The Stray Wagon | The Lone Ranger (09-28-51)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

The Stray Wagon | The Lone Ranger (09-28-51)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Podcast Date: August 19, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns delivers a digitally restored classic Lone Ranger drama, immersing listeners in the rich soundscape and timeless storytelling of the golden age. "The Stray Wagon" features suspense, frontier justice, a vulnerable settler family, and the legendary masked rider's pursuit of truth and law. The episode revolves around a pair of settlers who, against better advice, travel alone across dangerous territory—only to fall victim to an ambush, a frame-up, and the ingenious intervention of the Lone Ranger and his loyal companion, Tonto.

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Key Discussion Points and Story Breakdown

1. Setting the Scene: The Adams’ Journey West

[04:39–07:25]

• Joe and Mary Adams, a middle-aged couple, travel alone by covered wagon toward Eagle Pass, despite Mary’s apprehensions:
  • Mary Adams (concerned): “Joe, I don't know why you have to be so stubborn. We should have stayed with the other wagons and gone on to Laredo. It's awfully risky crossing the plains alone like this.” (04:53)
• They are ambushed by four "Indians," and Joe is wounded.
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto rush in, driving off the attackers and tending to Joe’s injury.
  • Lone Ranger (reassuring): “Don't worry about the mask. We came to help you. I'll see if your husband's badly wounded.” (06:20)
• The Lone Ranger warns about the dangers of traveling alone and offers reassurance about settling in the West.

2. Trouble Brewing: The Outlaws' Plot

[08:30–12:20]

• In Laredo, two outlaws, Russ and Mickey, overhear the Adams discussing their savings and the role the Lone Ranger played in their rescue.
• The outlaws decide to rob the Adams and frame the Lone Ranger and Tonto.
  • Mickey (scheming): “What I overheard might give you a good idea for getting back at that masked hunter in a big way... We can come through with some extra money for ourselves.” (11:38)
  • Plan: Rob the Adams, blame the Lone Ranger and Tonto, and tip off the sheriff.

3. Good Deeds and Foul Play

[13:30–17:29]

• Tonto visits the Adams to check on them and is warmly received.
• The outlaws eavesdrop and confirm the Adams are keeping their money in the wagon.
• At night, Russ and Mickey break into the Adams’ wagon, steal their savings, and bind and gag the couple.
• As the Lone Ranger and Tonto approach to warn the Adams about their vulnerable cash, Russ shoots and wounds the Lone Ranger, then flees.
• The Lone Ranger, only slightly grazed, plans to get to the bottom of the robbery.

4. The Frame-Up

[18:42–22:00]

• Russ and Mickey report to Sheriff Vernon, claiming they shot at the masked man and Tonto as they were "fleeing" the Adams’ wagon.
• The sheriff and posse race to the crime scene, finding the wounded Joe, bound Mary, and the robbery evident.
  • Sheriff (concerned): “Why, it's the Easterners who came here yesterday — the Adams? ... We've been robbed. All our money.” (20:30–21:00)
• Russ and Mickey falsely identify the Lone Ranger and Tonto as the culprits and offer to lead the sheriff to their camp.

5. Detective Work and the Clever Clue

[22:01–28:00]

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto reassure the released Adams of their innocence and deduce the real robbers’ involvement.
• Joe Adams recalls a critical detail: the cash box is covered in green paint he applied that day.
  • Joe Adams (realization): “The man who took that box probably has paint on his hands, too.” (25:40)
  • Lone Ranger (determined): “I'm convinced the men who stole your money are with the sheriff and his men. Oh, we'll follow them.” (26:08)
• The Adams insist on joining the Lone Ranger to confront the posse and support his innocence.

6. Justice and Resolution

[28:01–31:43]

• At the Lone Ranger’s camp, the sheriff and posse try to arrest the masked man.

• The Lone Ranger asks the sheriff to check the outlaws’ hands for green paint; the evidence implicates Russ and Mickey.

  • Lone Ranger (proving guilt): “Let me see yours, mister. ... The green paint on them. You see? It's fresh.” (29:20)

• The Lone Ranger subdues Mickey as he attempts to escape.

  • Narrator: “The Lone Ranger grabbed his lariat and whirling it over his head, sent it unerringly toward the fleeing outlaw.” (30:11)

• Cash is recovered; the sheriff finally recognizes the Lone Ranger’s true role and clears him and Tonto.

  • Sheriff (grateful): “I reckon I owe you an apology, mister. ... He's a fine friend to have, isn't he, Joe?” (31:12–31:35)

• The Lone Ranger rides off, leaving the Adams grateful and the sheriff with a prized silver bullet as a token of friendship.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Folksy Wisdom:

  • Tonto (reassuring Mary Adams): “West plenty good place to live.” (07:07)
  • Lone Ranger: “In time, you'll come to love the west as we do.” (07:15)

• Detection & Justice:

  • Joe Adams (idea): “I used green paint this afternoon to touch up a few spots on the wagon. ... The cash box— that was it ... The man who took that box probably has paint on his hands, too.” (25:49)
  • Sheriff, realizing: “That's it! ... The green paint on them. You see? It's fresh paint from the box we had under the wagon seat.” (29:23)

• Classic Heroism:

  • Narration: “From out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again!” (04:45)
  • Sheriff (respectful): “That silver bullet is a sort of pledge of friendship to you from the Lone Ranger.” (31:38)

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Important Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Host intro & episode launch | [01:24–03:27]| | Adams’ ambush and rescue | [04:39–07:25]| | Outlaws plan to rob and frame | [08:30–12:20]| | Robbery, frame-up, and Lone Ranger shot | [13:30–17:29]| | Outlaws frame Lone Ranger to sheriff | [18:42–22:00]| | The “green paint” clue | [25:40–26:15]| | Final confrontation | [28:01–31:43]| | Sheriff recognizes the Lone Ranger | [31:12–31:43]|

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Conclusion

“The Stray Wagon” is a stellar Lone Ranger adventure packed with suspense, clever plotting, and satisfying justice. The episode offers a classic Western blend of peril for innocent settlers, villainous scheming, and heroic intervention—highlighted by the use of a vivid, well-placed clue that brings the truth to light. The immersive sound restoration and faithful performances ensure the drama brims with nostalgia and high adventure.

Final Reflection (Sheriff):
“He's a fine friend to have, isn't he, Joe?” (31:35)
Joe Adams: “That's right, he is. ... That silver bullet is a sort of pledge of friendship from the Lone Ranger.” (31:40)

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This episode of “Old Time Radio Westerns” beautifully preserves and animates the spirit and excitement of classic radio drama for modern listeners.

Transcript

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Welcome to the Oldtime 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. A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and the hearty hi O Silver the Lone Ranger. Sam.

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With his faithful Indian companion Totto, 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 hoofbeats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. A single quarry schooner moved slowly over the plains. The driver of the wagon was a middle aged man. Joe Adams and his wife Mary sat beside him as they rode. Mrs. Adams was talking and the tone of her voice showed the worry and fear that were in her mind. Joe, I don't know why you have to be so stubborn. We should have stayed with the other wagons and gone on to Laredo. It's awfully risky crossing the plains alone like this. Mary, stop worrying, will ya? I told you this is the territory I want to settle in. So why go all the way to Laredo? Before long we'll reach Eagle Pass and then all your worries will be over. Get up there. Come on, get up. All I can say, Joe, is I hope we reach the town of Eagle Pass safe and sound. Traveling alone is the most nerve wracking part of the whole trip out here. Why, most anything could happen to us way out here on the prairie. Mary, I never saw you so skittish about things. By golly, you got me along to protect you. But I've read so much about what has happened to the settlers coming out west. I've been nervous ever since we left independence. I declare, Joe. If you hadn't pestered so about it, I would have put my foot down and stayed right where we were. I don't think I'll ever be happy out here anyway. Oh, pity. Stakes. Once we're settled on a little place of our own. Joe, look over there. Indians. And they're shooting at them. Go on. If they aren't. Four of them heading this way. Quick. Give me that gun. Take the reins and whip up the horses. Get up there. Get going there. Here's the reins. Use your gun, Joe. Start shooting at them. I'll show em. Get up there. Get up. Get on. Meantime, the Lone Ranger and his Indian companion Toto headed south along a trail that led to Eagle Pass. As the two men rode over a hill, they were startled by the sound of shooting and yelling in the distance. Look, Kina saggy over there on claim. Indians attacking. Covered wagon. 4 Indians to help drive them off. Use your gun. Indians see us haven't even passed. We'll ride to the wagon. The driver of the wagon has been wounded. Huh? He came just inside. My husband is for the man. I just know. Don't worry about the mask. We came to help you. I'll see if your husband's badly wounded. Told him to stay with the others. But Joe's so stubborn. They were heading for Laredo, but Joe wanted to settle in this section. No, he'll be all right. He has a flesh wound, but it isn't serious. Help me bandage it. Hunnox. What happened? The Indians, Joe, remember? They're gone now. These men chased them away. You'd soon be all right. You should have stayed with the other wagons. It isn't safe to travel alone in this territory. Mr. Adams. You Adams? That's my wife, Mary. Well, you've had quite a scare, Mrs. Adams. But you'll be all right from here on. I'll never feel right out here. Never. I told Joe I didn't want to come west, but he insisted. Oh, Mary. No use going over that again. Everything out here frightens me. The wild, rough country, the tough men, the Indians. I won't be happy until you take me back east where we belong. West plenty good place to live. Totto's right, Mrs. Adams. In time, you'll come to love the west as we do. That's what I've been telling them. No, I don't think I'll ever like it. You're not far from Eagle Pass. When you settle where there are other people, you may change your mind. Well, we will help you to the wagon seat, Mr. Adams. Then we'll ride with you to the outskirts of town. The Lone Ranger and Toto escorted the Adams to the outskirts of Eagle Pass. Then the masked man and the Indian went into the nearby hills to find a suitable campsite for themselves. At night, in the cafe in Laredo, two men sat at a corner table talking in low tones. Listen, Russ, I heard something this afternoon. Something you've been waiting to hear. Yeah, what's that, Mickey? News about that mass tomber you've been hunting. You mean you really heard something about the Lone Ranger? I sure did. I was over in the general store late this afternoon when a man and a woman came in. They just arrived from the east driving their own wagon, and they camped right outside of town. Where's the Lone Ranger? Coming in. Seems like they was attacked by Injuns today not far from them. The man, whose name is Adams, was wounded in the shoulder. Hey, go on now. Mrs. Adams says a masked armory and an engine come right and heard over the hill and drove off to Red Streets. Then they rode with the Adams to the edge of town. Licky, you're right. That must have been the Lone Ranger. Sure, that's what I figured. Taken me a long time to pick up his trail. I'd say him and the engine Are camping somewhere near here? Yeah, I guess they are. What are you going to do? When I find out for sure they're still around here, I'll make my plans. I have an idea that hombre will show up again at the Adams train. He was interested in helping him get settled. Thing for us to do is keep watch and see if he does show up. Then we'll trail him to his camp. I hear he's a dangerous army to fool with. Russ. Look, he got me put in territorial prison for five years and I swore to get even with him. I rode all the way down here looking for that Lone Ranger. I don't aim to leave till I fill him full of lead. Yeah, but from what I hear, he's fast on the draw and a better shot than either of us. I'm not cool enough to try to face him, but I'll see that he gets what's coming to him anyway. The following afternoon, the Lone Ranger spoke to Toto about the atoms. Otto, it might be a good idea for you to ride to town and see how the Adams are getting along. Ah, woman not happy about settling in West, I know. Maybe if then get farm or like west better. That's what I think. Find out if we can help them in any way. You scout. Better stop at the store and bring some sugar and coffee. Not be long. Kimasabi. Adios. Adios. Get him up stout. A short time later, Tonto arrived at the Adams wagon. Oh, he come see if everything all right? Yes, thank you. My husband was lying down inside the wagon. Howdy. I'm glad to see you. You feel better now? I sure do. My shoulder's a little sore yet. But you did a good job of fixing it. That little near eagle class. Yep. Maybe. Oh, yeah. Had a bit of money saved up and I aim to buy a small farm around here. We'll go into town in the morning and find out what there is for sale. All our life savings are in the wagon. I still dread the idea of tying it up in land way out here. You buy land. Good land. You make good living here. Yes, that's right. Someday when we've made a lot of money. If you still feel you don't like it here, you'll get back east. Man, really. We're luckier than most settlers had the money saved up to start out with. That's right. We certainly appreciate having you come out to see how we get along. Not. All right. Take him back again soon. Next time you come, I hope to be the owner of a little farm. Then you and your mast friend can come to see us now. And then we do that. Let me go now. Right to store. Adios. Goodbye. Get amongst the town. A short time later, the cook, Mickey entered the cafe and approached the table where his friend Russ was sitting. Well, Mickey, looks like you hear some news for me. Sit down. I have. What is it? I've been keeping tabs on that Adams wagon. They camp right behind the blacksmith shop on the edge of town. Sure, I know they well, that give me a chance to keep out of sight alongside the blacksmith shop and yet be within earshot of the wagon. Hear anything worthwhile? I sure did. That engine come here a while ago. One that rides with the lone ranger? That's the one. What I overheard might give you a good idea for getting back at that mast hunter in a big way once more. We can come through with some extra money for ourselves. He thought it. Well, the Adams told the engine they had some money saved at the briar farm. They had that money right there in the wagon. There you go. They told it the engine. They probably don't tell other people. If we could get that, put the blame on the lone ranger and the injured. Hey, now, I see what you're driving in. Yeah, we could get that money and then tip off the sheriff that the Indian knew about. Engine's over in the store right now. I could trail into the mans elmish camp and he could tell the sheriff just where to find them both. Mickey, you're smarter than I thought. I'll get over there to the store so as not to miss anything. See you later, Russia. We'll make plans for getting that cage. It was dusk when Toto returned to the camp in the hills, which he shared with the lone rangers. Well, Toto, everything all right at the Adams camp? Ah, them save. Them have money saved up. Them going to buy small farm near here. Right way. I see. I wonder if they have that money in the wagon with them. Me think so. Mercedes Sabins in wagons. Oh, that's risky. They should have put it in the bank until they need it. Me think of that too. You know, it might be a good idea, Tonto, for us to ride to their camp and keep an eye on their wagons in the morning. We'll advise them to put that money in the bank as soon as it opens. The Adams ate an early supper and then retired in their covered wagon. It was pitch dark when Mrs. Adams was awakened by a startled cry from her husband. Joe. Joe, what's happening? Quiet, you. Where's the money you told The Indian about? Speak up for us. Quick. It's in a box under the feet. I get it. Here it is. All right. Now I'm tying you. I know. Please. My. My wrist. Hold still, will you? Oh, no. Hold you there. Russ. Get over here behind the shop. Somebody's coming. Hurry. Keep the horses quiet. Easy there. Easy. Moon's coming out behind the clouds. Maybe we. Hey, look. There's your chance. Russia. Gun him down right now. Yeah, maybe we'll get the sheriff and say we saw him coming out of that wagon. Here goes. I got a beat on that mask, hombre. You plugged him. Let's get out of here. Easy, boy. The gunman rode hurriedly toward the center of the town as Tato fired after them. After emptying his guns in the direction of the fleeing crooks, Toto turned his attention to the Lone Ranger. Kimberly. I'll be all right, Toto. The bullet just skinned my left arm. Can you fix it? It's good. It's not serious. This be all right. Oh, thanks, Toto. Strange, the Adams didn't hear the shooting. We look inside the wagon when you finish. Who you think shoot at us? I don't know, but I'm going to find out as soon as possible. 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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Sam. Now to continue. Hidden behind the blacksmith shop after robbing the Adams, the two crooks, Russ and Mickey, saw the Lone Ranger and Toto approach and stop near the wagon. Russ took aim and fired at the Lone Ranger. Then he and Mickey hurriedly rode toward the center of town. Hey, where we heading, Russ? The sheriff's office, like you said. Good. Here we are. Pull to a stop, Mickey. All right. Come on you agree with everything I say, Sam? Yeah, yeah, sure. Let's go in now. Watch out. I thought I heard shooting. You did, Sheriff. You heard us shooting at a couple of crooks. They were snooping around that prairie schooner behind the blacksmith shop. So that was it. Yeah, that's right, Sheriff. You see, my friend and I are riding past. It's kind of shadowy there. All of a sudden we saw two hombres near the wagon back. They were actually jumping out of the wagon, weren't they, Mickey? That's right. We opened fire on them. I know. I winged one of them. The one I plugged was Mask. Mask, huh? Yeah, and the fellow with him was an injured. I could see that much. Look, maybe if you get your deputies and go right over there. You might be able to pick up the trail. With one of them being wounded and all right. That would delay him getting away fast. Come on. My horse is ready and waiting right outside. I'll pick up a few men at the cafe as deputies. And we'll go right back there to that wagon. Come on. You wait here. I'll run over and yell to the cafe for some men right at you. Hey, in there. I need a few armies to help me round up a couple of crooks. Hurry. We might be able to catch them before they get away from town. All right, hurry up. Get to your horses, then we'll get after them. Come on. Now. Tto carefully bandaged the Lone Ranger's wounded arm. Just as he finished, they heard hoof beats approaching fast. He must have many men coming them here shooting. Many? Yes. Now, Totto, we don't want them to find us here. Easy. S right. Come on. Come up, mister. Where's the ombre you were talking about? I guess they got away, Sheriff. But I know I plugged one of them. You was masked and rolled a white stereot. We come along just as they were coming out of that covered wagoner. Sheriff, we better investigate that wagon. Come on, Pete, light a match for me. What? Lori B. Look here. Why, it's the Eastern news. Who came here yesterday? The Adams? Yeah, he's been knocked in the head and she's tied up and gagged. Here, let me help you, ma'. Am. Get that gags out of your mouth. Now for those ropes. We've been robbed. All our money. There now I'll help you get up. My husband, he was struck in his sleeve. I'll light another match. Let me see here. Yeah, you got a bad whack in the back of the head. All right. Here. Somebody help Mrs. Adams from the wagon. Sure, I'll help him. All right, ma', am, we'll get you out and then we'll bring out your husband. Easy enough. I got you, ma'. Am. Thank you. Now, Pete, help me get Mr. Adams out of here. Sure. All right, boys, take him there. Put him down. Joe. Joe, speak to me. We've been robbed of all our Satan. Robbed. Did you. Did you get a look at him? No. It was so dark in there. And he spoke in sort of a husky voice. He wore a mask, didn't he, ma'? Am, I think. Hey, see there, Sheriff? The man I plugged was wearing a mask. And it was an Indian with him. Yes, Indian. Then you did see them, Adams? No, no, but we met them yesterday. They saved us from an Indian rag. I can't believe they robbed us. I can't believe it. The man who came into the wagon, he mentioned the Indian. He did? What he saying? He asked me where the money was that we told the Indian about. Well, he did tell that Indian we had our savings with us. But I still don't think that he was. Sheriff. We saw the master hombre climbing from the wagon and the Indian was waiting for him. When he wanted to leave off, fire at him. Then came for you. That's right, Sheriff. You saw him leaving and chased after him a little way. Then went to get you. I saw where those two are camped earlier today. You should have reported it to me then. Can you take us to their camp now? Why, sure. And we'll go with you and grab those crooks. Yeah, we can catch them red handed. One of you lights to lantern in the wagon for the Adams. I'll light it. Sheriff Vernon and his mute. Reckon you two will be all right till we get back. When it was out long. Oh, yes. Yes, we'll be all right. Won't you? I do hope you can get our money back for him. We'll sure try, ma'. Am. All right, hit leather, boys. Get up now. My Ben's been lighted in the wagon, Mary. Well, get inside now. I'm beginning to feel all right. I'll help you, Jo. Helping Mrs. Adams. Oh, Joe, it's the masked man again. Now, don't be frightened. We didn't steal your money. But we're going to find out who did. You see, Mary? I felt sure they didn't do it, Joe. I don't know what to think. Those two men both said they saw this masked man and the Indian getting out of this wagon. You say two men said that? That's right. They Did. One of them is going to show the sheriff and his men where your camp is. That's where they're headed right now. That's not good. Those two must be the men who shot at us. Totto, we'll help Mr. Adams into the wagon. No, I'll make it all right. I'll help you into the wagon, Miss Adams. Thank you. I want both of you to believe me when I say that. Joe, look at my hands. Paul Dean. How did you. The cash box. That was it, Mary. The cash box. I don't understand. Did you handle it? You did, didn't you? Yes, I handed it to that or flow in the dark. Well, then that's it, all right. I used green paint this afternoon to touch up a few spots on the wagon. Ms. Can tilted and spilled some paint on the cash box. As I put the paint under the seat, I just went ahead and painted the cash box green all over. Wait a minute. What's the matter? The man who took that box probably has paint on his hands, too. Gee, that's right. You see, Mary, the masked man doesn't have any on his hand. I'm convinced the men who stole your money are with the sheriff and his men. Oh, we'll follow them. We're going with you, mister. Then we can back you up about the green paint. But, Joe, you can't ride. Oh, yes, I can. Those cooks might talk themselves out of it if we don't go along. It's the only way to get our money back. We have a couple of saddles in the wagon, mister, if you'll help us saddle the horses. Are you willing to go along, Mrs. Adams? Yes. Yes, I'll go. Good. We'll saddle the horses right now. Then we'll go after the men who took your money. Meantime, the sheriff and the men led by the crooks have reached the Lone Rangers campsite. Well, here's the camp. Like this fella says, no one's here moves bright enough to show that. I'm sure I plugged that master on Bash. Yeah, if he was hurt bad, it'd take him a long time to get here. He must have stirred down another trail leading here. We'd have caught up to him. Let's take cover till they do arrive. Sure. Then we can grab. Well, I reckon we can wait. Listen. No time to take cover now. Get your guns, handyman. Hey, there are four riders coming. I can see them. It's your mask on. And the Adams are with him. Keep them covered. Don't reach for your guns, mister. We got you. Covered, I see. Mrs. Adams, did this hombre make you and your husband come here with him? We came cause we wanted to, Sheriff. I'm told two men accused me and my Indian friend of robbing the Adams. That's right. Speak up, you fellas. How about it? He's the one we saw, Sheriff. He's got a bandage on his left arm where I plugged him. That's right. Wait, wait, Sheriff. That looks like a lantern hanging over there at the entrance to that lean to Ay, the moon's plenty bride, ma'. Am. No reason to give it. Sheriff, will you light the lantern? You see, there's something we want you to see. All right. One of you men bring over that lantern. I'll get it, Sheriff. I still don't know why you want more light, man. You will, Sheriff, It'll not take very long. Here's the lantern. I already lighted it. I'll take that chair. I know what we're looking for. Ah, here it is. And now what? I don't get all this. I want to look at the men's hands, Sheriff. Hey, what's he looking at our hands for? Let me see yours, mister. There. Take a look. Now what? Hey, Sheriff, here he is. The man who robbed himself. Hey, I see you. Oh, my honor, the master only shot him. Adam's accused that fellow. Say, what is this? His hands, Sheriff. The green paint on them. You see? It's fresh paste from the box we had under the wagon seat. Look, I have some on my hands, too. So that's it. I'm getting out of here. As Mickey started to leave, the Lone Ranger grabbed his lariat and whirling it over his head, sent it unerringly toward the fleeing outlaw. You're not leaving. Watch out, Mickey. There's the other one, Sheriff. Did you see that? Quick as a wink. That's your finger open. I'll look in that fella's saddlebag for the cash. Now look, scare, shut up and get off that horse. Watch him in and see here. Yep. Here's a roll of cash, all right. That's it. That's how it seems. Yeah, I noticed some spots of green paint on it. That proves a masked man and Indian didn't take it. But they still have some explaining to do at Mask, for instance. I'll be able to explain now, Sheriff, since I've had a close look at the wounded man. He's Russ Carey, former outlaw gang leader. Russ Carey. Say, I have a new handbill on him. He's worn it again. But why should he And I were responsible for sending him to prison once. Why would you A mask on me? The sheriff's a fool if he don't figure that one out. Most lawmen have heard about you and your silver bullets. What? Holy mackerel. So that's it. Now I know why the Adams trusted him and these crooks wanted to plug him. They were afraid the masked man would recognize him and send him back to prison. I feel sure of that, Sheriff. I reckon I owe you an apology, mister. Don't forget it. They explained everything to us on the way here, Sheriff. They came to the wagon tonight to sort of keep watch. And they rode up those outlaws, shot at them and wounded the masked man. They'd already taken the money. Yes, that's right. The masked man and the Indian are our friends. We'll leave now, Sheriff, if you don't mind. That's all right, mister. I hope we meet again sometime. We shall. All right, let's go, Taro. Look, Sheriff, you should have found out about that mask before you let him go. Why, sure. No need to, men. He gave me his sheriff. He said it was a cheap thing. A bullet, eh? Yup. A silver bullet. That's right. He's a fine friend to have, isn't he, Joe? That's right, he is. I don't know yet why he's masked. He's got a special reason for that, folks. And you're lucky to have him as a friend. You see, that silver bullet is a sort of pledge of friendship to you from the Lone Ranger.

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