The Man Who Understood | Ranger Bill (04-25-56)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: "The Man Who Understood" | Ranger Bill (04-25-56)

Podcast Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Old Time Radio Westerns
Episode Date: July 4, 2026
Featured Program: Ranger Bill — "The Man Who Understood" (Original Air: 04-25-1956)

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Episode Overview

This episode presents a restored classic from the beloved Ranger Bill series: “The Man Who Understood.” Set in a small western community, it revolves around a tragic accident—when young Steve McLean is killed by a car driven by Wesley Morgan. The story follows the intense grief, anger, and search for true understanding by Steve's grieving father, Angus McLean, and the struggle of all involved to find forgiveness and empathy in the face of loss. At its heart, the episode explores what it means to "understand" another’s suffering and the power of compassion.

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Main Discussion Points & Storyline

1. Introduction to Understanding (01:46–02:52)

• Ranger Bill opens by discussing the meaning of true understanding:

  "True understanding is more than a sympathetic attitude... a person must be able to project himself into the feelings... to really understand." (01:46–02:52)

2. The Accident (03:34–06:00)

• The peaceful setting is shattered when Steve McLean is hit by a car.
• His mother, Jane, and the driver, Wesley Morgan, are both devastated.
• Immediate reactions of shock, guilt, and overwhelming grief ensue:

  Wesley: "I'd give anything to trade places with him. Please believe me." (06:12)
  Jane: "I believe you, Mr. Morgan." (06:18)

3. Aftermath and Grief (10:51–12:26)

• In the hospital, Steve's death is confirmed. Angus McLean is heartbroken and lashes out in anguish and misplaced blame:

  Angus: "You killed my boy. You killed him. And now I'm gonna kill you. Do you hear me, alive or dead!" (11:53–12:01)

• Bill and Jane try to control Angus and show understanding toward Wesley.

4. The Inquest and Community Reaction (13:01–15:27)

• The coroner rules Steve’s death an accident, clearing Morgan, but Angus is inconsolable:

  Ranger Bill: “I think Mr. Morgan’s anguish will be with him a long time. Even though this was an accident.” (14:24) Angus: “If you don't bring justice, then I will...” (15:02)

• Jane offers forgiveness, showing empathy:

  Jane: “Please believe me when I say that I don’t blame you.” (15:30)

5. The Struggle to Forgive (16:05–20:25)

• Angus’s anger hardens; he broods and threatens revenge.

• Jane pleads for understanding and reminds Angus to seek help from faith.

• Ranger Bill confronts Angus about his bitterness:

  Bill: "You're a coward... You're taking this tragedy like a man who doesn't have any hope." (18:20–18:44)

• Bill challenges Angus to draw strength from faith, contrasting Jane’s reliance on spiritual comfort.

6. Tension and Prevention (21:29–24:26)

• Worried Angus might seek revenge, Bill arranges for Wesley Morgan’s protection.
• Bill continues to encourage Angus to process his grief constructively.
• Jane remains steadfast, relying on her faith through hardship.

7. The Key Revealed – Empathy Through Shared Experience (25:40–30:28)

• Weeks later, Jane and Angus visit a monument company to select a headstone for Steve. They are shown another boy’s grave, marked for “Wesley Morgan, Jr.”

• It’s revealed Wesley also lost his son tragically:

  Angus: “Wesley Morgan, Jr. I wonder if…” (30:08)
  Wesley: “Yes, Mr. McLean. This is my son's grave.” (30:15)

• Angus realizes Wesley truly does understand his grief; mutual empathy is possible.

8. The Moral Reflection (30:51–31:30)

• Bill addresses listeners:

  “Now we all know what Wesley meant when he said he understood. Angus learned a big lesson in understanding…” (30:51)

• The episode ends with a reminder to strive for heartfelt empathy, especially in times of pain.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Understanding:

  Ranger Bill: "True understanding is more than a sympathetic attitude or a tolerant feeling... to really understand, a person must be able to project himself into the feelings, the heartache... Can we know what another person’s feeling is and experience that same feeling ourselves?” (01:46–02:52)

• On Shared Grief:

  Wesley (to Angus): “I understand how he feels. I understand.” (15:49)
  Later revealed why, when Wesley’s own son’s grave is shown (30:15–30:19).

• On Faith as Strength:

  Bill (to Angus): "If you were a Christian, you'd have the hope of the believer. You'd know that someday you will see Steve again...” (18:23)

• On Forgiveness and Compassion:

  Jane: “Please believe me when I say that I don’t blame you… Angus doesn’t mean as he's threatening. He’s so terribly grieved... Please forgive him.” (15:30)

• On Bitterness and Moving Forward:

  Bill: “You need to work and work hard, so you’re too tired and too busy to think thoughts you haven’t any right to think.” (19:54)

• The Graveyard Scene:
  The emotional turning point occurs at Wesley Morgan, Jr.'s grave, bringing understanding and peace (30:08–30:19).

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Important Timestamps

• Ranger Bill’s Philosophy on Understanding: 01:46–02:52
• The Accident: 04:43–06:00
• The Death Announcement: 10:51–11:18
• Funeral / Inquest: 13:01–15:27
• Confrontation About Faith: 17:15–19:44
• Bill’s Plan to Protect Morgan: 24:01–24:26
• The Headstone Revelation (Turning Point): 28:54–30:19
• Final Moral Reflection: 30:51–31:30

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Tone, Language, and Style

The episode’s tone is earnest, compassionate, and occasionally stern, matching the gravity of loss but always striving for a message of hope, community, and mutual understanding. Dialogue stays authentic to the era and setting, featuring both gentle humor and deeply felt emotion.

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Final Reflection

"The Man Who Understood" is a touching exploration of the deep need to both receive and offer true understanding, even through unimaginable pain. The story masterfully brings its characters—and the audience—from raw grief and blame to a moment of shared humanity. The lesson is clear and timeless: we do not always know the burdens others carry, so patience, empathy, and compassion are virtues worth striving for.

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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. 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.

[Ranger Bill]

Ranger Bill, Warrior of the woodland.

[Pat O'Rourke]

Ranger Bill, Warrior of the woodland.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

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.

[Pat O'Rourke]

Pouring rain.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Freezing cold.

[Pat O'Rourke]

Blistering heat. Snow. Floods. Bears.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Rattlesnakes. Mountain lions.

[Grey Wolf]

Yes.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

All this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job well done. You've heard people say that someone is very understanding. What do they mean by the word understand? I'm sure that true understanding is more than a sympathetic attitude or a tolerant feeling for the situation at hand. To really understand, a person must be able to project himself into the feelings. The heartache, the anxiety, the depression, or the joy of the person going through the experience at hand. Is it possible to do this? Can we know what another person's feeling is and experience that same feeling ourselves? Now, I'm not talking about a mental approach, but a heartfelt understanding. To give you a better idea of what I mean, suppose we get started with the story the man who Understood.

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[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

The shouting and laughter of children coming home from school is most enjoyable. Even though mother and dad pay taxes to hire teachers to poor education into the playfield heads. The doors of learning have opened and closed for the last time. On this day, as Steve McLean and his pals walk home from school. Let's push the clock along a little and find Steve Banging the kitchen screen door with the resounding bang of a firecracker.

[Jane McLean]

Steve, what did I tell you about doors?

[Steve McLean]

I know, Mom. We don't live in a barn. And the only time we can make exploding noises is on the Fourth of July. But I keep forgetting. But I do forget, Mom.

[Jane McLean]

You're not telling me anything, young man. Well, how was school today?

[Steve McLean]

Oh, it was okay. You know how school is. Hey, what's under the cake cover?

[Jane McLean]

Never mind, nosy.

[Steve McLean]

Chocolate cake. Oh, boy. Can I have some, Mama?

[Jane McLean]

Will chocolate cake help your memory?

[Steve McLean]

Sure. It's the best thing in the world.

[Jane McLean]

All right, pollywog. When there's milk in the refrigerator.

[Steve McLean]

Boy, you're the best mom I ever had.

[Jane McLean]

Hey, leave the painted flowers on the dish, boy.

[Steve McLean]

That's the best chocolate cake ever. Mom. It sure was good.

[Jane McLean]

There'll be more for supper.

[Ranger Bill]

Go, Steve.

[Steve McLean]

Hey, that's Robbie. Can I go out and play?

[Jane McLean]

Okay. Until it gets dark and you come in without me calling you.

[Ranger Bill]

Oh, Steve.

[Steve McLean]

Okay, Mother, I'm coming. Rob,

[Jane McLean]

a chocolate cake really improves the memory.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

All right.

[Jane McLean]

Oh, well, boys are boys. Land sakes, I hope that car didn't hit a child. Better see Mr. McLean.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Mrs. McLean.

[Jane McLean]

Yes, Robbie, what is it?

[Steve McLean]

Steve's been hit by a car.

[Pat O'Rourke]

Don't move him, Jane. You'll do more harm than good.

[Steve McLean]

All right, Pat.

[Jane McLean]

Oh, he must be awfully badly hurt. He hasn't moved at all.

[Pat O'Rourke]

There, there. No, take it easy. We'll get him to the hospital, then we'll know more about it. Mrs. McLean, I'm terribly sorry I hit your son. I'd give anything to trade places with him. Please believe me.

[Jane McLean]

I believe you, Mr. Morgan.

[Pat O'Rourke]

I wasn't speeding. I was going slowly because I saw the children playing. Suddenly your son was right in front of the car. I'm sorry, terribly sorry. Take it easy, Wesley, me boy. I'll have you driven home in a squad car. Thanks, Pat. I'm too upset to drive myself. All right, folks, move back. Let the ambulance through.

[Angus McLean]

Move back.

[Steve McLean]

Now,

[Pat O'Rourke]

take it easy now, boys. He's just a wee fella and he's in bad shape.

[Jane McLean]

Pat, may I go along with you in the ambulance?

[Pat O'Rourke]

Sit in front alongside the driver.

[Angus McLean]

The.

[Pat O'Rourke]

The doc will sit with Steve so he can watch him and help if he needs it on the way in. You go now, Pat. Worsley. I thought the boys had taken you home. I'd rather be taken to the hospital, if you don't mind. No, I don't mind. We'll drop you off on the way back to the station. Thank you. I've got to see this through regardless of the result.

[Grey Wolf]

I get. Fawn Ranger headquarters.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Grey Wolf speaking.

[Pat O'Rourke]

This is o'.

[Steve McLean]

Rourke.

[Pat O'Rourke]

It's Bill there.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Hold line for a minute. He'll be here plenty soon.

[Pat O'Rourke]

Bill, this for you.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I'll be right there.

[Grey Wolf]

Pat o' Rourke on phone.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Thanks, Grey Wolf. Hello, Pat.

[Pat O'Rourke]

The same to you, me boy. Say, I've got bad news for Angus.

[Angus McLean]

Oh?

[Pat O'Rourke]

His eyes been hit by a car.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Oh, no. Is he badly hurt?

[Pat O'Rourke]

I'm afraid so. You better have Angus come to the hospital as soon as you can. Get him there.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Right. I'll have him brought in by helicopter. I'll meet him at the copter port with my car. Goodbye.

[Ranger Bill]

What's up?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Angus's son has been hit by a car.

[Ranger Bill]

What?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Gray Wolf, call the copter port. Have them go out and pick up Angus. He and his crew are out near Saltback Ridge. I'll radio the crew and have them make a marker for the pilot. I do.

[Grey Wolf]

Right now.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Henry, bring the car around front. We'll leave for the copter base as soon as I get through radioing right away.

[Ranger Bill]

What do you want me to do, Sonny?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Get over to the hospital, Stumpy, and do what you can to help and comfort Jane until we can get there. Boy, helicopters sure are wonderful. I would have taken Angus two days to get here any other way.

[Angus McLean]

Well, what's wrong, Bill? Why the big rush?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Get in the car, Angus. I'll tell you on the way. Should I use a siren? Yes.

[Angus McLean]

Bill, what's going on?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Your son's been in an accident.

[Angus McLean]

Steve's hurt?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Yes. He's in the hospital. Jane's with him.

[Angus McLean]

How bad is he?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I don't know. Angus. He was hit by a car.

[Angus McLean]

Hit by a car? Oh, no.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Take it easy. Remember, you're a ranger. Getting excited isn't going to help. Even when your loved ones are in trouble.

[Angus McLean]

Okay, okay. Let's get to the hospital as fast as we can.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Right. We don't want another accident.

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[Jane McLean]

Angus, you're too late. He's gone.

[Angus McLean]

Steve's dead. Oh, Angus, our boy's dead. Oh, no. Oh, Doctor, is it true?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Yes, Mr. McLean, it's true.

[Angus McLean]

I'm sorry.

[Grey Wolf]

We did all we could, but it wasn't enough.

[Angus McLean]

Steve. Steve, I'm.

[Pat O'Rourke]

I'm so very, very sorry. Mr. McLean, I have enough words to tell you how sorry I am.

[Angus McLean]

Who are you?

[Pat O'Rourke]

I'm the driver that hit your son. I wish you did it.

[Angus McLean]

You killed Steve.

[Jane McLean]

Angus, please, control yourself. It was an accident, Pat. I'll tell you that.

[Angus McLean]

You did it. You killed me.

[Jane McLean]

Angus, please. Can't you see the man suffering enough as it is?

[Angus McLean]

You killed my boy. You killed him. And now I'm gonna kill you. Do you hear him? Life or alive?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Angus, control yourself.

[Angus McLean]

Let me go. I'll show him he can't run children down. And then just be sorry for it. How do you like that? Kill my son, will you?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Angus, control yourself or I'll help you too.

[Jane McLean]

I'm sorry, Mr. Morgan. Shock was too much for Angus.

[Pat O'Rourke]

That's all right. I understand.

[Angus McLean]

Understand? How can you understand how it feels to come home and find your son dead, murdered?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

You'd better leave, Mr. Morgan.

[Pat O'Rourke]

Yes.

[Angus McLean]

He won't get away with this. You murderer.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Boy, that's about the roughest funeral I ever want to attend.

[Ranger Bill]

Yep, you can say that again, sonny. Ain't easy for a young couple to have a child taken from them in death. Taint easy to lose any loved one in death. This time it's specially hard.

[Grey Wolf]

Jane hold up better than Angus. He take it plenty hard.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Yes, Jane's a Christian. I'm afraid Angus isn't. Steve was the apple of his eye. Now that apple's been picked. Poor Wesley is feeling awfully bad about this, too. I'll say.

[Steve McLean]

You think that Steve was his own son.

[Ranger Bill]

I wonder what's gonna happen at the inquest tomorrow.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I hope it'll be a quiet.

[Ranger Bill]

We've heard the testimonies of the principals involved in the death of Steve McLean. I have personally investigated the facts and I find Steve McLean's death resulted from accidental means. This inquest is concluded and the record's closed on the accidental death of Steve McLean.

[Angus McLean]

What do you mean, closed? Are you going to let that murderer get away with this?

[Ranger Bill]

Mr. McLean, as coroner, I'm satisfied that your son's death was an accident. Since these are the findings, I can't recommend that Wesley Morgan be held for trial by jury. If I weren't convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that Mr. Morgan's innocent of any deliberate intent of recklessness, I wouldn't hand down this finding. I think Mr. Morgan's anguish will be with him a long time. Even though this was an accident.

[Angus McLean]

What does he know about losing a son? How can he understand how I feel? If you don't bring justice, then I will.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Let's get him out of here, fellas. Okay, Bill.

[Ranger Bill]

Mr. McLean, please restrain yourself.

[Angus McLean]

I'll get justice. I'll make my own reven. That man can't kill my son and get away with it. He'll pay. You wait and see. He'll pay.

[Jane McLean]

Mr. Morgan.

[Pat O'Rourke]

Yes, Mrs. McLean?

[Jane McLean]

I'm so sorry the way Angus is acting towards you. Please believe me when I say that I don't blame you.

[Pat O'Rourke]

Thank you for those kind words.

[Jane McLean]

Angus doesn't mean as he's threatening. He's so terribly grieved and so terribly hurt now he'll feel differently in time. Please forgive him the way he's acting.

[Pat O'Rourke]

There's nothing to forgive. I understand how he feels. I understand.

[Jane McLean]

Angus, why don't you go outside and get some air force?

[Angus McLean]

There's nothing to breathe for.

[Jane McLean]

Oh, Angus, you can't go on brooding like this. It won't bring Steve back.

[Angus McLean]

That's right. No man should be allowed to take a child's life and not give his own in return. If the state won't give justice, then I will.

[Jane McLean]

Who gave you authority to be a judge?

[Angus McLean]

I did. Wesley Morgan killed my son and I'm going to fix him.

[Jane McLean]

Bill, please come over and talk to Angus. He's still threatening to kill Mr. Morgan.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I'll come over right away, Jane, don't worry. Angus doesn't mean it. Angus, I understand in a small degree how you feel, but you can't go on this way.

[Angus McLean]

How can you understand, Bill? How can you know the anguish and loneliness I'm going through?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I can't, really. All I can do is mentally project myself into your situation.

[Angus McLean]

This guy Morgan keeps saying he understands. How can he or anybody know how I feel? He's going to pay for this just as sure as I'm a foot eye.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Angus, why don't you grow up and become a man and bear your grief like one?

[Angus McLean]

Do you think you could do better?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Not on my own strength, no. Times like this a man needs more than his own ability to rely on.

[Angus McLean]

What does that mean? Who's going to give me more strength?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

The Lord will, if you give him a chance.

[Angus McLean]

Oh, never mind the Sunday school stuff. I can't stomach it. Under normal conditions and much less now,

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

you're going to hear what I have to Say whether you like it or not.

[Angus McLean]

Are you talking as my boss now?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

No, as your friend.

[Angus McLean]

Then get out of my house, friend. I don't need sermons now. Sermons didn't bring Steve back.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Angus, you're a coward.

[Angus McLean]

I'll punch you right in the nose for that.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I don't think so. Because you know it's the truth. You're taking this tragedy like a man who hasn't any hope. If you were a Christian, you'd have the hope of the believer. You'd know that someday you will see Steve again. Jane's deeply grieved too. But she has the Lord's promise that she'll be with Steve in heaven someday. That promise gives her strength. It's a strong staff to lean on during crisis time.

[Angus McLean]

Maybe that's all right for women and children, but not for men.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Anytime you think I'm not a man, I'd be willing to prove it any way you'd like. Any challenge you can throw at me, Angus. In the New Testament, it says. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, them also which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with him. For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved in, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. Those are promises of God. What greater comfort and hope can you ask for?

[Angus McLean]

Ah, sermons. Well, I'll handle this my own way. And I don't need God's help or anybody else's.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Well, have it your own way. I'll expect you back on the job in the morning.

[Angus McLean]

You're heartless. How can you expect me to work?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

The regulations say that you're allowed four days off with pay in case of death in the immediate family. You've got too much time to think. You need to work and work hard. So you're too tired and too busy to think thoughts you haven't any right to think.

[Angus McLean]

Is that so? Yes.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Since you've apparently lost your common sense temporarily and your ability to think straight, you'd better do something about it. The answer is work, and plenty of it.

[Angus McLean]

What if I decide not to show up?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

In that case, you'll be fired. I'll see you in my office in the morning at the usual starting time. That's an order. As your boss,

[Ranger Bill]

Angus is half an hour late, young feller. What are you going to do about it?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I ought to do what regulations say. Fire him. You aren't really going to, are you? No, pal. I made the threats with the hope that they'd Snap Angus out of his morose condition. I'm afraid it didn't work

[Pat O'Rourke]

too bad.

[Grey Wolf]

Angus not Christian.

[Ranger Bill]

Yep, sure is. The Lord sure can give a feller a wonderful amount of help when the going's rough.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Yes, sure.

[Ranger Bill]

He sure can.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Hello, Jane. Is Angus on his way to work?

[Jane McLean]

He said he was going to work when he left the house. Isn't he there?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

No, not yet.

[Jane McLean]

Well, he left an hour ago. Where do you think he's gone?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I have an idea. I'll call you as soon as I can find him. Goodbye. You don't think he's heading for Wesley's ranch? Yes, I do. Let's go.

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[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I hope we get to the Morgan Ranch before Angus does.

[Ranger Bill]

We will, young feller. He can't walk this far that fast.

[Pat O'Rourke]

Maybe he take car?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I don't think so. Jane would have mentioned it. Angus walks to headquarters in the morning. When he's home and not out in the forest.

[Pat O'Rourke]

He better keep sharp eye out.

[Grey Wolf]

He might try to hide what he hear comes.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

You have a point there, Greywolf.

[Ranger Bill]

Maybe we're barking up the wrong. We don't know for sure that he's out this way at all. There he is, walking down the road.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Oh, good. We got here just in time.

[Ranger Bill]

I'll say we did. He's got his service revolver on his belt.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I've got a full and busy day outlined for Angus McLean. He won't have time to brew and you'll be too tired to think when he gets home at night. How are things, Wesley?

[Pat O'Rourke]

Oh, just fair. I'm beginning to sleep most of the night now.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

That's fine. I'm glad to hear it.

[Pat O'Rourke]

How are the McLean's?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Oh, Jane's all right. She's a Christian. The Lord gives her help to control her grief. Time will help her. I still don't know about anger.

[Pat O'Rourke]

So what do you mean?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I found him walking out here the other day. I'm afraid he still has it in his mind to harm you.

[Pat O'Rourke]

Do you really believe he'd do that?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

If talk means anything, yes. That's why I'm Here.

[Pat O'Rourke]

I don't understand.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I'm leaving a couple of my men here to protect you until Angus is able to get control of himself again.

[Pat O'Rourke]

I don't think that'll be necessary, Bill. After all.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Sure appreciate it if you'd cooperate. Otherwise, I may have to ask the authorities to watch him when he's not working. For the good of both of you. This is only a temporary precaution, you know.

[Pat O'Rourke]

All right. You can put the men here to bodyguard me if you wish.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Thanks. I'll feel much better about your safety. Now I can concentrate on helping Angus.

[Ranger Bill]

Jane.

[Jane McLean]

Hello, Bill.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

How are you?

[Jane McLean]

Oh, just living from day to day. Leaning on the Lord for help.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I'm glad to hear you haven't lost your faith in the Lord.

[Jane McLean]

No, I couldn't do that. He's my only source of help and comfort. Bill, I want you to know how much I appreciate what you've done for Angus.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I'm glad I could help him. He's still in deep water, though, Jane. We're praying for him. You too.

[Jane McLean]

Yes, I know. We're going to the Monument Company this evening and pick out a headstone for Steve's grave. Axel Fransen does such nice work. I hope this doesn't set Angus off again. I feel we should, since it's been several weeks now.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

I think your decision is wise, Jane. I'll keep working with Angus and if there's anything I can do, let me know.

[Jane McLean]

You're a wonderful friend, Bill. You never seem to tire of helping people. Goodbye now.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Goodbye, Jane. Keep looking up.

[Ranger Bill]

Hello, Axel. Axel.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Well, Bill, how are you? Fine self.

[Grey Wolf]

You're not bad at all. Say, I can tell by the look on your face that you got something on your mind.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

You've heard about young Steve McLean?

[Grey Wolf]

Yes. What's that?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

His parents are coming out here this evening to pick out a headstone.

[Steve McLean]

Oh, yes.

[Grey Wolf]

I'd do my very best to help him, Axel.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

After Steve's funeral, I happened to notice a headstone not too far from his grave. This other grave was for a boy, too. The inscription on the stone is beautiful. Did you do the work that well, I'm not sure.

[Grey Wolf]

I did one about a year ago. I'll show you the blueprint.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Yeah, here it is.

[Grey Wolf]

Is this the one you were talking about, Bill?

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Yes.

[Grey Wolf]

Homes by Frank Keith. Wonderful piece of work.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Yes, it is. Now, listen carefully, Axel. Here's what I want you to do.

[Grey Wolf]

These are the headstone designs that I worked up. If you don't care for any of them, I'll be glad to design a New one for you?

[Jane McLean]

I don't think that'll be necessary, Mr. Franzen. I like this one. What do you think?

[Angus McLean]

Yes, I like that one, too. You don't have one made up so we could look at it, do you?

[Grey Wolf]

No, but I'd be more than happy to drive you to the cemetery this evening. You can see this particular stone there. I've only made one so far.

[Jane McLean]

That's awfully kind of you. Can we get in to see the stone, the slate?

[Pat O'Rourke]

Sure.

[Grey Wolf]

I'll make arrangements for that.

[Angus McLean]

Do we have to do this tonight, Jane? Can't we wait a couple of weeks?

[Jane McLean]

No. Angus, please cooperate. It's not any easier for me than it is for you. I'd like to see the stone and. And then if we like it, order it and have it made in place. Please, Angus.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

All right.

[Angus McLean]

As you wish.

[Grey Wolf]

My car is right out in front. This won't take, Misses mclean. If you please. Thank you, Mr. Mclean.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

This way, folks. I'll go ahead with the light.

[Jane McLean]

Why? We're only a short distance from Steve's grave.

[Angus McLean]

Yes,

[Grey Wolf]

Here's the identical headstone. You like?

[Jane McLean]

Oh, I think it's beautiful. Will you read the verse, please, Mr. Franzen? I'm afraid I couldn't make it through.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Sure, I'll read.

[Grey Wolf]

Says for a little boy Be tender to him, Lord, because he is so very small and all of us are now beyond his young and frightened call. Please press him gently to your heart as we who loved him so once held him gaily, Knowing not how swiftly he would go. Be kind to him we tried to be within our given time Let him play and shout and sing and let him run and climb. We know that you are near him, God, as he takes ways unknown and you are love so where you are, he will not walk alone and as we age, our cheeks will fade and gray infest our hair. He will always be the same Forever young and fair.

[Jane McLean]

Thank you, Angus. Look at the boy's name.

[Angus McLean]

I noticed it, too. Wesley Morgan, Jr. I wonder if.

[Pat O'Rourke]

Yes, Mr. McLean. This is my son's grave.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

He was killed by a runaway team of horses a year and a half ago.

[Angus McLean]

I.

[Pat O'Rourke]

It's all right, Mr. McLean. I understand.

[Bill (Ranger Bill)]

Yes, now we all know what Wesley meant when he said he understood. Angus learned a big lesson in understanding from Wesley. Boys and girls, do you try to understand? Always. Even when you may be hurt and disappointed? And then when others are in need, you know you should. It's the way the Lord wants us to be. Understanding and with love and compassion for those who need help. Well, I'll be back again next week when you'll hear more adventures of Ranger

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