The Actor Outlaw | The Lone Ranger (03-14-51)

Summary

Podcast Summary: "The Actor Outlaw | The Lone Ranger (03-14-51)"

Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rines
Release Date: June 19, 2025

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Introduction

In this captivating episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, host Andrew Rines transports listeners back to the golden age of radio with a thrilling installment of The Lone Ranger. Titled "The Actor Outlaw," this episode delves into the cunning schemes of outlaw Russ Winder and the relentless pursuit by the legendary masked hero, the Lone Ranger, and his faithful companion, Tato. Through digitally restored audio, every sound—from the creak of a saloon door to the galloping hooves of Silver, the Lone Ranger’s trusty horse—is vividly brought to life, enhancing the immersive experience.

The Outlaw’s Cunning Plan

The episode kicks off with Russ Winder and his gang executing a series of audacious robberies across the southwest territory. Known for his theatrical disguises, Winder employs his background as an actor to disguise himself and outsmart authorities. One of his most notorious heists involves robbing a stagecoach from Pecos to Dry Rock. Disguised as a fragile widow, Winder's deception allows him to surprise Deputy Jim while he attempts to secure the coach's passengers.

Notable Quote:

Russ Winder [04:19]: "With you up here on the seat is God Deputy riding in the coach with that widow lady. I reckon we're plenty safe from outlaws, Hank."

As Winder and his men continue their spree, they successfully rob the Redville Bank by posing as respectable businessmen, showcasing their strategic prowess.

The Lone Ranger’s Vigilant Pursuit

Upon hearing about Winder's latest robbery, the Lone Ranger and Tato set out to track down the elusive outlaw. Recognizing Winder's ingenious use of disguises, the Lone Ranger devises a plan to exploit an actor's superstition about whistling indoors—a detail gleaned from newspaper reports.

Notable Quote:

Hank [09:39]: "There's one thing I've learned from the newspapers. That may help us see through any disguise Winder might use, Toto. ... I have the feeling that he'd show some reaction if he heard whistling indoors."

Disguised as a cowpoke, the Lone Ranger infiltrates the Redville express office to observe the boarding procedures for the next stagecoach. His suspicions are confirmed when he notices Russ Winder's interaction with the bank's express agent.

The Climactic Confrontation

As Winder prepares to execute his plan to rob another stagecoach loaded with $10,000 in gold, the Lone Ranger’s strategic intervention proves pivotal. By discreetly whistling inside the express office, the Lone Ranger exposes Winder's disguise, forcing him to reveal his true identity. A tense showdown ensues at Narrow Pass, where Silver and the Lone Ranger confront Winder and his gang.

Notable Quote:

Hank [25:26]: "Shipman is inside the coach, boys. Hey, I don't savvy."

With the aid of Sheriff Jerrold and his posse, the Lone Ranger overcomes Winder’s gang. Despite Winder’s attempts to outmaneuver him, the Lone Ranger’s keen insight and unwavering determination lead to the outlaw’s downfall.

Resolution and Reflection

In the aftermath, Russ Winder is apprehended, and his plans are thwarted thanks to the Lone Ranger’s clever tactics and the timely intervention of his allies. The episode concludes with Winder begrudgingly acknowledging the Lone Ranger’s prowess, vowing to rectify his wrongdoings.

Notable Quote:

Russ Winder [27:51]: "Well, I'll be home, dad. What do you know about that mean?"

Andrew Rines wraps up the episode by highlighting the timeless battle between good and evil, underscoring the Lone Ranger’s role as a beacon of justice in the untamed West.

Key Quotes with Timestamps

• Andrew Rines [01:01]: "Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines..."
• Russ Winder [04:19]: "With you up here on the seat is God Deputy riding in the coach with that widow lady..."
• Hank [09:39]: "There's one thing I've learned from the newspapers..."
• Hank [25:26]: "Shipman is inside the coach, boys..."
• Russ Winder [27:51]: "Well, I'll be home, dad..."

Conclusion

"The Actor Outlaw" masterfully showcases the interplay between cunning deception and heroic vigilance. Through meticulous digital restoration, Old Time Radio Westerns breathes new life into classic tales, allowing modern audiences to experience the rich storytelling and dynamic performances that defined the Wild West's radio dramas. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the genre, this episode offers a compelling narrative filled with suspense, strategy, and the enduring spirit of justice embodied by the Lone Ranger.

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Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines, and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. Now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator]

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hio. Silver the Lone Ranger with his faithful Indian companion Tato, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse. Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Hank]

Let's go big fellows.

[Russ Winder]

To.

[Narrator]

Russ Winder and his gang of outlaws were notorious throughout the southwest territory. Hardly a week went by that reports of robberies or killings by the gang didn't come in. For instance, the stage from Pecos to Dry Rock was stopped and robbed of a big gold shipment.

[Russ Winder]

With you up here on the seat is God Deputy riding in the coach with that widow lady. I reckon we're plenty safe from outlaws, Hank.

[Hank]

Uh huh. Reckon we are at that. See, do you notice how that widow sits in the corner of the coach with that black veil pulled down? Deputy ain't been able to get her to say a word.

[Russ Winder]

I guess she doesn't like that deputy's looks.

[Hank]

Yeah, maybe that's it. He finally give up trying to talk to her.

[Russ Winder]

She's a little too hefty looking for my taste anyway.

[Hank]

Yeah, she looks like she could lift a horse. You notice the last time we stopped she. Holy Michael, here come a gang of outlaws.

[Russ Winder]

Get up there. Get up there. Why don't that deputy do some shooting?

[Narrator]

Page, look, you the driver looked back and saw the so called widow leaning out of the coach. Window holding a gun.

[Russ Winder]

Hank, she ain't a widow. I mean, it's a man. Ho, ho there. Good work, Russ.

[Hank]

Keep mine out.

[Russ Winder]

You should have seen the expression on that deputy's face.

[Hank]

What do you mean?

[Russ Winder]

When the sleeping widow suddenly grabbed his gun and hit him on the head. Well, I'll be doggone.

[Hank]

That face of yours makes up real pretty. Of course, woman.

[Russ Winder]

Russ. But I gotta admit, you look a little hefty in that black dress. I'll get this female garb off right now. Get busy and get that cash box fellas here.

[Hank]

We brought your horse along, Russ. A slick idea, yours to ride the.

[Russ Winder]

Stage in that get up, Russ Winder wasn't a 10 show active or nothing, Spike. I got good experience at making up like somebody else. But I didn't get much cash in those days. Russ Winder, the outlaw leader.

[Narrator]

Holy smoke.

[Russ Winder]

That's right, mister. Now get that stage away from here. Prado. Go on. Sure, sure. Get out. Get out there. Come on, get up.

[Narrator]

Another time, Russ used an ingenious method to rob a bank. He arrived in Redville on the train.

[Russ Winder]

Hey, look at that hombre getting off. He's wearing striped pants, a cutaway coat and a beaver hat. Yeah, he must be somebody important. Look, he's heading right toward us. Sheriff.

[Hank]

I beg your pardon.

[Russ Winder]

Perhaps you'll give me some information. Howdy, mister. Glad to accommodate you. Why, sure. I'm the head of a large company, sheriff. We'll have payrolls to safeguard if we move into Redville. Is the bank here a responsible one? Sure is, sir. They handle mining company payroll. Besides having other big depositors around here, we've got some mighty rich ranchers in this section. Fine, fine. Who is your local banker, Sheriff? Edward Jerrold. Mighty fine man, too. Edward Jerrold. Good. I'll go to the bank and have a talk with him. Thank you very much for your information. Good day, gentlemen. Good day. Say now, he's sure mighty nice. Mean a lot to Redville to have him and his company located here, I'd say. Yeah. Well, board the train, go through the cars. I'd see somebody suspicious aboard. Come on. Right.

[Narrator]

The fashionably dressed man was Russ Weinber. Once more using his ability as an actor, he entered the Redville bank and was quickly shown to Mr. Jarrow's office. After a few minutes of conversation, the banker was impressed by the stranger who had given the name of Winston Russ. The banker Jarrow was saying.

[Hank]

Of course, course, Mr. Russ. We'll be most happy to have your count here. Redfield's A fine town.

[Russ Winder]

Mighty fine. So I've been told. Mr. Darrell, just what is the business.

[Hank]

You'Re bringing here, sir? Perhaps I'll be able to. Ready, Russ?

[Russ Winder]

Go ahead. All right, Gerald, this gun says you're going out there. And open the vault and make it fast.

[Hank]

I don't understand.

[Russ Winder]

Get up and do as you're told. This is a hold up. A hold up? Good heavens. Come on, get moving.

[Narrator]

Russ and his gang easily cleaned out the Redville Bank. And made their escape on horses waiting behind the building. The news of Winder's clever robberies spread like wildfire. It was a few days after the bank robbery when the Lone Ranger and Tottle rode the trail toward Dry Rock.

[Hank]

That fellow Winder is clever, Toto.

[Russ Winder]

That's right.

[Hank]

From the report the padre gave us about him, he used to be an actor. To accomplish the last two robberies, he posed first as a woman on a stage, then as a smooth businessman. Both robberies he and his gang were very successful.

[Russ Winder]

Him plenty clever with disguise, seemed like.

[Hank]

Yes, I know. They say the gang headed down this way after the Redville bank robbery. We'll make camp near Dry Rock. Then we'll try to get a line on Winder and his men. How do you think we able to do that? We'll try to work out a plan after we pitch camp. Ott, let's hurry so we'll be settled before sunset.

[Narrator]

After making camp, the Lone Ranger and Tottle discussed various plans for bringing Russ Winder into the open. Finally, the masked man said.

[Hank]

There's one thing I've learned from the newspapers. That may help us see through any disguise Winder might use, Toto. What? That among other things, actors have a superstition about whistling. In the dressing room, the news item pointed out that Winder has that superstition strongly. I have the feeling that he'd show some reaction if he heard whistling indoors. No matter where it might be, it might be the means of exposing Winder. He's present somewhere in disguise.

[Russ Winder]

That's right.

[Hank]

I'll try most anything to get a line on Winder and his gang. To terrorize this territory to such an extent that settlers are afraid to come here. The west is to grow. Needs many more people.

[Russ Winder]

That's right. Winder and gang not good for West.

[Hank]

That's why we'll continue searching until we find them. I'll disguise myself as a cowpole Tato. Then tonight we'll go to town and look around.

[Narrator]

Removing his mask, the Lone Ranger carefully disguised himself as a cowpoke. Then he and Toto left their camp and rode to town. Leaving Silver and Scout in the shadows. They went to the cafe. The two men went to a secluded table in the rear of the cafe where they sat having coffee while they looked over the crowd and listened to the conversations about them. The Lone Ranger seemed interested in what one man was saying to a nearby group.

[Russ Winder]

I telegraphed Red Bill to the express office over there. Told him to send someone to act as an extra guard on the stage run from here to Fakers tomorrow. You must be carrying a gold shipment or something valuable, aren't you? Oh, I'm not saying I feel better with extra guard on the stage. Know who's coming to stick to judge? No. We have a paper from the press agent there identifying him. Don't go to see that outlaw Winder pulled. That stunter riding my stage dressed like a female. I've been suspicious of everybody who rides the stage. He sure pulled a fast one on your eye. Reckon I'll go get some sleep. I'll be starting a long run at 10 in the morning. See you all again soon.

[Hank]

All right. Let's go, Tuttle. I want to come here in the morning and check that stage before it leaves.

[Narrator]

It was later that night when a horseman pulled to a halt in front of a hidden shack in the hills near Dry Easy. Russ Winder and three other men looked up as the man spoke.

[Russ Winder]

Hey, Russ.

[Hank]

I heard something in town.

[Russ Winder]

What did you hear? Stage is leaving at 10 in the morning.

[Hank]

Some sort of a valuable shipment.

[Russ Winder]

Driver was gavining the cafe. He said they'd sent a Redville for a fellow to be an extra guard. The fellow they sent for is riding over sometime tonight. I reckon he'll bring a letter to identify him. I'd be risky to tackle that stage with two guards to shoot at. I figure it's worth going after. Man, you can't ride the stage fixed up like someone else.

[Hank]

This time, Russ, it'd be mighty suspicious of all passengers.

[Russ Winder]

You gotta be careful of that. I have an idea. What is it, Russ? Just this, Bill, you and Spike get your horses and go watch the trail from Redville. What for? When that extra guard comes along, get the drop on him and bring him here.

[Hank]

If he doesn't show up, they'll get someone else.

[Russ Winder]

Maybe the extra guard will show up. Don't worry. I get going. And be sure to get that hombre.

[Narrator]

Spike and Bill. The two outlaws waited for some time behind some boulders along the trail.

[Hank]

Maybe that hombre already went by Bill.

[Russ Winder]

I hope not. The hair's rush Will be plenty sore.

[Hank]

You can't blame us for that.

[Russ Winder]

Well, you know how he is.

[Hank]

Listen, Bill, I hear somebody coming now.

[Russ Winder]

Yeah, I do, too. Get your gun ready. There he is.

[Hank]

I'll shoot over his head as a warning. Reach, mister.

[Russ Winder]

Don't move.

[Hank]

Come on, Bill, you get it.

[Russ Winder]

Hey, hold on.

[Hank]

Keep your hands away from those holsters, mister.

[Russ Winder]

Don't get any ideas about making a fast move.

[Hank]

I said reach. All right.

[Russ Winder]

All right. My hands are up. Is this a holdup?

[Hank]

No. Take a gun, Bill.

[Russ Winder]

Right. I got it. I'll listen. I've got nothing worth stealing.

[Hank]

You're not planning to steal anything. You do as you're told, you won't get hurt.

[Russ Winder]

But if this isn't a holder. What's the idea of stopping me like this? I don't know you fellas. You've stopped the wrong man. I've got important business to take care of in Dry rot. Not so fast.

[Hank]

Where you coming from?

[Russ Winder]

Redville. Now look, boys, you must be looking for someone else. Put those guns away and we'll forget the whole thing. You're from Redville, huh?

[Hank]

Heading for Dry Rock?

[Russ Winder]

That's right.

[Hank]

What's your business in Dry Rock, mister?

[Russ Winder]

Well, it's confidential. Cuthbert. John Spike. This is a gently one. No, you're wrong. I'll tell you.

[Hank]

I'm coming with us, mister.

[Russ Winder]

What for?

[Hank]

You'll find out when we get to the shack.

[Russ Winder]

Check. What? Check. Now, what's this all about? You can't get away with a trick like that. Never mind that. Right ahead of us, mister. Be careful you don't try anything funny.

[Hank]

Get going.

[Russ Winder]

All right, get up.

[Hank]

Come on, get up. Get up. Get up. All right, come on. Get down.

[Russ Winder]

Walk ahead of us.

[Narrator]

Within a short time, the two outlaws reached the hideout shack with their prisoner.

[Hank]

Here he is, Russ.

[Russ Winder]

Who are these hombres? What's the idea of bringing me here like this? You'll find out in a minute. Search him, Bill. Sure. There's a paper, Russ. Maybe that's what I want. Give it to me. Yeah, this is it. This identifies the bearer, James Gooding, as a regularly employed guard for the Wells Fargo Fargo Express Company. This is signed by the express agent at Redville. It'll be all I need, along with his wallet. Here's his wallet. He's got enough to identify him as James Wooding. Take him in the back room, fellas. Time and gag him. Then put him on the cart in there.

[Hank]

Come on, you.

[Russ Winder]

I don't figure what this is all about, and I'll tell you in the Morning. I'll disguise myself. Use your clothes and horse and ride into Dry Rock. These papers will show I'm the guard they're expecting. I'll ride the stage, and then we'll be all set. When my gang holds up the stage at Narrow Paths.

[Narrator]

The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger adventure. Before the next exciting scenes, please permit us to pause for just a few moments.

[Russ Winder]

Sam.

[Narrator]

Now to continue. Early the following morning, the outlaw leader, Russ Winder, who planned to take the place of the extra guard on the stage, carefully changed his appearance, then headed for the express office in town. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger, still disguised as a cowpoke, left his camp with Toto, and they too rode toward Dry Rock. As they moved along the trail, Toto.

[Hank]

Was saying what your plan do before any stage leaves? Toto, the driver guards any passengers usually gather in the express office. Check baggage tickets and so on.

[Russ Winder]

That's right.

[Hank]

I'll go in there and look around. Winder's planning to ride that stage as a passenger. I may be able to identify him.

[Russ Winder]

Not so easy.

[Hank]

Maybe he's superstitious about whistling indoors. Remember?

[Russ Winder]

Remember that.

[Hank]

Want to get there in plenty of time.

[Narrator]

Russ Winder arrived in Dry Rock and entered the express office.

[Russ Winder]

Something for you, mister. You the express agent? That's right. I was sent over from Redville. I was told to give you this. Oh, here. You're the extra guard, huh? Huh? You very sure you're James Goody? Well, that's the name I go by. Here's my wallet with some stuff in it to identify. All right, Jim. There's lots of time before the stage leaves. You want to go out for coffee? All right. See you later.

[Narrator]

As the time approached for the departure of the stage, the driver with Russ and the regular guard were in the express office listening to instructions from the agent.

[Russ Winder]

Now, I'll tell you what you're taking to Pecos. It's a $10,000 shipment of gold from the bank. Jiminy, no wonder you wanted two guards this trip. And the men from the bank have already brought the shipment. That's it over there in that big box. Now, take it out the stage at the last minute. And both you've guards keep your eyes open and your guns ready. Understand? Right. Don't seem like we're going to have any passengers this trip. I'm glad of that. They'd make me nervous. Well, unless somebody comes in at the last minute, you won't have any passengers. In that case, I suggest you put the shipment in the coach and let Jim Gooding right in there with it. All right. That suits me fine. Here comes the cowpo. Maybe he's going to take the trip. Hey, you figuring on riding a stage to Pecos, mister?

[Hank]

Nope. I was expecting someone else to take the trip, though. Maybe he changed his mind.

[Russ Winder]

Well, we haven't sold any tickets so far for the trip. Your friend's going on this stage. He better get here soon or he'll miss it.

[Hank]

It looks that way. I'll wait around a short time and see if he shows up.

[Russ Winder]

Hey, get out that whistling.

[Hank]

Sorry, mister. Didn't know my whistling would upset anybody.

[Russ Winder]

Well, I. I just don't like whistling, that's all. Maybe you better wait outside. We got business to attend doing here.

[Hank]

Just as you say. I don't mind waiting outside, mister.

[Russ Winder]

Now, you boys understand this. I don't want to say it over again.

[Narrator]

Quickly, the Lone Ranger left the express office and went between the buildings to a grove where Toto waited with the horses.

[Hank]

Did you find out something? Yeah, something very surprising. When I whistled in there, the extra stage guard flared up and told me to stop. He's a man who supposedly came over from Redville.

[Russ Winder]

You think maybe him?

[Hank]

Russ Winder? I don't know, but it's possible.

[Russ Winder]

What we do?

[Hank]

We'll ride the trail the stage will take. That man is Winder. We have his gang waiting to help in the hold up.

[Russ Winder]

But we not able to fight gang lone. No, that's true.

[Hank]

Here, Toto. Take this silver bullet and go to the sheriff. Tell him who we are. I think he'll come to help. Suggest that he and his men follow the stage at a safe distance. Then if anything happens, we'll be on hand. Me go now.

[Russ Winder]

Ex Silver Bullet to sheriff. Then we meet at Edgertown.

[Narrator]

Easy, Scott. Easy, fella.

[Russ Winder]

You're not Scout.

[Narrator]

Cotto brought his horse to a halt in front of the hitch rail across from the sheriff's office.

[Russ Winder]

He looked for Jericho. You're talking to him. What can I do for him? Meet Tato. I'm pleased to meet you. A friend send me him say give you this. Yeah. What you finish, then you take bullet. Bullet? Yeah. This bullet appears to be made of silver. Isn't that right? Silver bullet. And your name's Tato? You didn't tell me your friend's name.

[Hank]

Him called Lone Ranger.

[Russ Winder]

Yes, that's what I thought. What's he want me to do? Him say you get posse, follow stage. Follow behind the stage. That right. But you keep out of sight. Better stage guard not know you follow him. That's what he wants me to do, eh? Does he figure the stage you'll run into trouble Him. Say, you'll follow stage. Be close if trouble happens. All right, Tardo. That's good enough for me. I get busy rounding up a parsee. And you can count on us to do as a masked man asks. Not good. Say, wait a minute. Where you going? Hold on a minute. You forgot something. You forgot to take the bullet back. When you think of it, that nice man sent the bullet to me. That means I can keep it. I never saw that Great day in the morning. What am I wasting time for? I got work to do. Hey, Hank, he fort come out here on the dip. We got a job to do.

[Narrator]

After going to the sheriff, Tato met the Lone Ranger and the two men started along the trail from town. Finally, they entered Narrow Pass. And as they rode by some large boulders, the great horse Silver whinnied.

[Hank]

Easy, Silver. Easy, Silver.

[Russ Winder]

Give one and maybe.

[Hank]

Yes, I saw the tips of a horse's ears behind those boulders. Don't look that way. Just keep riding. Then what we do? The trail bends as it leaves his pass. We'll go around the bend and wait. When the stage enters the pass, he'll go into action. Come on, Silver.

[Russ Winder]

Come up this town.

[Narrator]

Behind the boulders, the four outlaws watched the Lone Ranger and Tottle riding past. Spike muttered in a low voice, there.

[Hank]

Go a couple of Andres.

[Russ Winder]

I'll be quiet and keep hitting fellas, I expect. Better have our guns ready in case they find out we're waiting here. No, they're going straight on, so there's.

[Hank]

Nothing to worry about.

[Russ Winder]

Hey, Spike. Funny that cowpoke's riding with an Indian.

[Hank]

That's his business if he wants a ride with a red skin. As long as they keep riding, that's all I care about.

[Russ Winder]

They're around in the bend, going out of sight now.

[Hank]

Good. The stage ought to be coming along any minute.

[Russ Winder]

She would get a surprise when they find the extra guard is really rush winding.

[Hank]

Yeah, sure. That's right.

[Russ Winder]

Hey, look.

[Hank]

The stage is just coming into the pass. This is it, boys. Get to your horses and have your guns ready. Now, as soon as it gets out to Deep Boulders, we'll ride out. There it is.

[Russ Winder]

You see? Rustling out the coach window wave. All right, let's go.

[Narrator]

Get out of here.

[Hank]

Must have took a bullet. Yeah, he never fired a shot.

[Russ Winder]

Shipman is inside the coach, boys. Hey, I don't savvy. Well, looks like we meet again. Last time we nicked that guard with a bullet. He's luckier this time. You must be Rush Winder. Right. Spike, you and the others get that gold out of the coach. I'll cover these two. Sure. Easy. All right. Holy mackerel.

[Hank]

It comes apart.

[Russ Winder]

Hit leather and try to fight him off.

[Hank]

Here we brushed a horse.

[Russ Winder]

Easy now. Give it to him. We'll make a getaway the other end of the pass. Wait, there comes a couple of armories. That way.

[Narrator]

As the posse rode up behind the stage, the Lone Ranger who had put on his mask, charged from in front. With Tahoe, their guns blazing, Russ and Spike turned to meet the new threat as the mighty Silver and the Big Pain galloped toward them. As Russ, wounded in the shoulder, fell from his horse, Spike dropped his gun and raised his hand. When he saw that the sheriff and his men had rounded up the rest.

[Hank]

Of the gang, I dropped my gun.

[Russ Winder]

Well, we got him red handed to all five of them. Say, you were the Mashman. That redskin told me about it rigging.

[Hank]

That's right. This is the Russ Winder gang. The man I suspected as Winder is there on the ground. He was posing as the extra guard.

[Russ Winder]

Oh, I see. It'll be tough for him since they must have killed the real Jim Goody. No, no, he's alive in our hideout shack. Well, I'm sure glad to hear that. It's an old hang. Just a shame. There are plenty of murder charges against these gangs. Looks like Winder isn't as smart as he thought he was after all.

[Hank]

What I can't figure is how you found out about the hold up sheriff. He sure was glad to see that posse riding into the pad. We could have got away if it hadn't been for that masked man and Indian.

[Russ Winder]

Yep, and if it hadn't been for them, you would have succeeded in this whole lecture. Corner Brush. You said your plan was foolproof. I admit no one had ever recognized you with that disguise you fixed. But you must have slipped up somewhere. I was sure everything was all set. I don't see how it was messed up. I never saw that masked hombre before.

[Hank]

Oh, listen, that whistle.

[Russ Winder]

Mattoon the umbrella who came into the express office whistled just like that. He must have tipped you off about me.

[Hank]

Yes, that's right. I always worked with him.

[Russ Winder]

He did it on purpose. He found out somehow that I was superstitious about whistling indoors.

[Hank]

That's right, Windermere. Your superstition gave you away.

[Russ Winder]

Well, I'll be home, dad. What do you know about that mean? We'll go get Gooding before we return to town.

[Hank]

Hot an hour. Right on the Pacos from here, Sheriff.

[Russ Winder]

Well, thanks for what you did, missy. I'm sure glad the Indian brought me the silver bullet so's I could see you in action. Man alive. It sure was worth seeing.

[Hank]

Thanks, Sheriff. Come this way again someday. All right, let's go, Taro. Adios.

[Russ Winder]

Adios. Watch out. I still don't see how that masked man was clever enough to be. He's clever all right, Wendy. Too clever for the likes of you, in spite of all your play acting. Yep, it took the Lone Ranger to bring down the curtain on your last appearance. Holy mackerel. So he's the lone Ranger. Sam. S.A. sam.

[Narrator]

This is a feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendle Campbell Enterprises, directed by Charles D. Livingston and edited by Fran Stryker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer.

[Hank]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

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[Hank]

SA.