Mrs. Kane Wins The War | Ranger Bill (01-04-56)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode Summary: Mrs. Kane Wins the War | Ranger Bill

Air Date: January 4, 1956 (Podcast Release: May 23, 2026)
Host: Andrew Rhynes

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Main Theme & Purpose

This classic episode of Ranger Bill explores the problem of teenage gang violence on the outskirts of Knotty Pine and contrasts two approaches: strict law enforcement versus compassion, specifically the Christian principle of mercy. The story centers on Mrs. Kane, an elderly woman whose property serves as the battleground for two rival gangs. When she’s caught in the crossfire, the community is forced to reconsider how best to reach these troubled youths. The episode’s highlight is the transformative power of kindness and forgiveness, as embodied by Mrs. Kane’s refusal to seek retribution.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Gangs' Escalating Rivalry

[03:52–05:45]

• Setting: The moonlit backyard of Mrs. Kane’s home, often the site of fierce battles between the River Gang and the Hill Gang.
• Tactics: The gangs plot ambushes and retaliatory strikes, showing bravado and escalating violence.
• Law Intervention: Police, warned by Mrs. Kane, break up the fight, but the boys vow revenge—on each other and on Mrs. Kane for alerting authorities.

"We ain't gonna let the cops scare us, are we, fellas? …We’ll get even with old Mrs. Kane for calling the cops."
— Art & Phil, instigating further violence ([06:39])

2. Adult Perspectives & Concerns

[08:02–12:37]

• Jack (a schoolteacher) expresses the difficulties in containing the rivalry at school and shares worries with Ranger Bill.
• Bill Jefferson and Sheriff Cal discuss what to do, learning Mrs. Kane might be targeted for retaliation.

"Those young fellows aren't gonna be satisfied until somebody gets seriously hurt. And they'll be in trouble."
— Bill Jefferson ([08:37])

3. Mrs. Kane’s Unconventional Approach

[11:20–12:30]

• Despite warnings, Mrs. Kane shows confidence in handling the boys herself and dismisses the need for police protection.
• She suggests inviting the boys for “tea and cookies,” reflecting her belief in love and attention over punishment.

"What those young men need is love and attention. Why, I've even thought of inviting them in for tea and cookies."
— Mrs. Kane ([11:53])

• Mrs. Kane stands firm, telling the sheriff to let her handle the boys her way ([12:18]).

4. Retaliation & Accidental Harm

[13:26–15:28]

• The River Gang attempts to vandalize Mrs. Kane's property as revenge, bringing rocks to break windows.
• In the chaos, Mrs. Kane is accidentally struck by a rock and left injured, causing sudden panic and concern among the boys.

"Phil, we can't leave Mrs. Kane lying on the ground… She might be hurt bad. We can't just leave her there."
— Art, beginning to feel remorse ([14:54])

5. Compassion and Turning Points

[17:12–21:36]

• As Mrs. Kane recovers with the help of a doctor, the sheriff prepares to press charges.
• Mrs. Kane refuses to press charges, urging instead a path of mercy and explaining her family’s history with violence and loss.

"The men in my family died because of violence and fighting. Perhaps they'd be alive today if the world had more love and kindness in it."
— Mrs. Kane ([19:38])

• She quotes the Beatitudes, advocating for mercy and peacemaking as the better way ([20:19]).

"Let me try the Lord's way with these young men. I know it'll work."
— Mrs. Kane ([21:32])

6. Aftermath & True Change

[22:31–24:11]

• Art and Phil announce their intention to stop fighting and vow to protect Mrs. Kane from harm.
• The rest of the gangs are skeptical but begin to soften, warning each other to stay away from her property.

7. Crisis & Transformation

[24:29–29:18]

• Mrs. Kane suffers a brain hemorrhage following her injury, and both gangs anxiously await news at the hospital.
• The boys, previously hardened troublemakers, are moved to prayer for her recovery—hinting at a moral and spiritual shift.

"You fellas can help Mrs. Kane by praying. And while you're praying, you can ask the Lord to save you from your sins and make clean cut lads out of you."
— Bill Jefferson, encouraging redemption through prayer ([27:45])

8. Resolution & Restitution

[29:11–30:49]

• Mrs. Kane survives surgery and returns home to find her property cleaned and restored by the boys.
• The gangs merge to do good deeds in her honor, abandoning their old quarrels.
• Mrs. Kane closes with a biblical quote, highlighting the message of faith, hope, and—above all—love.

"And now abideth faith, hope, and love, these three. But the greatest of these is love."
— Mrs. Kane ([30:49])

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "I think we ought to go out and see Mrs. Kane and tell her of the possible danger she's in."
  — Sheriff, recognizing the stakes ([10:52])
• "Now don't you 'but' me. You just march right out of here and take care of enforcing the law. I'll take care of those young lads. You'll see when I show you that I'm right."
  — Mrs. Kane, asserting her belief in compassion ([12:18])
• "Perhaps we're seeing a miracle, Cal. This is the only way the Lord could get them to hold still long enough to deal with them."
  — Bill Jefferson, on the boys' transformation ([28:29])

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Important Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | Description | |----------------|-------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | 03:52–05:45 | Initial gang fight | The gangs clash; police intervene. | | 08:02–09:50 | Teachers & law weigh in | The adult community discusses how to handle the crisis. | | 11:20–12:30 | Mrs. Kane’s philosophy | She declines police protection; advocates for kindness. | | 13:26–15:28 | The attack and injury | Gangs target Mrs. Kane; she’s accidentally hurt. | | 17:12–21:36 | Mercy over retribution | Mrs. Kane refuses to press charges; talks about love. | | 24:29–25:44 | Hospital & suspense | Mrs. Kane hospitalized; the boys show concern. | | 27:45 | Call to prayer | Bill encourages the boys to pray for Mrs. Kane. | | 30:11–30:49 | Restitution & unity | Boys restore Mrs. Kane’s home and commit to good works. | | 30:49 | Mrs. Kane’s final words | Culminating in the message of love and faith. |

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Engaging Flow & Character Takeaways

The story blends tension and action (the gang fights and police interventions) with moments of deep humanity. Mrs. Kane’s wisdom and refusal to give in to anger or fear become contagious, inspiring real change in the boys. The resolution—where the ex-gang members join forces for good—demonstrates the episode’s central message: forgiveness and compassion can break even the toughest cycles of violence.

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Episode Tone

Staying true to Ranger Bill’s trademark earnest, folksy tone, the story is direct, sincere, and rooted in its 1950s Christian values. The dialogue is sprinkled with wholesome humor, tough-guy bravado, and heartfelt appeals for understanding.

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For listeners seeking a classic Western tale with an uplifting moral, this episode is a shining example of the Old Time Radio era’s ability to combine drama, action, and profound lessons.

Transcript

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[Narrator/Storyteller]

Ranger Bill, warrior of the woodland. Ranger Bill, warrior of the woodland. Struggling against extreme odds. Traveling dangerous trails. Fighting the many enemies of nature. This is the job of the guardian of the forest, Ranger Bill. Pouring rain, freezing cold. Blistering heat. Snow, floods. Bears, rattlesnakes. Mountain lions. Yes. All this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job. Well, There are two schools of thought on how to handle the teenage gang problem. One group says, use the strong arm of the law. The other group maintains that the Christian approach is best. We'll find out which works best in Knotty Pine, where there are two gangs of teenage lads who are waging war on each other. Here's the story. Mrs. Cain wins a war.

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[Narrator/Storyteller]

Let's go to the back of Mrs. Kane's large home on the outskirts of Knotty Pine. This lady's house is on the front of a 10 acre plot of ground. The back area is covered with trees, rocks, bushes and darkness. For some strange reason, the two teenage gangs have picked this area to wage their frequent battles. Right now, another fight is in the making as the two gangs of boys creep toward each other across the back of Mrs. Kane's property. The moon is up and the snow on the ground makes the battleground pretty well illuminated. Art and Phil of the River Gang take the lead as they advance against the Hill Mobile.

[Art]

Hey, I can see the Hill Gang now, Phil.

[Bill Jefferson]

Yeah.

[Phil]

Moose is leading the way. Let's set a trap for him, Art.

[Art]

Okay, what'll we do?

[Phil]

We'll get alongside the back of Mrs. Keane's chicken house. When Moose and the rest of the guys pass by, we'll jump from the rear.

[Art]

Yeah, that should work. Keen, let's get going. Hey, you guys, follow us. Here they come. Let them walk by and then we'll jump them.

[Phil]

Pass the word. You guys don't jump till we tell you.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Here they are.

[Art]

Quiet now.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Yeah.

[Bill Jefferson]

I wonder where that river gang is. Get him.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Come on, hit him. Come on.

[Art]

Get this guy. Get this guy. Get up.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

It's A good thing Mrs. Kane called us when she first saw the kids. They're battling each other's ears off back there. Rourke, take your men and cut around behind them. Okay, count. We're going on the double. The rest of you men, come with me. You gotta stop this before somebody gets seriously hurt or even killed.

[Art]

Hit him again, son. Once more.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Come on. We got knocked out.

[Mrs. Kane]

Beat it.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The cop.

[Art]

Let's get out of here. Come on, let's go.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

All right, let's quiet down or I'll take you all in.

[Phil]

Hey, you, stop squirming around like a worm on a fish hook and behave.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Make him behave, o'. Rourke.

[Phil]

Don't you be worrying about that Calm. I've got five of my own just like these scalawags. I know how to make them toe the mark.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I'm not going to ask you tough guys what you're doing because you'll only double talk me to death. But listen and listen hard. I'm running out of patience. And the next time this happens, you're going to jail. Next time, I start biting instead of barking.

[Phil]

Hey, you guys, pipe down.

[Art]

We ain't gonna let the cops scare

[Narrator/Storyteller]

us, are we, fellas?

[Art]

Yeah, nor that old lady either. She's the one that turned us in. Sorry shootin'.

[Phil]

We'll get even with old Mrs. Kane for calling the cops. Let's do it the same time we get the Hill gang.

[Art]

Yeah. How about tomorrow night? Keep it under your hat so the cops won't find out.

[Phil]

I'll challenge Moose in school tomorrow. If the Hill gang ain't turned yellow by now, they might show up.

[Art]

Hey, Moose.

[Moose]

Yeah, what do you want?

[Art]

We're inviting you and your gang to finish what we started last night.

[Moose]

Is that right? What about the cops?

[Phil]

What's the matter, Moose? Don't tell me you're chicken.

[Moose]

Don't you call me a chicken, Phil. I'll clean up the hall with you right now.

[Phil]

Yeah, you and what army? Don't forget, there's two of us.

[Art]

That's right. Where's your gang? Or are they scared too?

[Moose]

You'll be there tonight, and I'll show you who's yellow. You'll have a mouth full of floating molars and a couple of fat eyes. We're going to take care of that old lady too. At the same time we take care of you guys.

[Jack]

Bill, are you busy right now?

[Bill Jefferson]

Ever see the time? I wasn't. Come on in, Jack. Grab a chair.

[Jack]

Peace and quiet at last.

[Bill Jefferson]

I'm glad I'm not a school teacher, Jack. My job's a pushover compared to yours.

[Jack]

Oh, it's not that bad. This has been one of those days when it would have been better to have stayed in bed.

[Bill Jefferson]

That so? What's wrong?

[Jack]

Well, I don't know exactly. I heard rumors that the Hill and the river gangs might battle it out soon on the back of Mrs. Kane's property.

[Bill Jefferson]

Oh, those young fellows aren't gonna be satisfied. Until somebody gets seriously hurt. And they'll be in trouble. Are you able to find out when this scrap is gonna take place? No.

[Jack]

No, I wasn't. I only overheard snatches of conversation and a few disconnected remarks here and there. But adding them up, they spell trouble. There's a lot of bad blood running between those two gangs. So far, we've been able to keep it from spilling over inside of school.

[Bill Jefferson]

Yeah, I know. You and the rest of the teachers have done a fine job of keeping the warring tribes under control during school hours.

[Jack]

Bill, I must Be on my way. Exams come up tomorrow and I have a lot of work to do. I surely wish you could do something to put an end to this nonsense before those lads live a lifetime of regret.

[Bill Jefferson]

I'll have a talk with Cal. Perhaps he knows more about this.

[Jack]

Well, do whatever you think best. I came to you because you seem to have a knack for working these problems out for everybody's good.

[Bill Jefferson]

Thanks for your confidence. I'll follow this through and see what can be done with the young fellows.

[Jack]

Thanks, Bill. Let me know how things turn out. If I can help. Just tell me what to do.

[Bill Jefferson]

I'll do that, Jack. Bye, Bill.

[Jack]

Wait a minute.

[Bill Jefferson]

What is it, Jack?

[Jack]

There's one thing I forgot to mention.

[Bill Jefferson]

Oh, what?

[Jack]

I also have good reason to believe that the lads may take revenge on Mrs. Kane for calling the police.

[Bill Jefferson]

That is.

[Jack]

They seem to think she did.

[Bill Jefferson]

I'm glad you told me that. This makes a horse of another color. I'll get the sheriff on it right away. That's as much as I can tell you, Cal. I don't imagine it's much helpful.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

It sure is, Bill. My men and I broke up their fight last night. I sure would give $10 to know when the next one's coming off.

[Bill Jefferson]

Yeah, I can imagine.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Bill, I'd appreciate your help. You have a great knack for coming up with the answer to this sort of thing. How about it?

[Bill Jefferson]

Well, I'd be glad to help, Gal.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I think we ought to go out and see Mrs. Kane and tell her of the possible danger she's in.

[Bill Jefferson]

That's good for a starter. Get going. Time's running out.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Imagine those young toughs threatening revenge on a nice elderly lady.

[Mrs. Kane]

Now, gentlemen, I appreciate your concern for me, but I really. I can take care of myself.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I wish I were sure of that, Mrs. Kane. I'd be glad to station a couple of men out here until this blows over.

[Bill Jefferson]

You'd better listen to him, ma'.

[Phil]

Am.

[Bill Jefferson]

Those lads get pretty rough.

[Mrs. Kane]

I'm listening, Bill. But I'm not going to pay any heed to the sheriff. I think he's an old worrywart.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Now, Mrs. Kane, it'll be too late for me to protect you and your property after something happens. Now, please, please listen to reason, Sheriff.

[Mrs. Kane]

What those young men need is love and attention. Why, I've even thought of inviting them in for tea and cookies.

[Bill Jefferson]

You what?

[Mrs. Kane]

You heard me, Calvin, you aren't deaf. I've raised boys of my own, you know. They were just as rough and tumble as the lad you had to fight on My back lot last evening. I've called you because I didn't want them to hurt each other.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

But. But, Mrs. Kane, I.

[Mrs. Kane]

Now, don't you but me. You just march right out of here and take care of enforcing the law. I'll take care of those young lads. You see, when I show you that I'm right.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

All right, Mrs. Kane, you win. But don't say I didn't warn you if anything happens. Let's go, Bill.

[Bill Jefferson]

Right. Good day, Mrs. Kane.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Goodbye, Mrs. Kane. I hope you'll be safe.

[Bill Jefferson]

You kind of took a beating, old boy.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

What do you mean? You didn't see you making any home runs or even stealing third base.

[Bill Jefferson]

Right? But at least I admit it. Come on, Cal, cheer up. Perhaps we're bucking up the wrong tree.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Yeah, I hope so, Bill. She's a fine lady. I'd hate to see her get hurt.

[Art]

I don't see the law around, do you, Phil?

[Phil]

They're not around. Tub and Lefty been watching since after supper. They haven't seen hiding her hair of the cops. It's safe.

[Art]

Good. Let's get over to the chicken house and fix those windows. We'll show that old lady she can't rat on us and get away with it.

[Phil]

Yeah. Pick up rocks on the way. We gotta hurry before Moose and his gang get to the joint first.

[Art]

I don't see the Hill gang. We got plenty of time to take care of those windows.

[Phil]

Yeah, Send a couple of the guys to take care of the house windows. Not all of them, just a couple of small ones. We got to scare this old lady good.

[Art]

Hey, Tub, Lefty, go take care of the house. Just a couple of small windows.

[Phil]

Okay, you guys, this is far enough.

[Art]

Get ready with the rocks, you guys.

[Bill Jefferson]

Let them go.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Make it good.

[Moose]

Hey, the river rats beat us to it.

[Art]

Let's get them. Use your rocks on them.

[Mrs. Kane]

Boys. Boys, stop this fighting. Stop this instant.

[Art]

Do you?

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Let's get out of here.

[Moose]

The old lady's been here.

[Art]

Let's go.

[Moose]

Let's get going.

[Bill Jefferson]

Come on.

[Jack]

Come on.

[Phil]

Come on.

[Art]

Phil, hold it up.

[Phil]

What are you stopping for? We gotta get out of here.

[Art]

Phil, we can't leave Mrs. Kane lying on the ground.

[Phil]

Why not? If we go back there, we'll be in real trouble.

[Art]

You mean we'll be in a lot more trouble if we don't. She might be hurt bad. We can't just leave her there.

[Phil]

Yeah, I guess you're right. Let's go back.

[Art]

There she is on the crown.

[Phil]

Boy, she must be hurt bad to be still Laying there.

[Art]

She's been hit on the head with a rock.

[Phil]

Yeah, and she's bleeding.

[Art]

You go in the house and call the sheriff. Tell him to get a doctor.

[Narrator/Advertiser]

The sheriff?

[Art]

Yeah. I ain't afraid of him. Hurry up. If this old lady dies, we'll be in more trouble than we know what to do with. Hey, over here.

[Phil]

I live and breathe. It's Mrs. Kane lying on the ground.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Take a look at her, Doc. You two lads stay right where you are. Keep an eye on him, o'. Rourke. Sure.

[Phil]

No, they won't be getting away from o'. Rourke. She hurt bad, Doc?

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I don't know yet, son.

[Bill Jefferson]

Let's get her into the house before she freezes to death.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Now that's Bill. Let's wait a minute and then we can use a three man lift. I want to rock free so these two toughs don't get away. Warned Mrs. Kane that she might get hurt. Now you smart Alex will pay for this.

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[Art]

How do you feel now, Mrs. Kane?

[Mrs. Kane]

I feel fine, Doctor. My head aches a little, but outside of that, I. I feel all right.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Well, that's good news, Mrs. Kane. I've got two of the hoodlums right here. I'll lock Them up and then get the rest and haul them in too.

[Mrs. Kane]

You'll do no such thing, Calvin.

[Art]

We didn't hit you on purpose, Mrs. Kane. You must have walked into the rock.

[Phil]

Yeah. We didn't know who threw the rock that hit you. Believe me, we didn't mean to hurt you.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

We know that you planned to get even with Mrs. Kane.

[Phil]

Yeah, but all we were gonna do is break some windows, not hurt her.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I don't believe your story. I'm taking you two tough guys in just the same. You can tell your story to the judge.

[Mrs. Kane]

Don't you dare do that. Sheriff. I'll not press charges. And you'll look awfully foolish trying to hold these boys without a charge. Besides, Art and Phil are the only ones who stayed to help me. Certainly that means that they're not all bad.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Well, I didn't know about that.

[Bill Jefferson]

She has a strong point, Cal. She won't press charges. You'll be up a tree.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Well, all right. I'll bide my time. But I'll get them Sooner or later.

[Bill Jefferson]

Mrs. Kane, why do you refuse to press charges against these lands? They and their gang have committed assault and battery.

[Mrs. Kane]

Bill, do you see the pictures on the mantel?

[Bill Jefferson]

Yes, ma', am, I do.

[Mrs. Kane]

The older man is my husband. The two younger men are my sons. My husband died after World War I because of his wounds and also from the effects of gas. My sons were killed in World War II. Gentlemen, the men in my family died because of violence and fighting. Perhaps they'd be alive today if the world had more love and kindness in it.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

You're right there, Mrs. Cain. I'm sorry to hear about your husband and sons, but what's this got to do with these lads?

[Mrs. Kane]

Bill, will you hand me my Bible, please?

[Bill Jefferson]

Be glad to, Mrs. Kane.

[Mrs. Kane]

Thank you. The Beatitudes tells what I mean. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are ye when men shall revile you and persecute you and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, which is in heaven. Gentlemen, this is my plan for showing these lads where they should walk. Our Lord is the very essence of love and kindness. He came to bring joy and peace and love to all men. What these two young men need is some of the very things the Lord brought into this world. Let me try The Lord's way with these young men. I know it'll work.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I see your point, Mrs. Kane, and it's well taken. I'll admit I'm a tough cop, but I guess I have a heart that beats under this badge.

[Art]

Mrs. Kane. Thanks. We won't forget this.

[Phil]

That's right, ma'. Am. We'll talk to the other guys and tell them to lay off. You've been very kind to us. Thank you.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I've never seen such a change come over anybody as what's come over these two lads.

[Phil]

Aye, Carolyn, that's a miracle you're watching. When a person radiates love like Mrs. Kane does some of it's bound to be rubbing off on those who stick around.

[Art]

So now you know the whole story, guys. I say we ought to lay off fighting and leave Mrs. Kane alone.

[Phil]

Yeah, I say that too. And anybody that doesn't agree will get a mouth full of floating molars. Mrs. Kane is a fine old lady.

[Art]

You say that none of us is in trouble, Phil.

[Phil]

That's right. Mrs. Kane even talked the sheriff out of taking us in.

[Art]

I think we should tell Moose and his gang to lay off too. And no more fighting on Mrs. Kane's property.

[Phil]

I'll tell Moose and his bunch in school tomorrow. If he don't like it, we'll make him.

[Moose]

What a bunch of sissies you guys turned out to be. An old lady says a couple of sweet words to you and you fall all over yourselves.

[Phil]

I'm just telling you, Moose. Lay off.

[Moose]

Yeah, and who's gonna make me? I still gotta get even for that old lady calling the cops.

[Art]

Yeah, you just try it and see what happens.

[Moose]

Well, I'm gonna try it and you won't stop me.

[Phil]

That's what you think. We'll be watching Mrs. Kane's place. If you guys come near, you'll go away a bloody mess.

[Moose]

You guys are turning chicken. You wouldn't start anything because you'd be in the doghouse of that old lady. But you can be sure we're gonna get even.

[Art]

You'll get even, all right. Even with the top of the ground. Stay away, Moose. I'm warning you. Stay. You guys be quiet so Mrs. Kane doesn't know we're out here. She might be worried if she finds

[Narrator/Storyteller]

out why we're here.

[Art]

Okay, Art.

[Phil]

I'll pass the word.

[Art]

I don't see any signs of the Hill Gang yet.

[Phil]

We better not see them. But Moose isn't chicken either.

[Art]

Yeah, I know, but he'll wish he was so he can fly out of here. If he tries to hurt Mrs. Kane. Shh.

[Phil]

Here they come. Through the trees.

[Art]

Where?

[Phil]

I see him. To your left, Art.

[Bill Jefferson]

Oh, yeah.

[Art]

So Moose can't take advice. Let's go after him and catch him way out back.

[Bill Jefferson]

Yeah.

[Phil]

Come on, let's move out.

[Bill Jefferson]

Come on.

[Moose]

Look here.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Hey, the cops.

[Moose]

Let's get out of here.

[Art]

Hold it. That ain't the cops. It's an ambulance. Listen to the siren. It's different. You're right.

[Phil]

Come on, let's find out what's going on.

[Art]

Hey, it's Mrs. Kane. And she's out like a light.

[Phil]

What's wrong with her, Doc?

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I'm not sure yet.

[Bill Jefferson]

Looks like a brain hemorrhage.

[Art]

You mean she's bleeding inside her head from that rock?

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I'm not sure, son, but the blow

[Art]

from the rock could cause this.

[Moose]

Why,

[Narrator/Storyteller]

we're all set, Doc. Let's go.

[Phil]

Boy, I wonder what's going to happen.

[Art]

Yeah, I wonder what you're taking into the hospital. Pipe down, you guys.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

What's the matter with the old lady?

[Art]

Yeah, what do you care, Moose? She's bleeding inside her head.

[Phil]

Yeah, from the suck on the noggin she got from the rock.

[Moose]

Do you think she's gonna die?

[Art]

We ain't no doc. But if she does, you guys are in as deep as we are. We'd better go over to the hospital and see how she makes out.

[Moose]

I ain't going to no hospital. We can't help the doc now.

[Art]

No, no, but we could show that we want her to get better, Mon.

[Moose]

Me, I'm lamming out of here.

[Phil]

You're yellow, Moose. You're as yellow as a banana.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Oh, yeah?

[Moose]

I'll show you guys. Come on, gang. Let's go to the hospital.

[Bill Jefferson]

Hello, Bill Jefferson.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Bill, this is Cal.

[Bill Jefferson]

Oh, yes, California. What's up?

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The doc just called me and said he's going to do emergency surgery on Mrs. Kane. Brain hemorrhage?

[Bill Jefferson]

Yeah.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Also told me all the kids from both gangs are in the waiting room. I'm going over there. If she dies, I'll have those smart alecks in the clink before they know what hit them.

[Bill Jefferson]

I'll be right over. See you at the hospital.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Don't any of you monkeys try to leave this room. I'll be sitting right here by the door.

[Art]

Bill, what's going to happen to us if she dies?

[Phil]

Yeah, we didn't do it on purpose.

[Moose]

How are we going to find out who's to blame? Or will we all have to go to jail?

[Art]

When are we going to know Whether she's going to pull through.

[Bill Jefferson]

Whoa, there, fellas. Whoa, there. One question at a time. If Mrs. Kane dies, the sheriff will arrest all of you. And then it'll be up to the judge to decide the outcome. Now, I know you fellas didn't do this on purpose. But you'll have to admit that you were warned by the sheriff and told to stop your fights. I've asked the doctor to tell us one way or the other what's happened.

[Art]

How are we gonna stay here with nothing to do? The opera operation might take hours and hours.

[Bill Jefferson]

I'm sure it won't take longer than four hours, Art. Four hours.

[Phil]

Man alive. That's. That's a long time.

[Art]

What do we do?

[Bill Jefferson]

All of you fellas have gone to church or Sunday school at one time or another, haven't you?

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Oh, yeah, sure.

[Moose]

What's that got to do with this?

[Bill Jefferson]

You fellas can help Mrs. Kane by praying. And while you're praying, you can ask the Lord to save you from your sins and make clean cut lads out of you.

[Art]

How long's it been since Doc started operating?

[Phil]

Half an hour.

[Art]

Boy, it seems like half a day,

[Jack]

Bill.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I'd never believe it if I didn't see it. Who would ever think these roughnecks could pray like they've been doing?

[Bill Jefferson]

Perhaps we're seeing a miracle, Cal. This is the only way the Lord could get them to hold still long enough to deal with them.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

They've been here for two and a half hours.

[Art]

We've been waiting for three and a half hours. Now, how much longer is it going to take? I don't know.

[Phil]

I think we lost. Maybe all the praying we did ain't no good.

[Moose]

Yeah. Maybe it's because we ain't been the right kind of guys.

[Art]

Hey, it's a doc. Hey, Doc. What's the word, Doc?

[Bill Jefferson]

How's she gonna be, Doc?

[Narrator/Storyteller]

You can go home, fellas. Mrs. K will gonna be all right.

[Mrs. Kane]

It's so nice of you two to escort me home, gentlemen.

[Bill Jefferson]

We're glad to do it, Mrs. Kane. My mother's got the house already and she's gonna stay with you until you're on your feet again.

[Mrs. Kane]

How nice. Oh, my. The place looks different.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

In what respect, Mrs. Kane?

[Mrs. Kane]

Why, the walks are shoveled and the firewood stacked. My, the old place looks neat and clean now. Who went all the trouble to do this for me? What's this all about?

[Art]

We just want to show you that we. We think you're wonderful, Mrs. Kane. We're sure glad you're coming home. From the hospital for good.

[Mrs. Kane]

Well, isn't this nice?

[Bill Jefferson]

These are the lads who fixed up around here, Mrs. Kane.

[Mrs. Kane]

Well, thank you so much. It looks fine. But what are you doing all this for?

[Art]

Because you did so much for us, Mrs. Kane. You were kind to us when we should have been punished. You spoke nice to us when we should have been yelled at.

[Phil]

Yes, ma'. Am. We've talked with Moose and his gang, and we've decided to quit fighting and join gangs so we can do good help, folks, just like you helped us.

[Mrs. Kane]

Praise the Lord. And now abideth faith, hope and love. These three. But the greatest of these is love.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Boys and girls, I don't think that there's anything I can say that will add to Mrs. Cain's quotation from the Bible. We'll see you next week for more adventure with Ranger Bill.

[Bill Jefferson]

Hi again. Our program today gives me, Ranger Bill, just a little time to talk to you moms and dads and about our adventure stories and why we're on the air. We all know that every time a boy or girl listens to one of our programs, he gets some impression of the Christian life and the character of the people involved. So we must be constantly alert to guard the image that's presented to make it realistic and truthful. Neither setting up false ivory tower heroes for fellas and gals to aspire to, or creating the impression that Christianity is an impossible goal in this day and age. We also try to present Christians as people, something which they are. The faults of a Christian don't have to be glossed over. He's human too. So we try to present to you, the listener, a story that from your point of view is a factual photograph of a way of life, namely the Christian way and showing individuals living, seeing, understanding this way of life or maybe missing it completely. Let's all be honest before God so that truth can survive. Now young people will turn out to be the good citizens and real Christians that we want them to be.

[Andrew Rines]

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[Art]

Sam.