Stolen Money | The Lone Ranger (09-04-53)

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Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode: Stolen Money | The Lone Ranger (09-04-53)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: May 18, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents a digitally restored broadcast of The Lone Ranger titled "Stolen Money" from September 4, 1953. The story follows the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto as they join Sheriff Gordon to track down notorious outlaw Ozark Riley and investigate a string of thefts and murder. The narrative weaves through deception, greed, and classic Western justice, showing how the sharp wits and courage of heroes and townsfolk bring criminals to justice.

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Key Discussion Points and Story Breakdown

1. Sheriff Gordon’s Dilemma and Introduction of Ozark Riley

Timestamps: 05:00 – 07:50

• Tonto arrives at Sheriff Gordon's office in Crystal Creek, where he's told about a recent robbery at banker Pike's home—a stolen watch and $20.
• Tonto provides wanted posters from Wells Fargo for Ozark Riley, a dangerous thief with a star tattoo on his right arm.
• Sheriff Gordon recounts seeing a newcomer with that same tattoo, now living in a shack near town and calling himself "Ozark Jones."

Notable Quote (Sheriff Gordon):

“A fellow named Ozark Riley. Him steal money from Wells Fargo. Shoot guard… I saw a tattooed star on his right arm.” (06:09)

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2. Knife and Skip—The Real Crooks

Timestamps: 07:50 – 11:32

• Knife Coleman and Skip McCook, two petty thieves, are revealed as the ones who robbed Pike. Hungry and desperate, they head to Ozark’s shack, suspecting there’s more to steal.
• A confrontation at the shack results in Knife shooting Ozark in supposed self-defense.
• The crooks find a chest filled with money—Wells Fargo’s stolen loot.

Notable Moment:

• The realistic depiction of desperation and greed as the two men discover they’ve stumbled onto a fortune:

“Knife, it’s full of cash. There’s thousands of dollars here.” (11:00)

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3. The Lone Ranger Joins the Chase

Timestamps: 11:32 – 15:56

• Tonto and Sheriff Gordon rendezvous with the Lone Ranger at Painted Rock.
• They piece together Ozark’s true identity and head to his shack, only to find him dead, the chest broken open, and the money gone.
• The Lone Ranger decides to track the murderers, deducing their trail leads west.

Notable Exchange:

Tonto: “Me help you look for money.”
Sheriff: “Yes, he’s dead all right. He cheated the hangman… He’s Ozark Riley.” (15:09–15:40)

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4. Modoc City and Crime Unravels

Timestamps: 16:32 – 20:07

• Knife and Skip arrive in Modoc City, confident their tracks are covered.
• They dine at Ma Hanks’ famous eatery and attempt to pay with a $100 bill from the stolen stash.
• Ma Hanks, suspicious, cross-checks the bill’s serial number with Marshal Jim’s Wells Fargo handbill and confirms it’s stolen.

Notable Quote (Ma Hanks):

“Paper money, huh?... I want to compare the serial number on this bill with the Wells Fargo list.” (19:53)
“That’s stolen money!” (20:31)

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5. Confrontation and Justice

Timestamps: 21:05 – 24:07

• Realizing something is wrong, Knife and Skip barge into the kitchen and attempt to silence Ma and Ned.
• A scuffle ensues. Just as Ma is about to lose her gun, the Lone Ranger and Marshal Jim burst in, disable the crooks, and recover the stolen money and watch.
• Evidence reveals the pair murdered Ozark Riley to obtain the loot.

Notable Moments:

Ma Hanks threatens the thieves with her six-shooter: “That’s right, Ned. This here is stolen money.” (20:31)
The Lone Ranger’s intervention: (shoots the gun out of the thief’s hand) “Get your hands up unless you want more of the same treatment.” (22:34)

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6. The Aftermath—Rewards and Resolution

Timestamps: 24:30 – 25:29

• Sheriff Gordon meets the marshal, returning Pike’s gold watch.
• Marshal Jim credits Ma Hanks for spotting the stolen cash and praises her sharpness.
• The villains are behind bars, and the town’s faith in justice—and the Lone Ranger—is affirmed.

Notable Quote (Marshal Jim):

“No, no, it’ll go to Ma, Hank. She spotted the stolen money… But Ma’s not half as pleased about that as she is about seeing the Lone Ranger.” (25:10–25:29)

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Ma Hanks’ Keen Eye Saves the Day (19:43–20:31):

  “That’s stolen money!” – Ma Hanks, after comparing the serial numbers.

• Lone Ranger’s Daring Intervention (22:15–22:37):

  “Get your hands up unless you want more of the same treatment.” – The Lone Ranger, firing a warning shot to subdue the villains.

• Moral Reflection (25:29):

  “Ma’s not half as pleased about that as she is about seeing the Lone Ranger.” – Marshal Jim, highlighting the Lone Ranger's legendary status.

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 05:00: Tonto and Sheriff Gordon discuss Ozark Riley and the recent theft.
• 09:25: Knife and Skip confront Ozark at the shack.
• 11:00: The stolen money is found.
• 15:09: Discovery of Ozark’s murder.
• 19:44: Ma Hanks checks the $100 bill against the handbill.
• 22:02: The showdown in the kitchen – Lone Ranger and Marshal intervene.
• 24:30: Return of the stolen watch and money; reward to Ma Hanks.

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Tone & Style

The episode blends suspense, action, and sharp dialogue typical of radio Westerns, with stoic lawmen, crafty villains, and competent, courageous townsfolk. The remastering brings out the atmospheric soundscapes—thundering hooves, gunfire, and the bustle of frontier life. The story moves briskly, keeping listeners engaged with vibrant characters and plot twists.

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Closing

“Stolen Money” delivers a classic Lone Ranger adventure: outlaws get their due, trust in heroic deeds is reaffirmed, and the West is made just a little safer for honest folks. As always, the Lone Ranger rides into the sunset, leaving townspeople and listeners grateful for his unwavering pursuit of justice.

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Next Episode Preview:
Stay tuned for “Rendezvous at the Little Bighorn,” where the Lone Ranger and Tonto face danger scouting for Custer.

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The Lone Ranger's Indian friend, Tonto, dismounted in front of Sheriff Gordon's office in Crystal Creek. The elderly lawman was an ex railroad detective whom the Lone Ranger and Tonto had met years before. As the Indian entered the office, Sheriff

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Gordon exclaimed Toto, I haven't seen you or your masked pal since he helped me capture that train robber in Dodge City. Plenty good to see you again, Sheriff. Well, I'm looking for another crook now. Huh? A crook in town. Someone broke into banker Powell's house last night. The thief made off with a banker's gold watch and a wallet that held $20. Thief not get much loot. Yeah, but the stolen watch belonged to Pike Swale. The banker's willing to reward anyone who finds it and returns it to him. Oh, well, me got half dozen reward notice from Wells Fargo. Who's wanted? A fellow named Ozark Riley. Him steal money from Wells Fargo. Shoot God.

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As quickly as possible, Toto told the sheriff all he knew about Ozark Riley. As the lawman studied the handbills, he

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muttered, robbery, six months old. How come we didn't get these handbills sooner? A stagecoach carrying mail from Odark City and Crystal Creek attacked by Indians. I don't know why they use stagecoaches to carry the mail. The railroads do a better job. Give Marshal Frazier handbills in Modoc City and then come here and give them to you. Thanks for bringing them to me, Danu. That's all right. Handbills list serial number, stolen money. I see. Do you have any reason to think Riley's in these parts? Lone Ranger find out him spend some time in Jackson City. That's two days travel from here.

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That right?

[D]

Lone Ranger disguise himself as prospector. Go there, ask question about crook. Me plan meet Lone Ranger near Painted Rock in half hour. According to this notice, Riley has a tattooed star on his right arm. A newcomer was in town a couple of days ago buying supplies at the general store. I saw a tattooed star on his right arm. Huh. Him in town now? No, he's staying at the shack north of here. It's about a three hour ride from town. What's him look like? Well, a heavy beard covers most of his face. Well, maybe him grow beard to hide face. Yeah, when I asked him his name, he said he was Ozark Jones in change last name. Yeah, he figured he was loco when he said he was prospecting a creek near the shack. There's no gold anywhere near the place. Maybe him use shack for hideout. Come on, Tonto. We'll pass Peter Durock on the way to the shag. Lone Ranger waited rock. We'll meet him, then go call on Ozark Jones.

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Sheriff Gordon didn't know it, but at this same moment, the two men who robbed the banker in Crystal Creek were riding toward the shack occupied by Ozark Jones. The petty sneak thieves named Knife Coleman and Skip McCook were short of food and money.

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If we hadn't spent the $20 we stole, we'd have had cash enough to get breakfast before leaving Crystal Creek. What are you whining about? We got a meal and a night's lodging for the $20. It was a mighty slim meal. It was better than nothing. Maybe we should have tried to sell the banker's watch for money enough to buy supplies. That watch has Pike's name engraved on it. Sheriff would have jailed his fast if we tried to sell it. Knife, I'm through being a two bit crook. Huh? Hunger makes a fella do a lot of things, but I've never heard of it reforming anyone. I'm turning crook in a bigger way than ever. What do you mean? I've traveled on an empty stomach without cash or grub. For the last time. From now on, when I rob a man, I'll get enough to make the risk worthwhile. That's easier said than done. I'll show you how easy it is. And I'll believe it when I see it. Hey, Skip, look. Shack ahead. Smoke's coming from the chimney. Someone must be fixing grub. Maybe they'll share it with us. Come On. Get up there. Get up there.

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The two men drew rain and dismounted outside Ozark shack. Knife pounded on the door. But without waiting for it to open, he lifted the latch.

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Hey.

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Anyone home?

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What's the idea of busting in here? Leave that gun on the table. Mister. Why are you pulling a six shooter on me? You gave me the idea when you reached for your hardware. You always meet callers with a gun? Strangers aren't welcome here. Now clear out. Yes again, Mr. Ozark's my name. Ozark Jones. All right, Ozark. My partner and I are hungry. That's your tough luck. There's food cooking on the stove. What about it? We'll help you eat it. I don't need any help. Now get going. We're staying. Knife. Dickey's gun. You two have made a big mistake. No one's ever taken my gun and lived out. Stip, he's going for his gun. Uh oh. Skip, did he hit you? No, I got him first. Man, he was plenty fast on the draw. He wasn't fast enough. Yep. Damn Skip. He'd have killed me if I hadn't gunned him. Now we're in real trouble. I shot him in self defense. Maybe you shouldn't have pulled your gun in the first place. We was reaching for his when we walked in here. Eat a quick meal, take some supplies. Then look around to see if that bearded critter has any gay.

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The partners ate greedily. Then his knife took supplies from a shelf. Skip noticed a chest in the corner of the room. After smashing the lock, he lifted the lid and gasped.

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Knife. It's full of cash. There's thousands of dollars here. You're right.

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We're rich.

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Oh, that makes up for the money we didn't get from the banker last night. Pay your pocket's knife. Right. What we can't carry put into our saddlebag. Sure. Now we better clear out of here. Wait til I get the supplies. From now on we'll be able to buy what we need. Well, don't you want to take grub? All I want is to clear out before someone comes along and finds it. All right, I'm with you. Well, let's go.

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Meanwhile, Tahoe and Sheriff Gordon met the Lone Ranger at Painted Rock on the outskirts of Crystal Creek. The masked man, no longer in the prospector's disguise he had worn in Jackson City, greeted the lawman warmly. Then he told what he had learned about Ozark Riley.

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Riley was in Jackson City a few weeks ago. He'd grown a beard. But several people remembered seeing the tattooed star on his right arm. That's the fellow I told Tano about. Mr. Do you know him, Sheriff? Yep. He calls himself Ozark Jones. He's living in the shack about two and a half hours north of him. We go there. Get him. Yes. Come on, Sam. Get him there.

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Now to continue, When the lone Ranger toto and Sheriff Gordon reached Ozark. The lawman entered without knocking as he stepped inside, followed by the Lone Ranger and Toto. Gordon exclaimed, who?

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Jack? It looked like him.

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Dead.

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I'll soon find out whether he is or not. What about it, Sheriff? Yes, he's dead all right. He cheated the hangman. You see the tattoo in his right arm? Oh, there's no doubt about his identity. Ah, him. Old Sock Riley. Maybe we'll find the Wells Fargo money here. The man who killed him probably took that money. What makes you think so? The smashed lock on his empty chest. You might be right. On the other hand, it might be hidden somewhere in the shack. Well, if you're going to look for it, I'll go outside and look for the killer's track. Good enough, Missy. Give me a hand with the search, will you, Turner? Let me help you look for money.

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A few moments later, the masked man re entered the shack.

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Darof. I found the tracks of two riders outside. Where'd they go when they left here? The track's headed west. We'll follow them. I'll go after them. If you'd rather stay here to look for the money, I'd like to find that cage.

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Very well. I'll follow those tracks.

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Me follow your trail? Join you later, Kimasabi. All right, Tao. Adios. See you later, missy. Easy. Steady, big fella.

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After they left Ozark Shack, the two killers headed for Modoc City. Because of their painstaking efforts to cover their tracks, they reached the thriving settlement later than they expected. As they rode along Main Street, Skip looked at the watch they had stolen from banker Pike.

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Seven o'. Clock. Nice. Took us long enough to get here. It pays to be killed. Why you had to go to all the trouble of dragging brush over our tracks is more than I can figure out. I did it to cover our trail. That trick won't fool a good tracker. Now that we're this far with nothing to worry about, no one will be able to find us in a town this size. Heard a lot about Modoc City. So have I. Knife.

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Lure.

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What's wrong? There's the Henry House Hotel. What about it? Next to Fred Harvey's outfit, that's the most famous eating place in the West. Oh, yeah? A woman named Ma Hanks runs him. Well, let's stop and get a meal there. Now that we can afford the best. We'll do more than that. Rent a couple of rooms and stay there a few days. It suits me if the law doesn't get wise to us. We didn't leave a thing at that shack that ties into Ozark's killing. So forget the law. But if we're caught, we'll hang. They'll have to prove we killed Ozark first. Draw rain here at the hitch rail. Oh, boy. Who? Who? We'll take our saddlebags inside, rent our rooms, get cleaned up and have some of the finest food we've ever t.

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It was dusk when the Lone Ranger reached Modoc City. To hide his mask, he pulled his Stetson low over his eyes and guided Silver along back alleys. He drew rein at the rear door of the jail. A few moments later, he was inside the office talking to Marshall Jim Fraser. He explained how he had followed the two men who shot Ozark Riley as far as the city limits.

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It was impossible to follow their trail along Main Street. Marshal Jim, It'd take a bloodhound to do that, mister. They weren't far ahead of me. That means they haven't been in town long. That's right. In that case, we'll start looking around for a couple of newcomers.

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Meanwhile, in Ma Hank's dining room, Knife and Skip finished their meal. As Skip drained his third cup of coffee, Knife looked around the deserted room.

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We're the last ones to finish eating, Skip. We were late start Knife. Man. That was a doggone good meal. Best I ever ate. Who do we pay for it? Here comes the youngster who served us. You just want more coffee? Oh, no, no thanks. How much we owe you? Here's the check. Just a minute. And here's our case. Gosh. $100 bill? That's right. Youngster, don't you have anything smaller? Nope. Well, I'll have to ask More Hank to change it. I'll be right back. We'll wait right here. Hey, Ma.

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What is it, Ned?

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Those gents in the dining room handed me a hundred dollar bill to pay their check.

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So they're paying in paper money.

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I told them I'd have to ask you to change it.

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Paper money, huh? Ned, you go to the lobby and get the hand bill Marshal Jim gave me this morning.

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Yes.

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I want to compare the serial number on this bill with the Wells Fargo list.

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When Ned returned with the handbill, Ma Hank studied it closely.

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Ma, those gents are still sitting in the dining room waiting for change.

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Let em wait, Ned. I got orders from Marshal Jim to be mighty careful about. But they might come in here and

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find out what's on going taking so long.

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Thunderation, huh? Ned? Ned, here's the serial number of this bill.

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You mean it's on the hand bill?

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Yeah. I'll get my six shooter out of the drawer and ask those gents some questions. Six shooters? That's right, Ned. This here is stolen money.

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Knife and Skip had seen Ned pass the dining room on his way to the lobby to get the handbill they saw in his hand. As he returned to the kitchen, Knife's eyes narrowed suspiciously.

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He was carrying the handbill, Skip. Yeah, I saw it. What do you make of that? I don't know, but I aim to find out. Come on, we're going into that kitchen. Right.

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As they went through the swinging door to the kitchen, Ma turned from the drawer with her gun concealed beneath the folds of her apron. Wide eyed with dismay, Ned. Ma's helper exclaimed.

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Hey, what's the idea of busting in here? You're not allowed. Ma's kitchen. Take it easy, youngster.

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Are you the gents who handed Ned that hundred dollar bill?

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That's right. We got tired of waiting for the change.

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Well, you've got some explaining to do, mister.

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What do you mean?

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That stolen cash. Stole it, you heard me.

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How'd you know he stole it?

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Rapper.

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Skip, she has a gun. Give me that six shooter, lady.

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Let go, ya green galoo.

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Help.

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Help. Youngster, help. Put your hand over his mouth. Robert, please. Help. Help.

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Shut up or I'll quiet you. With a gun barrel, a poison face,

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red L. Skip struggled to take Ma's gun. Knife held Ned in a grip of steel with one hand clamped tightly over the boy's mouth.

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Hey.

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What?

[C]

Suddenly he was startled when a bullet struck the floor inches from his feet. The shot had been fired by the gun Moss still held.

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Get.

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Get that gun.

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He's strong as an ax. I could get my hands free. I'd rake your face with this gun barrel. Knife, give me a hand.

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Watch the gunplay. Oh. Hey, Knife. It's a Marshall and a mass recovered.

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Surprised at the unexpected appearance of the Lone Ranger and Marshall Jim Mahank released her hold on the gun. Skip snatched it from her. But before he could fire, the Lone Ranger's bullet smashed the weapon.

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Oh, my hand. My hand. I'll get you.

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Meanwhile, Knife tried to throw aside to reach for his holster. But before his gun cleared leather, a silver bullet bullet brushed his knuckles.

[D]

Get your hands up unless you want more of the same treatment.

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They're up.

[D]

Don't shoot again. I quit. I'll take their guns while you keep them covered, mister. Very well, marshal.

[B]

Jim sure sat alive. Where'd you two come from?

[D]

We've been going through town looking for two critters. A masked Man's been following. Just as we were coming here to ask you about him, we heard gunplay, knew you were in trouble, Ma, so we came on the run.

[B]

The trouble started when I recognized that paper money you told me about. Marshall. Jim, these polecats tried to pay for a meal with some of the Wells Fargo cash.

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You'd better search them, Marshal. Jim, I've got their guns. Mister. Let's see how much paper money they're carrying. They had a couple saddlebags with them when they checked in the hotel. Maybe there's more of the cash in their room. Ned, we'll search their rooms, too. All right, stand here. Keep your hands up. They're up. But what's he up? Who are you? Skip McCook's my name. The law doesn't have anything on me. Your pockets are full of brand new paper money. And here's a fine looking gold watch. Give me that watch. The name engraved on the watch is Pike. You said your name's McCook? Sheriff Gordon's looking for a gold watch stolen from Banker pike in Crystal Creek. Skip, they've got us for everything. Shut up.

[B]

I'll check the serial numbers of that cash against the list.

[D]

Good idea, Mrs. Hanks. You two are in plenty of trouble. How'd they get the serial number to that money? The serial numbers have been on record for six months.

[B]

What? Six months?

[D]

But we just got that cash. You didn't know it could be traced when you murdered and robbed Ozark Riley. You can't prove we murdered him. The serial numbers on those bills will be proof enough. Who'd ever think Ozark was a thief?

[B]

Look who's talking.

[D]

What about the money, Mrs. Hanks?

[B]

Mister, every one of the serial numbers checked with the list left on the handbare. But there's still a lot of numbers unaccounted for.

[D]

The rest of the money may be in their saddlebag. We'll take these two to jail and search their room.

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Half an hour later, Sheriff Gordon entered Marshall Jim's office. As he approached the lawman's desk, he saw banker Pike's gold watch gleaming on the blotter. He pocketed the timepiece to return it to its rightful owner, then eyed the meat stacks of new paper currency. The marshal counted.

[D]

Is that the Wells Fargo? My name, Marshall Frazier. That's right. Gordon Carter and I met the Lone Ranger on our way into town a few minutes ago. He said he'd ride back to pick up Tano. I hear you got the fellows who murdered Ozark Riley.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

They're behind bars right Now. Well, I reckon you've earned the reward. No, no, it'll go to Ma, Hank. She spotted the stolen money. Well, good for her. Yeah, but Ma's not half as pleased about that as she is about seeing the Lone Ranger.

[C]

We'll return in just a moment for a word about our next exciting Lone Ranger adventure. Rendezvous at the Little Bighorn.

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Cause champions are made, not sports.

[C]

Yes, sir.

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