lenny]

Nope. I don't think I know any Bat Cummings that looks like that.

[Cal Gentry]

Well, if you really want to do something for Barbara and me, too, save your strength to manhandle Ed Buzzard if you ever see him.

[Lenny]

Is he causing you any trouble, Cal?

[Cal Gentry]

Plenty. But there's nothing you can do. That'll be all, Lenny. I've got some work to do.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Sure.

[Lenny]

I. I just want to ask you one thing.

[Cal Gentry]

Yes, Lenny, what is it?

[Lenny]

In that scrap up in Twin Forks, I lost my locket. Can I go back tonight and look for it?

[Cal Gentry]

If it weren't so serious, it'd be funny. I'm worried about losing a ranch and you're worried about a lost locket.

[Lenny]

Yes, Lenny.

[Cal Gentry]

You can go back and look for it after the evening chores are done.

[Lenny]

Thanks, cow. Thanks a lot.

[Narrator]

In the soft half light of a rising moon, Lenny walked slowly toward the corral where his horse was.

[Tonto]

Lenny, what did. Come here.

[Lenny]

Mash man and an engine. Who are you?

[Tonto]

I thought you'd remember me, Lenny. We met before.

[Lenny]

The Lone Ranger. Dado.

[Tonto]

That's right.

[Lenny]

What are you doing here?

[Tonto]

Tado found your locket this afternoon after the fight and we brought it back to you.

[Lenny]

Here, my locket. Oh, thanks. Thanks.

[Tonto]

I knew how much your prize.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

All right. Your chance for each. All of you.

[Tonto]

Somebody behind us tottle.

[Lenny]

They've got us covered, right?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

You've been big lout. I don't know who your friends are.

[Lenny]

I know who you are.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Shut up. I'll plug the first one of you that makes a move.

[Narrator]

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.

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[Lenny]

It.

[Narrator]

Now to continue our story. In the deep shadows close to the corral on Cal Gentry's ranch, the Lone Ranger, Tonto and Lenny are faced with the menacing guns of three outlaws.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Now turn around slow. All three of you. Put your hands over your shoulders.

[Tonto]

I do what they say.

[Cal Gentry]

Maybe we jump them out.

[Tonto]

Until I give the word.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Hurry it up and cut out that talk. Don't try anything sudden or we'll blaze away. Look, boss, one of them is matched. Well, so he is. I reckon the big fella ain't improved his company none.

[Lenny]

Why, you dirty little.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Here we are.

[Tonto]

Well, what do you want?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

That's my business. Drop your guns out of your holsters. Slow like.

[Tonto]

Come and get them.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

All right, Lank. Go on. Nothing doing, boss.

[Cal Gentry]

I'm not getting near him.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Well, never mind. Just watch him. You two boys stand guard. Like it back? I won't be long. Shoot. If they make a sudden move.

[Lenny]

We will.

[Cal Gentry]

Better not try it.

[Lenny]

Mangy sidewinders. They've been blackmailing poor Cal Gentry.

[Tonto]

They have? For what?

[Lenny]

Oh, it's something he did a long time ago. He didn't even know he was making a mistake.

[Tonto]

Those cooks seem to know you.

[Lenny]

They do. Dreaded.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Ain't nothing needs talking about. You three keep still. Hey, Lank, the boss is coming back again.

[Tonto]

Good.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Didn't take him long. Hey, boss, you get what you went after? I always get what I go after. Now, we get the horses and take these three long with us. I'll get them. You then. Your horses.

[Tonto]

They don't need going after. They'll come if we call.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Well, then call them.

[Tonto]

Yes.

[Cal Gentry]

Silver Hump Scout.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Them's prime horses. Maybe we can use them.

[Cal Gentry]

Here's our horses.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Are we ready to get going now, boss?

[Tonto]

Yeah. Not yet.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Now, Totto, hide them. Silver, look out. Watch that white one. He's slinging hoofs like a wood chopper. I'll stop him.

[Tonto]

Oh, you don't.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Stand back, boys.

[Barbara Gentry]

Get out of it.

[Lenny]

Make a break.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Take Lenny.

[Cal Gentry]

Oh, shoot.

[Tonto]

Tunnel. He's got Lenny.

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Hi.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Taylor.

[Lenny]

Get the bag.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Oh, shoot.

[Tonto]

They're using Lenny as a shield.

[Cal Gentry]

Ah, me see him, honey.

[Tonto]

What's the matter, Daddy? Silver, we're not riding yet.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Hold it, Tunnel.

[Barbara Gentry]

What was the gunfire? Who masked? An outlaw.

[Tonto]

The outlaws just left Lenny. He went with them.

[Barbara Gentry]

No, no, I don't believe.

[Tonto]

Not from choice. Are you Ms. Gentry?

[Barbara Gentry]

Yes, I. But.

[Tonto]

Come on. Where's your father?

[Barbara Gentry]

He was in the living room working.

[Tonto]

Take me to him. Where were you?

[Barbara Gentry]

In the bedroom. Who were you?

[Tonto]

I'll have time for that later.

[Barbara Gentry]

I. I don't understand.

[Tonto]

Where's the living room? Please hurry.

[Barbara Gentry]

Straight ahead. Dad must have heard the shooting.

[Bluff (Host/Advertiser)]

Which door?

[Barbara Gentry]

That one, dad.

[Tonto]

Well, they knocked him out. Here, I'll help you.

[Cal Gentry]

I'm all right. Coming to now.

[Barbara Gentry]

Here, sit here. Dad. But who did this to you?

[Cal Gentry]

Never mind. Barbara Maskman. Who are you?

[Barbara Gentry]

I don't know who he is, dad, but I think he's trying to help us.

[Tonto]

Lenny.

[Cal Gentry]

Where's he?

[Tonto]

The outlaws forced him to ride with him.

[Cal Gentry]

Yes. I'm kind of confused.

[Barbara Gentry]

I'll ride into Twin Forks and get a doctor.

[Cal Gentry]

Oh, no, child. I don't need a doctor. But I would like to have something hot to drink. Could you fix it for me?

[Barbara Gentry]

Of course, dad. Right away. It'll only take a minute.

[Cal Gentry]

Excuse me. Maybe that wrap on the head affected my eyesight. Seems like I can see an Indian standing over there.

[Tonto]

It is an Indian. Mr. Gentry, my friend Toto.

[Cal Gentry]

I don't know your names, either of you.

[Tonto]

Names aren't important.

[Cal Gentry]

How do you happen to be here in my house?

[Tonto]

Well, we rode out here this evening to see Lenny. Toto found his locket. We were returning it.

[Cal Gentry]

Oh, yes. He told me about losing it.

[Tonto]

You were robbed, weren't you?

[Cal Gentry]

In a way, yes. Blackmail's a better word.

[Tonto]

Tony and I are going to trail those men. Anything you can tell me about them will help.

[Cal Gentry]

Well, if you're trailing them, I'm going with you.

[Tonto]

You'd better wait till you feel better. Oh, tell me, Mr. Gentry, how could they blackmail you?

[Cal Gentry]

It's something I've never told anybody.

[Tonto]

Has it anything to do with Lenny?

[Cal Gentry]

Lenny? Of course not. Well, guess as long as you've dealt yourself in the game, I might as well show you my hand.

[Tonto]

What is it?

[Cal Gentry]

Well, I'll tell it quick before Barbara gets back.

[Tonto]

Is she part of it?

[Cal Gentry]

She's everything to me and to the story. It happened almost 16 years ago this winter. I just built this place. Then my wife died. I was just batching along here all alone, not caring much about anything. Then one night, right in the middle of a rainstorm, there came a knock at the door. Who is it? Why don't you talk plain enough to understand?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

What do you want? You kill Gentry?

[Cal Gentry]

Yeah.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

I need your help, and I need it bad.

[Cal Gentry]

What for?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

You know there's a war between the nesters and the cattlemen over on the other side of the canyon.

[Cal Gentry]

I've heard about it.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

They burned down my house over there, killed my wife. Now they're after me.

[Cal Gentry]

You want a hole up here, is that it?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

No. I'm going south. I can beat them across the border. But I can't take this with me.

[Cal Gentry]

What do you mean?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Here, you hold it.

[Narrator]

Her?

[Cal Gentry]

You mean it's a baby?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Yeah.

[Cal Gentry]

You can't leave a baby here. I don't know anything about babies.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

I've got to leave her someplace. Them cattlemen are on the proud. They're after us Nesters. I don't blame them.

[Cal Gentry]

I don't want any Nestor's child cluttered up my house. Here, take her back.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Can't do it. There's four of us riding south and we gotta travel light.

[Cal Gentry]

Oh, wait, wait. At least tell me your name.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

It's Cummins. Bad Cummins. But you don't need to hang that handle on that kid. So long. Get up there.

[Barbara Gentry]

Come on, boy. Get up.

[Cal Gentry]

A baby? Me with a baby? Now, what in the.

[Lenny]

No, no, no, no.

[Cal Gentry]

Wait a minute, young man.

[Narrator]

Don't yell at me.

[Cal Gentry]

I don't like this any more than you do. And by gee, Hossefhet, I'm gonna give you to someone else just as doggone soon as I can.

[Tonto]

But I didn't get rid of her.

[Cal Gentry]

I couldn't. Little jigger started making eyes at me right the next day. Then she'd grab hold of my finger and hang on real tight. Kinda grabbed onto my heart too, I guess. And inside of a month, I was raising her. Even picked out a name for the tyke Barbara might have known you'd figured out. Hey, it's Barbara. It's something I've never told her. She thinks I'm a real pa. That my wife was her mother.

[Tonto]

You've never told because of bad Cummings?

[Cal Gentry]

Do you blame me? I've heard of the critter several times, and it was always bad. When he left here, he went on the prod for good. Killed a couple of sheriffs.

[Tonto]

Tell me, how did this man look like the one who left the baby with you?

[Cal Gentry]

Cummings? He's small, kind of twisted like. And he's got a broken nose.

[Tonto]

Yes, I saw him tonight.

[Cal Gentry]

This is the third time I've seen him in the last two months. He showed up here after all these years and threatened to tell Barbara he was a real pa. I couldn't let her in for news like that, so. So I paid off.

[Tonto]

How much?

[Cal Gentry]

5,000 each time. I mortgaged my place to get the cash. Tonight I was supposed to meet him down by the canyon trail at midnight, but he showed up here early and hit me over the head. Well, now you know everything, stranger.

[Tonto]

Just one thing more. What does Lenny have to do with all this?

[Cal Gentry]

Lenny? Why, nothing at all. Just a cowpoke that drifted in here a few years ago. Worked for me ever since. Thinks a lot of Barbara. Tries to protect her all the time.

[Tonto]

Yes, I know he does.

[Barbara Gentry]

Here's some hot tea, dad. See if it makes you feel any better.

[Cal Gentry]

Oh, thank you, Charlie. I'm sure it will.

[Tonto]

I think Tano and I had better be going. We have some outlaws to trail.

[Cal Gentry]

No, wait. Don't forget, I'm going with you.

[Tonto]

Do you feel strong enough?

[Cal Gentry]

Oh, it'll take more than a wrap on the noggin to put me out. And some more of that tea. Come on. I'm ready.

[Barbara Gentry]

Where are you going?

[Cal Gentry]

After the arm bracelet or holding Lenny?

[Barbara Gentry]

I'll go with you.

[Cal Gentry]

No, no, Barbara, I don't.

[Tonto]

Why not let her come along, Mr. Gentry? We'll keep her out of danger.

[Barbara Gentry]

Of course I'm coming.

[Tonto]

We'll have to hurry. If we don't get started soon, the trail will be too cold for even Tano to pick up.

[Cal Gentry]

All right, come on.

[Narrator]

A few hours later, the Lone Ranger, Tonto and Cal Gentry and Barbara picked their way along the trail that led to the outlaws canyon hideout. Suddenly, Tonto called a halt.

[Cal Gentry]

Trail same men walk. Maybe better we do same easy Sunday.

[Tonto]

Yes, I think you're right, Tado. We'll go ahead on foot. Shall we go? You and Barbara wait here with the horses. We don't know what we'll find, but if we need you, we'll call. Come on, Tado.

[Cal Gentry]

How much longer are we gonna stall around here?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Why don't you put a slug through

[Cal Gentry]

this big armory and let's get moving?

[Lenny]

Yeah, why don't you do that, Chris? I'm no good to you now, am I?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

You're good for me to look at

[Lenny]

a little while longer.

[Tonto]

You big ape.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Think after all these years I find you working on the Gentry ranch. It's really gonna be a pleasure to beef you.

[Lenny]

You didn't have those guns on me.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

You wouldn't do nothing with those hands tied together. Hey, boss, look there.

[Tonto]

What is it?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

An engine and a mask, man. Coming up the trail, Hank. Yeah? Keep a gun on this hombre. I'll cover the window. Get your rifle, Pete. You can pick them all from the door here. There they are. Start pumping. What's the matter with you? They broke. I can break this window and do more with a six gun than you're doing.

[Cal Gentry]

Hey, that light's coming up for close.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Keep shooting. Oh, my hand. Oh, that rifle. He's got you covered from both sides.

[Cal Gentry]

I gotta do it, boss.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Me too.

[Cal Gentry]

They're all here.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Totto.

[Tonto]

There's Lenny. His hands are tied.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Help him, huh?

[Tonto]

Fine bunch of outlaws.

[Cal Gentry]

We heard the shooting. What's happened?

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Why you watch out for gun. Him got gun.

[Barbara Gentry]

Go.

[Lenny]

No, you won't,

[Tonto]

Gentry. Lenny jumped in front of Barbara and took the bullet.

[Barbara Gentry]

Lenny.

[Tonto]

Keep those men covered, Tuttle.

[Cal Gentry]

Ah, Lenny. Is he hurt bad?

[Tonto]

Yes, I'm afraid so.

[Barbara Gentry]

Oh, Lenny.

[Lenny]

Locket. My locket. It's for you, Ms. Barbara.

[Tonto]

He wants you to have his locket, Barbara. Here. Easy, Lenny. I'll take it off that. All right, Lenny?

[Lenny]

You're. You're. Pa. Miss Barbara.

[Cal Gentry]

Cows is the best, Pa. Of course, Lenny.

[Barbara Gentry]

But he's.

[Tonto]

Yes, he's gone. He died before he could tell you.

[Barbara Gentry]

Tell me what?

[Tonto]

I think the answer's inside the locket you're holding in your hand, Lenny.

[Barbara Gentry]

Locket? What?

[Cal Gentry]

Open it, Barbara.

[Barbara Gentry]

Three pictures. Man, woman and a baby.

[Tonto]

Do you recognize them?

[Barbara Gentry]

The man. Why? It's Lenny.

[Tonto]

The woman's his wife. The baby could be you, Barbara.

[Barbara Gentry]

Me?

[Cal Gentry]

You mean Lenny was Barbara's real father?

[Tonto]

I'm sure of it. We'll find out soon enough. You over there. Tell your story and tell it straight.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

Yeah, you're right. The night Vat Cummins house is fired, I swiped his kid. He thought the kid and the ma were both burned.

[Cal Gentry]

Then you're not bad, Cummings.

[Outlaw Boss / Bad Cummins]

No, that was his handle. The umbrella called Lenny. We were all on the prod together. And somehow he found out about the kid being with you. So he turned straight and disappeared. I didn't know where he was until I found him working for you.

[Cal Gentry]

Poor Lenny. A secret he couldn't tell because he was outside the law.

[Barbara Gentry]

I don't care what he was. I'm proud of him.

[Tonto]

You have reason to be, Ms. Barbara.

[Cal Gentry]

And I'm proud too, child.

[Barbara Gentry]

I guess there never was a girl as lucky as I've been to have had two fathers all these years.

[Tonto]

Guard the prisoners. Totto. I'm going to Twin Forks and get the sheriff.

[Barbara Gentry]

Who is that man?

[Cal Gentry]

The man with the mask and that Lone Ranger.

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