The Extra Supplies | The Lone Ranger (11-10-52)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

The Lone Ranger: "The Extra Supplies" (Original Air: 11-10-52)

Podcast Host: Andrew Rynes
Episode Date: December 17, 2025

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Main Theme & Purpose

In this classic digitally restored radio western episode, the Lone Ranger and his steadfast companion Tonto set out to track down the notorious Beaver Dolan gang, who are hiding out at the home of Flo Danvers—the tough, suspicious widow of an executed outlaw. The tale delivers a tense blend of suspense, deception, and classic frontier justice, culminating in a cat-and-mouse showdown, all enhanced by crisp, modern audio restoration.

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Key Discussion Points & Storyline Breakdown

1. Setup & Hiding Out

• Flo Danvers' Farm Becomes a Hideout (04:54–07:07)
  • Flo Danvers, living alone after her outlaw husband’s death, reluctantly agrees to let Beaver Dolan and his gang lay low on her property—motivated by payment and her own outlaw connections.
  • Flo's purchase of unusually large amounts of supplies draws suspicion in the nearby town.

"Say, it’s risky being around here, Beaver. I saw a handbill about you tacked up at the sheriff’s office in Tall Rock."
— Flo Danvers (05:45)

2. Tonto Investigates

• Tonto Notices Clues in Town (08:06–10:00)
  • Tonto overhears the storekeeper gossiping about Flo’s background and the extra supplies she purchased. Realizing something is amiss, he decides to surveil Flo’s farm.

"The funny thing too. She never bought much here at one time before. But this time she bought enough to feed half a dozen or more for a week."
— Storekeeper (09:23)

3. Trouble for Tonto

• Tonto Discovered and Captured (11:49–13:46)
  • While spying on the bunkhouse, Tonto is caught by a member of the gang and taken inside. Flo recognizes him from her husband’s trial—connecting him to the Lone Ranger.
  • The gang decides Tonto is too dangerous to let go, suspecting he might have led the Lone Ranger to them.

"He knows all right, Beaver, let me tell you. He’s dangerous. We can’t let him get away alive."
— Flo Danvers (14:12)

4. Trap for the Lone Ranger

• Using Tonto as Bait (19:11–22:44)
  • Flo devises a plan: force Tonto to write a note luring the masked man (Lone Ranger) into a trap. Tonto, under duress, complies but cleverly adds a "thunderbird" drawing that signals danger to the Lone Ranger.

"That’s drawing a thunderbird. Indians not put down words that live on paper without making drawn a thunderbird. Lone Ranger know that."
— Tonto (21:22)

5. Lone Ranger Takes Action

• Following the Clue and Alerting Authorities (22:57–24:19)
  • The Lone Ranger receives Scout with the warning note, recognizes the coded distress signal, and warns the sheriff—ensuring backup for the confrontation.

"That drawing of the thunderbird means danger."
— Lone Ranger (22:44)

6. Showdown at the Bunkhouse

• Springing the Trap... and Escaping It (24:19–27:44)
  • The Lone Ranger enters the hideout, is ambushed, and surrenders his gun. Thinking quickly, he creates chaos by smashing an oil lamp and setting the bunkhouse interior ablaze, using the confusion to free Tonto.
  • As flames block escape routes, the sheriff and his posse arrive, trapping Dolan’s gang between fire and the law.

"You have to get up early to outwit Beaver Dolan!"
— Beaver Dolan (25:36)

7. Resolution & Justice

• Capture and Aftermath (27:55–29:45)
  • As the bunkhouse burns, Dolan, Flo, and the rest of the gang are apprehended. Flo tries to talk her way out, but evidence, including Tonto’s clever use of the thunderbird symbol, seals their fate.
  • The Lone Ranger and Tonto slip away, leaving justice in the hands of the sheriff.

"No crook would ever be smart enough to put one over on the Lone Ranger."
— Storekeeper (29:06)

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Flo’s suspicion and Lone Ranger lore:
  “He’s known as the Lone Ranger.”
  — Flo Danvers (19:33)

• Tonto’s subtle warning:
  “Me draw thunderbird. That tell Lone Ranger me in danger.”
  — Tonto (28:21)

• Storekeeper reflecting on the Lone Ranger’s cunning:
  “He even fooled me when he came into my office without that mask.”
  — Storekeeper (29:06)

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Important Segments (Timestamps)

• Flo allows the gang to hide out: 04:54–07:07
• Tonto investigates at the general store: 08:06–10:00
• Tonto is captured: 11:49–13:46
• Plan to trap the Lone Ranger: 19:11–22:44
• Lone Ranger receives the warning and acts: 22:57–24:19
• Showdown in the bunkhouse: 24:19–27:44
• Final capture and conversation: 27:55–29:45

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Tone & Atmosphere

Authentic, suspenseful, and resourceful—classic western adventure with clever dialogue and tense standoffs. The characters speak in the clipped, direct style of radio westerns: gruff, honest, and often laced with sly wit.

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Summary

This episode weaves a taut narrative where vigilance and quick-wittedness triumph over outlaw cunning—showing why legends like the Lone Ranger and Tonto continue to define American radio drama. Not only does the episode highlight the value of hidden signals, loyalty, and trust, but it also delivers satisfying justice, balanced with moments of humor and western grit.

For those who love heroics, strategy, and old-school outlaw showdowns, this is western storytelling at its best—restored and revitalized for a new era of listeners.

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. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. You can find more Western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator]

A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty Hio. Silver the Lone Ranger. With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, 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.

[Flo Danvers]

Come on, Silver.

[Tonto]

Let's go, big fella.

[Flo Danvers]

Hail, Silver.

[Narrator]

Flo Danvers, widow of a notorious outlaw leader, left Arizona after her husband was captured and hanged. She bought a small rundown farm not far from The Texas town of Toll Rock, where Flo lived alone and kept to herself. One day, a group of horsemen stopped at the back door of the farmhouse with gun in hand. Flo opened the door and stepped outside.

[Flo Danvers]

Stay where you are and state your business.

[Beaver Dolan]

Always ready for trouble, aren't you, Flo?

[Flo Danvers]

Beaver Dolan. I should have known you by those heavy whiskers you always wear.

[Beaver Dolan]

Well, I reckon you didn't expect to see me down this way, huh, Flo?

[Flo Danvers]

Nope, I didn't. Who are the hombres with you?

[Beaver Dolan]

My gang had them with me about six months. Now come on up here and meet Flo, boys.

[Storekeeper]

All right.

[Beaver Dolan]

Flo, meet Gil, Max and Luke, three of the toughest gunmen in these parts.

[Flo Danvers]

Howdy. Say, it's risky being around here, Beaver. I saw a handbill about you tacked up in front of the sheriff's office in Tall Rock.

[Beaver Dolan]

Oh, we're used to taking chances with the law, Flo. You see, we pulled a job in the next county a few days ago. We gave the law the slip and came here. We figured on hiding out a while. I remembered you living here, so I brought the others. Figuring you'd put us up.

[Flo Danvers]

Well, I don't know.

[Beaver Dolan]

You'll be well paid. Floating.

[Flo Danvers]

All right, I'll put you in the bunkhouse. Nobody uses it since I don't have any help on the place.

[Beaver Dolan]

I could tell that by the looks of it.

[Flo Danvers]

Jake left me enough so I can get along without working the place. Come on, I'll show you the bunkhouse right now. I'll clean it up so you'll be comfortable. There are plenty of bunks for all of you.

[Beaver Dolan]

It'll do fine, clo. We're not particular.

[Flo Danvers]

Just put your horses in the barn out of sight. I'll go to town later and get enough grub for all of us. Nobody comes out here, so you'll be safe enough if you keep out of sight.

[Tonto]

It is very good for a hideout, Beaver. And we, the senora, to look after our food will be most comfortable, huh?

[Beaver Dolan]

It's a good place to hide out for a few days, Max.

[Flo Danvers]

Are you sure the law can't trail you here, Beaver?

[Beaver Dolan]

We covered our tracks well, Flo. Don't worry. Get to town for the grub as soon as you can. We're plenty hungry.

[Flo Danvers]

Sure. First I'll straighten up the bunkhouse, then I'll head for town.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and his Indian companion, Toto, had heard of the crimes committed by Beaver Dolan and his followers. So they rode southward into the territory where most of the robberies had taken place. It was late afternoon when they stopped to make camp in a clump of trees.

[Tonto]

Tado Beaver Dolan and his gang are known to have headed this way after robbing a stagecoach in the county north of here a few days ago.

[Mexican]

You think maybe them find hideout and stay undercover for a while? Kimasabi?

[Tonto]

Well, it's possible. We'll start at dawn tomorrow in search of nearby hills.

[Beaver Dolan]

Toto.

[Mexican]

Ah, we not have supplies. Scouts steal saddle. Me go to town, get food.

[Tonto]

Good. I'll get water from a stream we passed and have a fire going by the time you return. Easy, scout, easy.

[Storekeeper]

Get him up.

[Mexican]

Scout.

[Narrator]

Later in town, Totto entered the general store.

[Storekeeper]

Hey, Indian, hold that door open a minute so the lady can get out with her packages. Ah, sure you can manage, Mr. Danvers?

[Flo Danvers]

Of course I can.

[Storekeeper]

Goodbye, ma'.

[Flo Danvers]

Am. Goodbye. Haven't I seen you someplace before?

[Mexican]

Indian may not know. May not live around here.

[Flo Danvers]

You sure look mighty familiar to me. Oh, well, it doesn't matter. Thanks for holding the door open.

[Storekeeper]

Widow Danvers sure is mighty independent. And her manners aren't what you'd call gentle either. Oh, I'd hate to have a run in with her.

[Mexican]

Her seem tough.

[Storekeeper]

She's tough all right. She doesn't like people. Lives alone about three miles out the north trail in a run down farmhouse. Folks say her husband was Jake Danvers, a tough outlaw leader. Got caught and was hanged up in Arizona.

[Mexican]

Me here of Jake Danvers.

[Storekeeper]

They're making lots of folks, Aunt. Course you can't believe all you hear. But folks say the widow lives on the money he left. Money that was probably stolen from others. I reckon she does have money put away. She sure doesn't bother about working her farm none.

[Mexican]

Well, her by plenty supplies look like.

[Storekeeper]

Yes, she took out one load out to a buck board before you came in. The funny thing too. She never bought much here at one time before. But this time she bought enough to feed half a dozen or more for a week.

[Mexican]

Maybe her have plenty ranch hands to feed.

[Storekeeper]

No, lives alone like I said and doesn't have any help on the place. Well, I reckon it's none of my business as long as she buys and pays cash. What did you come in to get, Indian?

[Mexican]

Let me give you a list of supplies. Me come back later.

[Flo Danvers]

Now hold on.

[Storekeeper]

It won't take long to get your stuff together.

[Mexican]

Me not wait now. Adios.

[Narrator]

Tuttle remembered that he had seen Flo Danvers at her husband's trial in Arizona the year previous. His curiosity was aroused by what the storekeeper had told him. So he decided to follow Flo to her place and look around. He was already out of sight when he mounted Scout at the hitch rack.

[Tonto]

Easy, Scout. Easy, fella.

[Storekeeper]

Get him up.

[Tonto]

Sc.

[Narrator]

Flo soon covered the short distance to the farm. She stopped in front of the weather beaten bunk house.

[Flo Danvers]

Whoa. Whoa there. Whoa. Whoa now. Well, Beaver, I brought back enough to feed all of you for a few days. I better send somebody out to unload it.

[Tonto]

Sure.

[Beaver Dolan]

Gil, go out and get the stuff.

[Tonto]

Yeah, all right.

[Flo Danvers]

Where's the Mexican?

[Beaver Dolan]

Mex is out the barn feeding the horses.

[Flo Danvers]

Look, Beaver, it isn't that I'm trying to get rid of you and your men, but I hope you're planning to leave in a few days.

[Tonto]

Why?

[Flo Danvers]

I don't want to have to go in for more grub, that's why. That gossipy old storekeeper might get suspicious with me buying so much stuff at one time. I usually go in every other day and buy just enough to see one person through for a couple of days. He was curious when I bought so much at once this time.

[Tonto]

There's his stuff here in the bunkhouse.

[Flo Danvers]

Yeah, just put it on the table.

[Tonto]

All right, Flo.

[Beaver Dolan]

Don't worry about the storekeeper, Flo. We'll be hitting the trail by the time the grub you bought runs out. Now, how about cooking some grub for us right now, huh? We're almighty hungry.

[Flo Danvers]

All right. It's getting dark, so I'll light the lamp. Have somebody rustle up some kindling and water. Then I'll cook supper.

[Narrator]

It was dusk when Toto, who had followed the tracks of the buckboard to Flo's place, arrived near the hideout. He rode in among the trees nearby and dismounted. He tied scout to a sapling, then moved through the shadows toward the house. The house was in darkness, but the Indian saw a light in the bunkhouse. He decided to investigate and cautiously made his way to a side window. Then his keen ears caught the soft pat of a footstep behind him. Toto whirled around and stared into the barrel of the Mexican's gun.

[Tonto]

Reach and do not move, amigo. It is good I was coming from the barn, huh? Why are you here at the window?

[Mexican]

Passing. See light look through window.

[Tonto]

So you are the naughty one, huh? Just what did you see, Senor Indio?

[Mexican]

Me see woman and farm hands and eatin supper.

[Tonto]

Now don't tell me you are so stupid as to think such a run down place like this has farm hands. It is most evident to anybody that this farm has not been worked for some time.

[Mexican]

Need not notice. Well, me go now.

[Tonto]

No, amigo. You're not leaving just yet. I will take you inside so my friends can look you over. Keep your hands up and walk to the front door.

[Beaver Dolan]

Hey, where'd you get the redskin?

[Storekeeper]

Max.

[Tonto]

Yeah, who's there?

[Storekeeper]

Why'd you bring him in here?

[Tonto]

I see him looking through the window. I think it best to bring him inside. Senores.

[Flo Danvers]

Wait a minute. That's the same Indian I saw at the store this afternoon.

[Beaver Dolan]

Well, he must have followed you out here for some reason, Flo.

[Tonto]

Better make him tell why he did come here, Beaver.

[Mexican]

Me tell already. Me not say more.

[Beaver Dolan]

You'll say plenty fore we're through with you.

[Flo Danvers]

Yeah.

[Tonto]

We have ways to make him talk.

[Mexican]

I mean, not talk.

[Beaver Dolan]

Take his guns, Gil.

[Tonto]

Sure. Come on. Here, I have him. Hey, mighty nice guns, too. Too nice for an Indian to carry. Maybe he has stolen someplace, huh?

[Mexican]

Me not steal guns. They're mine.

[Tonto]

Now get him to talk, Beaver.

[Flo Danvers]

Wait a minute, Beaver.

[Beaver Dolan]

What's the matter, Flo?

[Flo Danvers]

He doesn't have to talk. I've been wondering since this afternoon where I saw that Indian before. Now I just remembered.

[Storekeeper]

Yeah?

[Flo Danvers]

Where? At my husband's trial a year ago. This redskin was with our tall, masked hombre who helped the law catch Jake.

[Beaver Dolan]

That sure explains a lot. And I suppose Injun you know we are, huh?

[Mexican]

Me not talk.

[Flo Danvers]

He knows all right, Beaver, let me tell you. He's dangerous. We can't let him get away alive.

[Beaver Dolan]

But before we get rid of him, we have to get him to talk. He might have been sent to trailers by that mask hombre you spoke of.

[Flo Danvers]

Well, Indian, speak up, will you?

[Mexican]

No.

[Beaver Dolan]

You know him all right, and you'll admit it. Now, come on, tell the truth.

[Mexican]

You not do that if you not have gun.

[Flo Danvers]

Hold on. Bieber, have the boys tie him and put him in on one of the bunks. Then we'll finish our supper later. You can give him a go on over until he tells all we want to know.

[Narrator]

As the evening wore on and Tottle didn't return from town, the Lone Ranger became anxious. Removing his mask, he disguised his features. Then, mounting silver, he started for town. Later, he stopped in front of the general store.

[Storekeeper]

Something for you, mister.

[Tonto]

Yes. I sent an Indian after some supplies this afternoon. Did he come in here?

[Storekeeper]

Yeah. Let's see now. There was an Indian came in this afternoon. The only one, as a matter of fact. A tall Indian dressed in buckskins.

[Tonto]

Yes, he's the one.

[Storekeeper]

He gave me a list of supplies and I told him I'd get the stuff for him right away, but he left, saying he'd be back. Hasn't showed up yet, though.

[Tonto]

That's strange.

[Storekeeper]

Yes, it is. He didn't seem to be in a hurry till I told him about the Widow Danvers.

[Tonto]

What about the Widow Danvers?

[Storekeeper]

Well, I told the Indian she's the widow of the outlaw Jake Danvers who was hanged in Arizona a year ago. She has a small place about three miles out the north trail.

[Tonto]

Was there anything more said?

[Storekeeper]

Well, let me see now. Oh, yes, I told him. I didn't see why she started to buy so much supplies all of a sudden. Seeing as how she lives alone. Has always bought a little at a time. You see, the extra supplies she bought this afternoon was enough to feed five or six hungry cow pokes for several days.

[Tonto]

Thanks for the information. I'll see you later.

[Storekeeper]

Now, wait a minute. What about the supplies the Indian ordered for you? Don't you want to take them?

[Tonto]

One of us will get them later. Adios. Very big fellow.

[Storekeeper]

Come on.

[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.

[Storekeeper]

Ram.

[Flo Danvers]

Sam. Sa.

[Narrator]

Now to continue. When the Lone Ranger questioned the storekeeper and learned about Flo Danvers and the unusual amount of supplies she had bought, he realized that Tonto must have been suspicious and followed her. Believing that Tonto had run into trouble, the Lone Ranger hurriedly set out for the Danvers place. Meanwhile, in the bunkhouse, Flo and the outlaws finished supper while Tonto, seemingly forgotten, lay tied hand and foot on one of the bunks. After supper, however, tottle once more drew their attention.

[Flo Danvers]

Now, Beaver, let's get things settled with that redskin.

[Tonto]

Yeah, that's right, Beaver. All right.

[Beaver Dolan]

He said something about him being with a mask hombre who helped the law catch Jake.

[Flo Danvers]

Yeah, that's right. But I didn't tell you who the masked hombre is. Beaver.

[Beaver Dolan]

You mean you know who he is?

[Flo Danvers]

Beaver? After you left Jake's gang and went on your own, we began to hear about that masked man.

[Beaver Dolan]

Go on.

[Flo Danvers]

You'll know who he is, too when I tell you. He's known as the Lone Ranger.

[Beaver Dolan]

Lone Ranger? Why, sure, I've heard of him.

[Tonto]

He helps a lot.

[Storekeeper]

He never gives up, either.

[Tonto]

Why, Jiminy, we ought to take that redskin outside right now.

[Flo Danvers]

Wait a minute, Gil. Let's not be hasty. I've thought of a plan that might work.

[Tonto]

What is it?

[Beaver Dolan]

Yeah, what you thinking now, Flo?

[Flo Danvers]

Just this. Maybe we could get that Master Umbre to come out here alone so we could trap him.

[Beaver Dolan]

How you plan to do that?

[Flo Danvers]

If he thinks the Indian has a line on you and your gang, he'll come here.

[Beaver Dolan]

Yeah, but how do you plan to do it?

[Flo Danvers]

Well, my husband told me this Indian got a line on him a year ago and trailed him. When he got near the gang's hideout, it seemed he tied a note to his big paint horse and turned him loose.

[Tonto]

I don't figure that one. Shut up, girl.

[Beaver Dolan]

Go on, Flo.

[Flo Danvers]

Well, the masked man got the note and backtracked on the paint's trail.

[Beaver Dolan]

Well, what have you in mind now?

[Flo Danvers]

We'll force the Indian to print a note saying he has a line on you and your gang for the masked man to come here to this old bunkhouse. The masked man doesn't know we have the Indian prisoner, so he'll come here and we'll trap him.

[Beaver Dolan]

Yeah, we'll make the Indian write the note like you said. Flo, Max, go out and look around for the Indian's horse. While you're gone, we'll dictate the note. If the Indian refuses to write it, we'll plug him.

[Narrator]

The Mexican soon found Scout where Toto had left him among the trees. Then Beaver had Toto print the note.

[Mexican]

There like you want.

[Beaver Dolan]

Yeah. What's that drawing of a bird you put on the bottom of the note?

[Mexican]

That drawin a thunderbird. Indians not put down words that live on paper without making drawn a thunderbird. Lone Ranger know that?

[Flo Danvers]

I reckon it's an Indian superstition.

[Storekeeper]

Beaver.

[Flo Danvers]

The masked man will know that note isn't faked when he sees that.

[Beaver Dolan]

All right, Indian, we'll take you outside. Put that note onto your pommel. And then you send your paint to the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger rode along the north trail toward the Danvers place. The moon shone brightly, and as he rounded a bend, he saw a riderless horse coming toward him. In a moment, he recognized Scout.

[Tonto]

They scout with our tunnel.

[Andrew Rines]

Ho.

[Tonto]

Scout. Whoa. Hold there. Whoa. Whoa.

[Narrator]

As Scout moved close, the Lone Ranger noticed the note attached to the pommel of the saddle. He leaned over and took a steady silver.

[Tonto]

The moonlight is bright enough for me to make this out. You see Lone Ranger, you get line on Beaver. Dolan. Gang, you wait here. You come alone to old bunkhouse at Danvers farm on north trail sign Tottle Tono would never send a note addressed to Lone Ranger. He'd write, kimo Sabe, that drawing of the thunderbird means danger.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger studied the note A moment, he recognized Tonto's writing but realized he must have been forced to write the note. He decided to notify the sheriff, then to ride out ahead of the sheriff and his men to find out what he could.

[Tonto]

Come on, Scout. Monso. There.

[Narrator]

Still in his disguise and without his mask, the Lone Ranger headed back to town and soon stopped in front of the sheriff's office.

[Storekeeper]

Well, mister?

[Tonto]

What's on your mind, Sheriff, Are you interested in catching the Dolan gang?

[Storekeeper]

The Dolan gang? I sure am, stranger.

[Tonto]

Then I suggest you take your men and go out to the Danvers place. I think you'll find that gang hiding out there.

[Storekeeper]

Who told you that?

[Tonto]

Have you ever heard of the Lone Ranger?

[Storekeeper]

Heard of him, Mister? He helped me catch some outlaws once.

[Tonto]

Suppose I tell you he sent me. He gave me this.

[Storekeeper]

A silver bullet, huh? I'll get a posy and go out there and prono.

[Tonto]

Thanks. See you later. Adios. All right, Scout, come on through.

[Narrator]

Later, the Lone Ranger arrived at the Danvers farm. He left Silver and Scout among the trees. Then, putting on his mask, he cautiously moved through the shadows toward the bunkhouse in which a dim light was seen. In a few minutes, he reached the side of the bunkhouse and crouched near the window. He listened intently but heard no voices from inside. Then he cautiously looked through the window and saw Tonto tied and gagged on a bunch. No one else could be seen inside. He waited a moment, still listening. Then, after glancing around carefully, he quietly approached the front door. Then slowly eased it open. With gun in hand, he started forward to release Toto. When don't turn around, you reach Beaver. Dolan stepped from behind the door. Flo and the others, who had been flattened against the front wall of the bunkhouse, moved forward and stood facing the masked man.

[Beaver Dolan]

Our plan worked. You see, I was watching outside and heard your horses stop among the trees. So I came in and warned the others to stand against the front wall, out of sight of the window. Then I waited behind the door.

[Flo Danvers]

Mister, you have to get up early to outwit Fever Dolan. I'll turn up the lamp, close the door.

[Beaver Dolan]

Mix.

[Storekeeper]

Well.

[Beaver Dolan]

Here he is. Flo came right into our trap.

[Flo Danvers]

I've always wanted to see this Andre close up.

[Beaver Dolan]

And now you better not get too close. We'll take that mask off of him for a good look when he doesn't have those guns handy.

[Flo Danvers]

Well, mister, there's your Indian friend, tied and gagged on a bunk yonder.

[Beaver Dolan]

Place your guns on the table there. Mister, don't try anything there. More than One gun pointed at you. Now, remember. Any tricks and you're a dead duck.

[Tonto]

I'll remember. Hey, what was that Paper?

[Beaver Dolan]

His horse, I reckon. Go ahead. Put your guns on that table like I said.

[Tonto]

All right.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger walked slowly toward the table in the center of the bunkhouse. He knew that Silver was too far away to be heard and that the whinny must have been from one of the horses in the sheriff's posse. He thought quickly, then decided upon a risky move that might give him the chance he needed.

[Beaver Dolan]

Hurry up. Lay your guns on the table.

[Tonto]

Right.

[Narrator]

The masked man slowly placed one gun on the table under the watchful eyes of the outlaws and Flo. Then he reached out as if to put down the other gun. But instead, with a sudden sweep of his arm, he sent the glowing oil lamp flying through the air to crash against a wall and drop onto one of the bunks near the front door. At the same time. Meantime, the Lone Ranger quickly moved into the semi darkness near Toto's bunk.

[Beaver Dolan]

The blankets are flaming out.

[Storekeeper]

The flames will block the door in a minute.

[Beaver Dolan]

They will.

[Tonto]

Now, don't get panicky, men.

[Beaver Dolan]

Get that masked man and Indian. Gun them both.

[Flo Danvers]

The flames are spreading toward the door. Never mind them. Let's get out. Then we'll have them trapped.

[Tonto]

I'll free you, Tuttle.

[Beaver Dolan]

Quickly.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger cut the cords that bound Toto and removed the gag.

[Tonto]

There.

[Mexican]

Fire get banned. Oil spread the door.

[Beaver Dolan]

We get it out quick.

[Tonto]

The sheriff and his men have arrived. Go through the window, Toto. Hurry. You first, Toto.

[Storekeeper]

You hurry.

[Tonto]

Those flames spread quickly.

[Storekeeper]

Don't let anyone get away. Man, look.

[Tonto]

There's another one. A masked man.

[Storekeeper]

And I see an Indian near the window.

[Tonto]

Thanks, Sheriff.

[Storekeeper]

Reckon we got them all, mister. The light from that burning bunkhouse was a help. They came running out smack into our guns.

[Tonto]

Come on. I want to make sure you caught Beaver Dolan. He was wounded before he came out.

[Storekeeper]

There they are waiting to be taken to jail.

[Flo Danvers]

Wait, Sheriff. You haven't anything on me, Sheriff.

[Mexican]

That woman who planned to trap Lone Ranger, her Hyde gang in bunkhouse Flo.

[Beaver Dolan]

I don't see how they found out.

[Tonto]

How to have outsmarted you with that.

[Flo Danvers]

Note printed only what we told him to.

[Mexican]

Me draw Thunderbird that tell Lone Ranger me in danger.

[Storekeeper]

Reckon they're both too clever for you, Beaver Dolan. Because of them, we caught you and your gang.

[Tonto]

We're glad to have been of help, Sheriff. I knew we couldn't catch them alone. That's why I came to your office for help.

[Storekeeper]

You mean that fellow who came to me was you in person?

[Tonto]

Yes, Sheriff.

[Storekeeper]

He even put one over on me.

[Tonto]

You have enough men to get these gum into jail, so Toddle and I'll be on our way. We'll stop to see you next time we're down in this territory. So adio Sheriff. Adios are goodbye.

[Flo Danvers]

This is all your fault, Beaver. You should have been more careful and then made him drop his guns.

[Storekeeper]

He would have found some way to outwit you. He even fooled me when he came into my office without that mask.

[Flo Danvers]

Without his mask? Then you saw his face?

[Storekeeper]

I saw a face. But it was entirely different than the one I saw once before when he was unmasked. Don't know of anyone who ever saw him unmasked. And without a good disguise. He's plenty smart, Dolan. No crook would ever be smart enough to put one over on the Lone Ranger.

[Flo Danvers]

Sam. Sa.

[Storekeeper]

Sam.

[Narrator]

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

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[Flo Danvers]

Sam.