The New Neighbor | The Lone Ranger (05-28-51)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast Episode Summary: "The New Neighbor | The Lone Ranger (05-28-51)" Release Date: July 7, 2025
Host: Andrew Rines

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Introduction

In the episode titled "The New Neighbor," listeners are transported back to the rugged landscapes of the Wild West, featuring the legendary Lone Ranger and his trusted companion, Tonto. This digitally restored classic Western radio drama brings to life the timeless themes of justice, community, and reconciliation, enhanced with richly detailed soundscapes that immerse the audience in every scene.

Stagecoach Accident

The episode opens with the Lone Ranger and Tonto returning to their temporary camp after a trip to town. As they journey over a hill, they witness a stagecoach careening uncontrollably down a narrow valley.

Tonto (05:06): "Get him up."
Narrator (05:44): "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."

The stagecoach eventually overturns, and the Lone Ranger quickly assesses the situation, ensuring the safety of the passengers and tending to an injured individual.

Lone Ranger (05:51): "Brakes gave way on the hill. We had an accident. Passengers get hurt? Reckon we all got banged around a bit..."

Conflict Over the Water Hole

As the Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate the accident, they uncover tensions brewing near Stockton. Jed Rector, the owner of a large ranch, has inexplicably fenced off a water hole traditionally used by neighboring ranchers, sparking resentment and suspicion among the community.

Jed Rector (07:32): "That's a mystery to the others. Totto Rector stubbornly refuses to give any reason." Tonto (08:10): "We go to Stockton, Matty."

The Lone Ranger and Tonto decide to address the conflict directly, aiming to prevent the escalating tensions from leading to violence.

Jerry's Injury and Introduction of Dr. Pierce

The situation takes a more personal turn when Jed Rector's young son, Jerry, is injured while attempting to rope a horse. The boy's accident highlights the dangers inherent in the rugged life of the West and sets the stage for a pivotal character revelation.

Jed Rector (20:04): "We'll get him out of there quickly." Tonto (20:23): "The doctor says he'll be all right before long."

Unveiling Dr. Richard Salford Pierce

Amidst the chaos, Dr. Richard Salford Pierce, initially perceived as just a rancher, reveals his true identity as a doctor. His expertise becomes crucial in treating Jerry's injuries, bridging the gap between the conflicting parties.

Jed Rector (22:53): "He's a man among men out here in the West. He's the Lone Ranger." Tonto (23:09): "All right. Now you know I am Dr. Pierce."

Dr. Pierce confesses his past involvement in a gunfight that forced him to abandon his medical career temporarily. His return to Stockton signifies a desire to mend broken relationships and contribute to the community's well-being.

Dr. Pierce (23:28): "I can tell you that the man lived and you were exonerated."

Resolution and Reconciliation

Through the combined efforts of the Lone Ranger, Tonto, and Dr. Pierce, the misunderstanding surrounding the water hole is resolved. Rector admits his mistake in fencing off the water source without communication, recognizing the importance of community cooperation.

Lone Ranger (26:27): "I don't have to give a reason. You or anyone else." Tonto (26:52): "So I'll take away the fence and let the others use the water."

The episode concludes with a renewed sense of unity among the ranchers, emphasizing that collaboration and understanding are essential for prospering in the West.

Jed Rector (29:50): "If the west is to grow, Mr. Rector, the ranchers must cooperate with their neighbors for the good of all."

Conclusion

"The New Neighbor" masterfully weaves a narrative of conflict, identity, and reconciliation set against the backdrop of the Wild West. Through nuanced character interactions and a compelling plot, the Lone Ranger and Tonto exemplify the virtues of leadership and community spirit. This episode not only entertains but also imparts timeless lessons on the importance of communication and mutual respect.

Notable Quotes:

• Lone Ranger (05:51): "Brakes gave way on the hill. We had an accident. Passengers get hurt? Reckon we all got banged around a bit..."
• Jed Rector (07:32): "That's a mystery to the others. Totto Rector stubbornly refuses to give any reason."
• Dr. Pierce (23:28): "I can tell you that the man lived and you were exonerated."
• Jed Rector (29:50): "If the west is to grow, Mr. Rector, the ranchers must cooperate with their neighbors for the good of all."

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This episode, expertly restored by Andrew Rines and his team, pays homage to the iconic tales of the Lone Ranger series, offering both nostalgic charm and renewed clarity for modern audiences. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to Old Time Radio Westerns, "The New Neighbor" is a captivating journey into the heart of the untamed frontier.

Transcript

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[Listener]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

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[Narrator]

A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty Hio, Silver the Lone Ranger.

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[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Tahto, 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.

[Tonto]

From out of the past come the.

[Narrator]

Thundering hoof beats of the great horse Silver.

[Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Jed Rector]

Come on, Silver, let's go big foe.

[Narrator]

Totto, Indian companion to the Lone Ranger, was returning to their temporary camp after a trip to town. As he rode the trail over a hill, he saw a stagecoach coming toward him down the opposite Hill across the narrow valley. As Toto watched, he saw the stage lurch forward and the horses start into a gallop. Tato could hear the distant shouts of the driver. The Indian realized the stage was out of control. And even as he urged his paint horse scout forward, the stagecoach suddenly swerved to one side and turned over.

[Lone Ranger]

Get him up.

[Narrator]

Within a few moments, the Indian arrived on the scene and pulled to a halt.

[Lone Ranger]

Brakes gave way on the hill. We had an accident. Passengers get hurt? Reckon we all got banged around a bit. One of the two passengers seems to have a busted arm now. We'll have you out in a minute, missy. Take it easy. My arm.

[Tonto]

All right now, driver, let's lift him up there.

[Lone Ranger]

My arm. Easy to see. It's busted.

[Jed Rector]

I send it.

[Lone Ranger]

We ought to have a doctor to fix that.

[Tonto]

You write to town fine doctor. No need for that, Indian. I pilots into the injury.

[Lone Ranger]

Hey, are you a duck?

[Tonto]

Yes. Yes, I am. I'll reach in there and get my kit. I'll improvise splints and fix that arm. But in the meantime, driver, arrangements must be made to get me to town in time to catch a train for Stockport.

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah, sure, Indian. It's something you might do for us if you're willing. Ride to town to the state scout and tell them what happened. Tell them to make arrangements to take two passengers down to town along with their luggage.

[Jed Rector]

Ah.

[Tonto]

Me go right away. Easy, scout. Easy, Punner.

[Lone Ranger]

Get him up, scout.

[Narrator]

Later that afternoon, Toto arrived at the camp and told the Lone Ranger what had happened.

[Jed Rector]

When he had finished, the Lone Ranger spoke. It was fortunate there was a doctor on this stage at the time of the accident.

[Tonto]

Toto.

[Lone Ranger]

Ah.

[Jed Rector]

Was the man with a broken arm the only one injured?

[Tonto]

Well, everybody on stage get plenty bruises. Plenty small cuts. But none of others get hurt. Banned. I see a man at stage take Buckboard and other men out. Me help him put the stage back on trails. If not get much damage.

[Jed Rector]

Was the doctor planning to stay in town?

[Tonto]

Hear him say him have to catch train?

[Jed Rector]

Oh, I wondered. I know there's already one doctor in town and it's too small to support too.

[Tonto]

That's right. You go to visit padre at mission while me in town. Kimitubi?

[Jed Rector]

Yes, And I found out why he sent for us. Trouble is brewing up near Stockton.

[Tonto]

Oh, what trouble?

[Jed Rector]

Jed Rector, the owner of a large ranch there, has fenced in a water hole that these small neighboring ranches have been using for some time.

[Tonto]

Why into that?

[Jed Rector]

That's a mystery to the others. Totto Rector stubbornly Refuses to give any reason.

[Tonto]

That's strange.

[Jed Rector]

Yes, it is. The others resent what Rector's done. They resent even more the fact that he'll give them absolutely no reason for his actions.

[Tonto]

Not blame him, neither do I.

[Jed Rector]

But it means plenty of trouble and may lead to gunplay.

[Tonto]

We go to Stockton, Matty.

[Jed Rector]

Yes. I'm curious to know why Rector acted as he did. And we may be able to find some way to bring about a peaceful settlement before they resort to violence.

[Tonto]

And when we leave, there are several.

[Jed Rector]

Hours of daylight left. We'll break camp right now and head that way.

[Narrator]

The following afternoon, the Lone Ranger and Toto arrived in the hills near Stockton and pitched camp. Meantime, at the Circle R spread, Jed Rector, a gruff, stubborn type of man, stood near the corral with his 10 year old son, Jerry. They waited as the ranch foreman galloped toward them.

[Lone Ranger]

Here come his ticks Wheeze riding that sea. He's got something on his mind.

[Listener]

Golly, sure riding plenty fast.

[Lone Ranger]

Ho, ho, ho.

[Listener]

Hold on. How?

[Lone Ranger]

Easy now, Boss. We found that fence near the water hole torn down again. I got the boys man in it now. Well, by jiminy, Ticks, I'm gonna ride back with you and see if that fence is put up right.

[Tonto]

All right, boss.

[Listener]

But dad, you said you were gonna rope a horse in the corral for me to ride.

[Lone Ranger]

Some other time, Jerry. Rope and setting one yourself, Sam, if you're so set on riding. Yeah, When Jerry's able to do that, he'll really be grown up. Some other time, Jerry. Happy bother, huh? Get him. Get him.

[Narrator]

As Jed Rector and the foreman Tex rode across the range. Tex was saying the Drews gave up.

[Lone Ranger]

And sold out for us. New owner arrived yesterday. Fella by name of Salford. Looks like a tenderfoot to me. I saw him in town. And if he wants to stay in the west, you better not tie him to the others around here. I hear he already has. Had a meeting at his place last night and gave him quite a talk, they say. Is that so? Loud mouth tenderfoot is going to get away with that? What are you going to do, boss? Plenty. I'll pick up some of the men at the water hole and go over to his place. Tell him what to expect if he doesn't mind his own business from now on. And believe me, he can expect plenty. Get up there. Come on, get up.

[Narrator]

A short time later, Jed Rector and some of his cowpokes ring to a stop in front of the small ranch house which Dr. Salford had bought.

[Lone Ranger]

Who are there?

[Narrator]

Salford opened the front door and stepped out to meet them.

[Tonto]

Good afternoon, gentlemen. I'm Richard Salford, new owner of this ranch. Something you want to see me about?

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, you shelf it, eh? I'm Kid Rector, owner of the circle I spread.

[Tonto]

Well, it's mighty nice of you to make a neighborly call, Mr. Rector.

[Lone Ranger]

This isn't any neighborly call, Sharpie. I came here with some of my cow pokes to warn you.

[Tonto]

Warn me about what?

[Lone Ranger]

If you butt in and concern yourself about that fence I had put up, you can expect plenty of real trouble.

[Tonto]

But I am concerned, Mr. Rector. What livestock I have here depend on that water hole. Both Carter and Darby are affected the same way.

[Lone Ranger]

What I said about trouble still goes, alfred.

[Tonto]

After all, Mr. Rector, we're neighbors.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, let me tell you, we aren't going to be neighbors much longer if you side with Carter and Darby.

[Tonto]

They're neighbors too, Mr. Riker. We all do what we can to help one another. We'll all prosper.

[Lone Ranger]

There's nothing you could ever do for me, Salford. Circlear is prosperous enough without depending on neighbors. You stay away from my land or by asunder. I'll have you run out of the territory. Let's go, boys.

[Narrator]

Late that afternoon, Toto, who with the Lone Ranger, had arrived in the vicinity of Stockton, went into the general store. He was about to leave after making his purchase when Dr. Salford came in.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, I reckon you have everything now, Indian.

[Tonto]

That's right. Excuse me, but I'm in a hurry. Is my order ready yet?

[Lone Ranger]

Sure is, Mr. Salford. It's right there on the end of the counter.

[Tonto]

Thanks. You, doctor, will ride on stage at Turnover near Milton. Sorry, Indian. I'm afraid you've made a mistake.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll be in again soon.

[Tonto]

Goodbye.

[Lone Ranger]

Goodbye, Mr. Salford.

[Tonto]

That's strange. He's sure him doctor. Me see when sage have accidents down near Milton.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, you must be mistaken.

[Listener]

Like he said, that's Mr. Salford, the rancher.

[Lone Ranger]

He bought the Drew Ranch and just moved in there yesterday. He's a mighty nice fellow, too.

[Tonto]

Maybe him rancher. But me hear him say him doctor see him fix injured man.

[Lone Ranger]

Must have been someone that looked like him Indian.

[Listener]

Anyhow, if he was a doctor, why.

[Lone Ranger]

Would he say he wasn't? What's more, why should he take up.

[Listener]

Ranching instead of doctoring folks when we.

[Lone Ranger]

Need doctors out in the west for bad?

[Tonto]

That's what me like to know. Me go now and take Pancake.

[Listener]

Come in again.

[Tonto]

He come back for more supplies soon. Adios.

[Listener]

Goodbye, Indian. Get up there.

[Tonto]

There him go. Me still sure him doctor. Who Was on stage. Not savvy. Why him say me make a mistake. It's strange. Back to camp. Easy scout. Easy fella. Get him up, scout.

[Narrator]

When Toto reached camp, he told the Lone Ranger about seeing Salford. The Lone Ranger listened intently then said.

[Jed Rector]

It is strange at that totto that he denies being a doctor.

[Tonto]

You saw he could have arrived here by train yesterday.

[Jed Rector]

I wonder why he doesn't want to admit he's a doctor.

[Tonto]

That what we wonder. Kiwisabe me get news about ranches too.

[Jed Rector]

Oh, what did you find out?

[Tonto]

Me here that Jed Recker, owner of Circle R spread. Call on Salford. Give him warning.

[Jed Rector]

Warning?

[Tonto]

And tell Salford not to bother fence near water holes. Rectors say him run Salford from territory. Let's out for go on land.

[Jed Rector]

That dispute is likely to flare into gunplay anytime now.

[Tonto]

That's right.

[Jed Rector]

I think we'll ride over near that water hole and see what the situation is. Let's go. Tunnel.

[Narrator]

Bleeding Tex. The foreman rode hurriedly to the ranch house of the Circle Arm.

[Lone Ranger]

Ho ho ho. Hey boss. There's a masked man in the redskin snooping around over the water hole, boss. I figure maybe Salford and the others hired a couple of owl hoots to.

[Tonto]

Do their dirty work this time. A couple of hired gunsleaking. We'll get the boys and go after them right now.

[Listener]

Please Jed, be careful. I do wish you'd pull down that fence and let the others use that water like they used to. Disputing about it is mighty foolish, seems to me.

[Tonto]

Just tend to your litten Mary and leave the ranch for me to have it.

[Listener]

But Jed, why did you suddenly fence them out? That's what nobody can understand. You haven't even given me a reason why you didn't.

[Lone Ranger]

I don't have to give a reason. You or anyone else.

[Tonto]

I own the land the water is on, don't I?

[Listener]

Of course. The years you've let the others use the water, then you suddenly stop. This would make them angry.

[Lone Ranger]

Let them get angry all they want. And not letting their cattle at that water anymore.

[Listener]

Dad, I'm going to take the water for me to ride like you should. I could. It seems dark and I've waited all day.

[Tonto]

You're always bothering me when I'm in a hurry.

[Lone Ranger]

I told you to go ahead and rope a horse for yourself. Didn't I take. Yeah, that's right, boy.

[Listener]

Jed, don't tease the boy.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, catching gun slicks at a pound around my land is more important than getting a horse with Jerry.

[Narrator]

Meantime, the Lone Ranger and tle Rode slowly along the fence that protected the big water hole.

[Jed Rector]

At this point, the four ranchers were come together. The water hole is on Rector's land and he has a right to fence it in. Ah, There was some way to make Rector understand that he. Look. Horsemen coming over the hill. That must be Rector and these men.

[Lone Ranger]

Let's get away from here fast.

[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.

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[Listener]

Ram.

[Narrator]

Now to continue. The Lone Ranger and Tottle were just out of range and they decided to leave rather than have a gun battle. They led the circle our men far back into the hills. Then covering their trail by various means, the Lone Ranger and Toto circled back and headed toward their camp. As they passed the Circle R ranch house, Toto observed.

[Tonto]

Maybe Rector be plenty late getting back to ranch house.

[Jed Rector]

Yes, they're still searching back in the hills for us. Otto. Something's wrong in there.

[Lone Ranger]

Monsanto.

[Narrator]

A moment later, the two men reached the the corral. They saw the boy Jerry, his foot tangled in the lariat, being dragged around the corral by a horse he had tried to roll.

[Listener]

Do something quick. He'll be killed.

[Jed Rector]

We'll get him out of there quickly.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger crawled through the fence and in a moment had roped the horse with his lariat and brought him to a stop.

[Jed Rector]

Hold the horse tunnel. I'll pick up the boy. He's unconscious.

[Listener]

I'll open the gate. Jerry. My poor boy. Is he.

[Jed Rector]

He's unconscious.

[Listener]

I'll bring him into the house. Please.

[Jed Rector]

I'll put him on the sofa there.

[Listener]

He might have been killed if you had.

[Jed Rector]

He's too young to try roping a horse.

[Listener]

Yes, I know. It's Jed's fault. He was joking when he said that. Man. You must be the man that went after you and the Indians.

[Jed Rector]

Yes, I know. Forget the mask. This boy needs attention. A blow on the head. Probably a glancing blow from a hoof.

[Tonto]

Boy hurt. Planet Shimasabi.

[Jed Rector]

Yes, Tado. He should have medical attention.

[Listener]

But there isn't a doctor in Stockton. The nearest one is miles from here. What are we going to do?

[Jed Rector]

Oh, wait a minute. I think I know where to get a doctor. Otto, do what you can for Jerry until I get back.

[Tonto]

Ah, me stay my help, boy.

[Listener]

You're both so kind. I just think at this moment, my husband.

[Jed Rector]

We haven't time to think of that now. I'll be back soon. And I think I'll be able to bring a doctor with me.

[Tonto]

You think so? Easy, monster.

[Narrator]

A short time later, the Lone Ranger drew rein in front of Salford's ranch house.

[Tonto]

Mask man. This is more of Rector's threats.

[Jed Rector]

No, I'm not a gunman, nor did Rector send me here. I haven't time to explain the mask. I came here on a matter of life or death. Doctor.

[Tonto]

Doctor, you're mistaken. I'm just a rancher.

[Jed Rector]

You rode the stage that was wrecked near Milton. You were heard to admit then that you're a doctor. And you said a man's broken arm.

[Tonto]

I don't know what you're talking about.

[Jed Rector]

Listen to me, Salford. A small boy, Rector's son is badly injured. I feel sure that if he doesn't have attention, he'll die.

[Tonto]

I'm very sorry the boy is hurt, but I can't help it.

[Jed Rector]

I know you're a doctor. The fact that you let that boy die is something I can't understand. I'm coming inside for a moment.

[Tonto]

Hold on. What right have you to enter my house?

[Jed Rector]

There. That's what I wanted. To find that doctor's kit on the floor here.

[Tonto]

That kit means nothing.

[Jed Rector]

It means that for some reason you don't want people to know you're a doctor. A rancher would have no use for a kit like this.

[Tonto]

Think what you like, sir.

[Jed Rector]

If you let that boy die, you regret it all your life. Doctor, you took an oath to help.

[Lone Ranger]

The sick, to save lives if possible. Wait.

[Tonto]

What are you doing?

[Jed Rector]

Looking for more proof that you're not a rancher. Yes. And here it is. Your medical certificate. Richard Salford Pierce, MD.

[Tonto]

All right. Now you know I am Dr. Pierce.

[Jed Rector]

Then you've come with me to save that boy.

[Tonto]

There seems nothing else to do. I'll go, but. Well, it may mean I'll lose my own life.

[Jed Rector]

Thanks, Doctor. I knew you weren't the type of man who'd let a boy die. But you don't have to worry. I know the story of Dr. Pierce, who had a gun battle in Austin with an angered patient.

[Tonto]

When I shot and saw him fall, I lost my head. I left town at once and dropped my last name and my professional title.

[Jed Rector]

I can tell you that the man lived and you were exonerated.

[Tonto]

Doctor, is that really true?

[Jed Rector]

Yes. Now take this kit and let's start for Rector's place. There's no time to lose.

[Narrator]

As the Lone Ranger and the doctor rode hurriedly along the trail toward Rectangle, they rounded a bend and came almost face to face with Jed Rector and his cowpokes, who were coming from a branch trail.

[Jed Rector]

Look. Rector and these men.

[Lone Ranger]

All right, reach, both of you. We got you covered, Jiminy. Plus, this proves the mass hombre is working for Talford.

[Narrator]

Let's run him out of the territory.

[Lone Ranger]

I say we ought to gun him down.

[Jed Rector]

Rector, this man is a doctor. We're on the way to your ranch house. Your son has been injured.

[Lone Ranger]

You were lying just to stall for time. We know Selfridge. A rancher in a pool with a ditch.

[Jed Rector]

I'm telling the truth. Every minute counts if you want your boy to live.

[Tonto]

Look, we'll take you to the ranch.

[Lone Ranger]

House and find out about you. You are lying, like I think you are. I'll put a bullet in you, so help me. Then keep those two covered. All right, get started.

[Jed Rector]

Come on, Hull.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger, Jed and the others soon arrived at the ranch house and pulled to a stop.

[Lone Ranger]

H, you come along with me. We'll hold guns on these two. Take him inside with us. All right, boss.

[Tonto]

All right, get going, both of you.

[Listener]

All right, J J? He tried to rope a horse and he was dragged. He's still unconscious.

[Lone Ranger]

Then the marsh man did tell the truth. Jerry, my boy, what can we do?

[Jed Rector]

Jed, you forget I told you this man is a doctor.

[Listener]

A doctor? Oh, thank heaven.

[Tonto]

Come examine you, boy. Bad gash on the side of his head. Unconscious, low pulse rate. In the medical profession, that's known to be such a thing as shock. Boy needs immediate attention and careful watching.

[Jed Rector]

If I can be of any help, Doctor, I.

[Tonto]

Yes, you seem to be the cool and steady type. I believe you could assist me at that.

[Jed Rector]

Very well.

[Tonto]

We mustn't waste time. We'll carry the boy to the kitchen table. No one else is to come into the kitchen except the masked man and Indian. Let's get busy.

[Jed Rector]

Right.

[Narrator]

In the living room of the ranch house, Jed, Tex and Jed's wife Mary, waited tensely with their eyes glued.

[Tonto]

To the closed door.

[Jed Rector]

Mary.

[Lone Ranger]

I've gone about things the wrong way. I hadn't been so set on my argument with my neighbors and had given more time to my boy, this wouldn't have happened.

[Listener]

Tell me now, Jed. Why did you suddenly stop them from using the water?

[Lone Ranger]

Well, I bought a few cattle from across the border. I discovered three of them were diseased.

[Tonto]

Well, I got rid of them right away.

[Lone Ranger]

But I was afraid the disease might spread if the others used the water.

[Listener]

Then why on earth didn't you tell them about it?

[Lone Ranger]

Well, I've was afraid if the news got out, I wouldn't be able to sell my cattle in the future.

[Tonto]

It's been over a month now and.

[Lone Ranger]

None of my other cattle have been affected.

[Tonto]

So I'll take away the fence and let the others use the water. Now, I'm sure it's all right.

[Listener]

I'm sure it is.

[Lone Ranger]

Now, Jed, if anything happens to our.

[Tonto]

Boy, I can't stand thinking about it.

[Listener]

Jed. Jed, I want you to pray with me.

[Tonto]

I'm not much on prayers, Mary, but if we should hardly pray, I'm sure don't it.

[Listener]

Now I'll say the words J. Please don't.

[Jed Rector]

In the kitchen, the doctor worked quickly and surely. Absorbed as he was in the delicate task before him.

[Tonto]

He still noticed the quiet, steady and.

[Jed Rector]

Skillful manner in which the last man helped. Finally, the last bandage was in place.

[Tonto]

And after a long time of careful.

[Jed Rector]

Watching, the doctor spoke.

[Tonto]

His pulse rate is back to normal. Now he's opening his eyes.

[Listener]

Mom.

[Jed Rector]

He'll be all right, Doctor.

[Tonto]

You'll need very careful and constant attention for a few days. But I feel certain it'll be all right.

[Jed Rector]

Good. Shall I bring in his parents now?

[Tonto]

Yes, and leave them in for a few moments.

[Listener]

I. I want Mom.

[Jed Rector]

She'll be right here, Gary.

[Listener]

Will you, my boy.

[Tonto]

How is he?

[Jed Rector]

The doctor says he'll be all right before long. He's conscious and asking for both of you.

[Listener]

I can't.

[Tonto]

We'd better go to him, Daddy. Stay only a few minutes.

[Jed Rector]

Don't let him talk much.

[Tonto]

I'm sure he'll be all right. I'll have to watch him closely for a few days. All right, Doctor.

[Jed Rector]

Jerry.

[Tonto]

Jerry, my son.

[Jed Rector]

It's your dad.

[Listener]

Dad. Mom. Jerry. I roped a horse, but.

[Tonto]

Yes, I know, son. I know. From now on, I'll do the roping for a while. The name is Dr. Pierce, Mr. Rector. Dr. I don't know how to thank you for this. Yes.

[Lone Ranger]

Please, just tell the others that waterhole.

[Tonto]

Will be open to them again in the morning.

[Jed Rector]

While the doc and I were waiting and watching here with Jerry, we overheard your explanation to your wife, Jedi about why you closed off the water.

[Tonto]

You did?

[Jed Rector]

Yes. You did the right thing at the time. But you should have told the others. Why? I'm sure they'd have understood and appreciated it.

[Tonto]

Yes, I reckon I went about it the wrong way.

[Lone Ranger]

Dr. Pierce, I suggest you take up.

[Tonto]

Being a doctor around here.

[Lone Ranger]

I could find a good man to.

[Tonto]

Run your ranch for you. Thanks, Jen. That's what I'll do.

[Listener]

We'll be glad to have you as a neighbor, Doctor.

[Jed Rector]

If the west is to grow, Mr. Rector, the ranchers must cooperate with their neighbors for the good of all.

[Listener]

That's what I've always said, too.

[Tonto]

I've guessed who you are, my friend. I've heard of you and your Indian friend Tano in Austin. You've done me a good turn, too, by giving me the news. That means I may practice medicine again.

[Jed Rector]

I'm glad. Well, now that Jerry's in good hands and the dispute settled, Hutton, I'll move on. Goodbye, Jerry. I know you'll soon be well again.

[Tonto]

Goodbye, Mr. Goodbye.

[Jed Rector]

And good luck.

[Lone Ranger]

And I. I hope we'll see you again sometime.

[Jed Rector]

Adios.

[Listener]

Adios.

[Tonto]

Goodbye, Mr. Golly.

[Listener]

Who is that masked man, Dad? I like him.

[Tonto]

Yes, so do I, son. But I. I don't know who he is. He's a man among men out here in the West. He's the Lone Ra.

[Listener]

Sam.

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[Listener]

Sam.

[Narrator]

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Jed Rector]

Have a.

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