Tom Fuller’s Boy | The Lone Ranger (11-18-53)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns — "Tom Fuller’s Boy" | The Lone Ranger (11-18-53)

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: June 25, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast features the digitally restored radio classic “Tom Fuller’s Boy” from The Lone Ranger series, originally aired on November 18, 1953. In this adventure, Tom Fuller's young son Bobby becomes entangled in a cattle rustling scheme and is kidnapped by renegade Comanches, prompting a rescue effort led by the Lone Ranger and Tonto. The episode weaves suspense, action, and themes of family, bravery, and justice central to the golden age of radio westerns.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Setting the Stage: The Fuller Family and Ranch Life

• [04:40–05:43]
  • Tom Fuller, his mother, and 10-year-old son Bobby gather at the breakfast table, introducing their family dynamic.
    • Tom is protective and reluctant to let Bobby join the ranch roundup.
    • Grandma Fuller urges Tom to let Bobby learn ranching early:
      • "He has to learn ranching and the earlier he starts, the better." — Grandma Fuller (05:12)
• **Bobby, eager to prove himself, heads out to meet loyal ranch hand Fuzzy, despite his father’s concerns.

2. Bobby’s Misadventure and Kidnapping

• [06:11–08:30]
  • Bobby’s horse “Blackie” bolts after being frightened by a reptile. While searching for Blackie, Bobby witnesses suspicious cattle herding in the canyon.
  • He spots men (including a Mexican named Carlos) and three Indians, realizing cattle are being stolen:
    • "Maybe they're stealing some of Dad's cattle. I have to tell Fuzzy." — Bobby (06:58)
  • Confronted and captured by the rustlers and Indians, Bobby bravely tries to resist:
    • "He's gonna be awful mad when he finds out you stole his cattle." — Bobby, defiant to Carlos (08:11)
  • He is taken to the Indian camp to prevent him from alerting others.

3. The Lone Ranger and Tonto Start the Search

• [08:31–10:06]
  • The Lone Ranger and Tonto enter, speculating that Black Eagle and Comanche renegades are responsible for recent rustling.
  • Tonto finds Bobby’s riderless horse, and they begin tracking the missing boy.

4. Tension with the Ranch Hands

• [10:18–12:50]
  • Fuzzy and other ranch hands confront the masked strangers:
    • "That mask says that you're an outlaw, mister." — Fuzzy (11:38)
  • Mistrust prompts a showdown, but the Lone Ranger uses quick thinking (and Silver’s intervention) to disarm the ranch hands before leaving.
  • Memorable Moment
    • The Lone Ranger’s cool under pressure, using both diplomacy and force as needed—a classic hallmark of his character.

5. Grandma Fuller’s Courage and Tracking

• [16:10–17:05]
  • Grandma Fuller bandages an injured ranch hand, defends the Lone Ranger’s intentions, and insists on joining the search herself:
    • "You men folks don't realize what we women of the west can do." — Grandma Fuller (16:41)
  • She successfully partners with the Lone Ranger and Tonto to follow Bobby’s trail.

6. Bobby’s Ordeal in the Indian Village

• [19:33–21:56]
  • Bobby is held captive in a wigwam, frightened but hopeful for rescue:
    • "Dad will find me. I know he will. He just has to." — Bobby (20:20)
  • The Lone Ranger and Tonto skillfully infiltrate the Indian village, identifying the location and outnumbered situation.

7. Rescue and Action-Packed Climax

• [22:21–23:55]
  • The Lone Ranger, under cover of darkness, cuts a hole in the wigwam and orchestrates Bobby’s escape.
  • When Tonto is discovered and threatened by the Comanche chief, the Lone Ranger intervenes:
    • "The Lone Ranger knew the time had come to act… Toto sprang forward, both guns blazing." — Narrator (22:43)
  • The timely arrival of Tom Fuller and his posse clinches the rescue, overpowering the outlaws and Indians.

8. Reunion and Resolution

• [23:55–24:58]
  • Bobby is tearfully reunited with his father and grandmother.
  • Tom Fuller thanks the Lone Ranger:
    • "I'm sure beholden to you, mister... Thanks a million for finding Bobby and stolen cattle." — Tom Fuller (24:09)
  • Grandma Fuller reveals she knows the true identity of their mysterious benefactor:
    • "He's the Lone Ranger." — Grandma Fuller (24:58)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Grandma Fuller’s Advocacy:
  "You men folks don't realize what we women of the west can do, Jim. We're used to hardship and trouble." (16:41)

• Bobby’s Bravery:
  "He's gonna be awful mad when he finds out you stole his cattle." (08:11)

• The Lone Ranger’s Assurance:
  "Don't worry, Mrs. Fuller. I feel sure we'll find Bobby unharmed. You can help us now by going back to find your son and his ranch hands." (19:04)

• Action Sequence:
  "The Lone Ranger waited and watched Bobby until he reached the tree unseen. Then the masked man turned and peered through the front opening. He saw Tonto surrounded by the Comanches and unholstered his guns for instant action… Toto sprang forward, both guns blazing." (22:21–22:43)

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Important Timestamps

• 04:40–05:43 — Family breakfast, Bobby wants to join the roundup
• 06:11–08:30 — Bobby’s horse runs away; discovery of cattle rustling; Bobby captured
• 08:31–10:06 — Lone Ranger and Tonto begin their search
• 11:16–12:50 — Lone Ranger and Tonto’s tense encounter with Fuzzy and ranch hands
• 16:10–17:05 — Grandma Fuller decides to help track Bobby
• 19:33–21:56 — Lone Ranger and Tonto infiltrate the Indian encampment
• 22:21–23:55 — Rescue action and final confrontation
• 24:58 — Grandma Fuller reveals the Lone Ranger’s identity

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Episode Tone & Atmosphere

• The episode maintains the classic, upright tone of 1950s radio Westerns, emphasizing justice, community, bravery, and frontier know-how. The music and sound effects (enhanced in this digital restoration) heighten suspense and drama, from the thundering hoofbeats to the tense showdowns.

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Final Thoughts

“Tom Fuller’s Boy” is a shining example of The Lone Ranger’s legacy—combining adventure, family bonds, and Western moral codes. The restored audio brings new life to an episode filled with quick thinking, classic heroism, and endearing characters, notably the fearless Grandma Fuller and plucky young Bobby.

For listeners craving legendary Western storytelling, this is a timeless adventure reborn in crisp, vivid sound.

Transcript

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[Andrew Rines / Host]

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 / Lone Ranger]

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi O Silver. The Lone Ranger. General Mills, makers of Cheerios the Oat cereal that's ready to eat, Betty Crocker mixes and Wheaties, the breakfast of champions present by special recording. The Lone Ranger. Hello friends, this is the Lone Ranger. I'd like you to listen to something

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

all over the country in every direction. How ya, how ya doing? Is a question. And here's one the Haphaz happy people have to say.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Okay, okay, you know that's right. People in various parts of the country have different accents, perhaps, or dress a little differently. But the ones with plenty of drive, the go getters, have one thing in common. They're careful about their diet. They see to it that they eat a good, honest breakfast every day. And a breakfast built around wheat couldn't be better for you. Wheat is real man food. So bear in mind, keep on eating

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

your wheelies and you'll be new and okay.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the daring and resourceful mask 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.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Come on, Silver.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Let's go, big fella. Are you Silver?

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Away.

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Fuller, owner of the Bar F Ranch, was at breakfast with his mother, a small but wiry woman, and with his 10 year old son, Bobby, whose mother had died when he was born. Bobby, there's no reason to gulp your food like that. Take your time.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

But, Dad, I have to hurry. I'm gonna ride to the roundup with Fuzzy. He said I could.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Fuzzy had no right to tell you you could do that. The cattle got out of hand. Anything might happen. Oh, Bobby, you're staying here.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Aw, gee, dad.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Fuzzy said I could forget what Fuzzy said. That cowpoke is too gabby for his own good. Now, Mother, no use for you to interfere.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

I say let Bobby go. He has to learn ranching and the earlier he starts, the better. Well, gosh, Dad, I knew you'd change your mind. Better get along. Bobby's waiting for you. All right, Grandma. Goodbye, dad.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Now, hold on, Bobby. I didn't say by thunder. I'll tell Fuzzy to go on in.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Wait, Tom.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Listen, Mother. You heard me tell Bobby.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Oh, so, son, I think you're riled because Bobby's fond of Fuzzy and tags along with him so much.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Mother, you know that's not so. It's just that I.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Sit down and finish your breakfast, Tom.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Yeah, might as well. Fuzzy left Bobby in a grove on a slope overlooking the valley. What? He went to help in the roundup. For some time, Bobby stood watching the cowboys at work in the valley. His horse moved back through the grove, nibbling at the undergrowth. Suddenly, the horse plunged wildly and whinnied.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Blackie, what's the matter? Come here, Blackie.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

The horse, frightened by a reptile, galloped back through the grove without heeding Bobby's call. The boy, intent upon catching his horse, followed. At first he ran as fast as he could. Then, tiring, he continued to walk in the direction the horse had gone.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

I have to catch Blackie. I have to. But he's out of sight. I'll keep going till I find him.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Bobby felt no fear and moved determinedly through the brush as he searched for the runaway. Finally, he stopped on the rim of a canyon. A small herd of cattle was being driven along the bottom of the canyon. And Bobby was relieved to see a man wearing a sombrero riding ahead of them.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

There's one of the cowhands. Those must be some of Dad's cattle. Maybe the men have seen Blackie.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Bobby was about to call out when he caught sight of the riders behind the herd.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Gosh. Three Indians. Maybe they're stealing some of Dad's cattle. I have to tell Fuzzy.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Bobby turned to retrace his steps, but stopped with a gasp as he saw a painted and feathered Indian standing a short distance away with tomahawk raised.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Gosh.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Boy not make noise. Him go down past the canyon. Bobby stared a moment at the leering face of the savage. Then without a sound, walked in the direction the Indian pointed and started down a steep path into the canyon with the Indian close behind. As they went down the path, the Indian signaled his companion. When the boy reached the bottom of the canyon, the others had left the herd and were waiting. The man wearing the sombrero was a Mexican. He spoke first. Where did the boy come from? Him watch from rim of canyon. It's not good. What are you doing here alone, young one?

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

My. My horse ran away. I found him. I saw you with the cattle in the canyon. And I knew you must be stealing my father's longhorn.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

So you live at the Bar F?

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

No. Yes. My father owns it. He's gonna be awful mad when he finds out you stole his cattle. Mister,

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

you are brave for such a small one. You will come with us to the Indian village so your father will not know about the cattle.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

No. I have to go home.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

You are not going home, little amigo.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Not right now.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I am Carlos. I shall take you on my horse to the. Later in the hills. The Lone Ranger and Tonto stopped to mend a broken stirrup strap. As he mended the strap, the masked man was saying. This is a territory where there's been so much cattle rustling lately, Tono. So far the crooks have been able to get away with it. Ah. Black Eagle leave Indian reservation with Comanche renegades. Maybe them the crooks. It wouldn't surprise me in the least to find out Black Eagle and his braves are responsible for all the rustling. This territory is close to the border and it would be easy to get the cattle across. Isn't that right, Silver? Must hear something. Ah. Me here. Hoof beats. Look. Me see one horse without rider. Come along trails now scout and stop the horse tunnel. Easy, Scout. Easy, fella.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Get him up.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

A few moments later, Tonto returned, leading Bobby's horse. Oh, Scott. Oh, Father. Easy, Scout. Easy, Father. Did you see anyone on foot or lying on the trail? Let me look. Not see anyone. The rider may have been thrown and hurt. We'll backtrack the horse's trail and try to find the owner. Here's a lead. The other horse, Toto. Easy.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Steady. Begin.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Easy, fellow. All right, let's go. Come on, Tula.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Come, Scout.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Meantime, Fuzzy and a few of the men who were ready to go back to the bunk house rode up the slope from the valley to meet Bobby. As they approached the grove, Fuzzy spoke uneasily.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

I thought Bobby'd be on the edge

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

of the grove waiting.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

I gonna see him anyway. Well, we'll look around, try to find him. Please find his trail. Hit.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Hit.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Hit.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger and Tonto had reached the grove and stopped at the spot from which the horse, Blackie, had bolted. Look, Kimosabe, we see plenty. Sign here. Yes, we'll be able to trail the boy from here. As they examined the ground, Fuzzy and the cowpoke suddenly came into view over a rise. Well, here comes trouble. Do as he says, fellow.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Couple of outlaws. And look. By thunder, they have Bobby's horse. Where's the boy? Mister, you don't talk and talk straight and fast. I'll plug you right now.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

We found this horse without a rider on the trails some distance from here.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

I think you're lying. You found us some distance from here. Why are you here?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

We backtracked to locate the owner. You spoke of a boy. I know you know about him.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

That mask says that you're an outlaw, mister. What's more, if you backtrack the horse like you say, you'd have found the boy if he'd have been shown or something.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Gory flyin.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Fuzzy.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Make him tell the truth.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

I think we ought to plug both of them and follow that trail back till we find Bobby.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger glanced quickly at Totto. He realized Fuzzy meant what he said and that the situation called for quick action. Fuzzy and the few men with him were closely grouped. Without taking his eyes from Fuzzy's face, the masked man signaled Silver with a slight movement of his heels. The Intelligence stallion suddenly sprang forward right into the group, horses rearing and kicking. While Fuzzy and his men fought to control their fighting horses. The masked man and Indian drew their weapons and the cowpokes found themselves staring at a double brace of guns. Drop your guns, all of you.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

No.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I'LL not.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

My wrist.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I'll drop the gun.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

He's too fast, man. Better drop him. All right.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Now I'll tell you again. We're not outlaws. And we know nothing about the boy who rode that horse. We tried to be of help, but since you're so pigheaded, we'll leave. Let's go. Totto.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Steady by Steady. Get down and get your guns quick, man. And we'll trail those two and gun them on sight.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

I'm as worried about Bobby as Tom is. But there's no use running wild and trying to find the masked man and Indian and shoot him down. If the men do that, we won't know what did happen to Bobby. Yeah, that's right, ma'. Am.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

There.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

That'll soon be all right. Thanks.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Thanks.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Now, I'm going to ride that grove you told me about and see if I can pick up Bobby's trail. All Tom and the others seem to think about is getting that masked man an Indian. Ma', am, it's dangerous for a woman

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

like you to go out there. Anyway, what would you know about trailing?

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

I came west as a girl, and I've lived my life here. You men folks don't realize what we women of the west can do, Jim. We're used to hardship and trouble. Now, you go to the bunkhouse and rest. I'll saddle old Betsy, get my bonnet and shawl and do what I can to find my grandson Bonnie.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Meanwhile, when the Lone Ranger and Toto were certain they had lost their pursuers, they turned their horses back toward the grove. Tom Fuller and the rest of his ranch hands had already gone there and picked up the trail of Fuzzy and his men. As the masked man and Indian approached the grove from a new direction, Tonto asked, why we go back to Grove Kimasabe? The cowboy said a boy was riding the horse horse we found. I hope to pick up his trail in the grove and try to find the youngster. Ah, that good. Someone's in the grove. It woman Kimasabi. But look at ground. Ride slow. She sees us. Yet she doesn't seem to be frightened.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Stop.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Wait. We'll approach slowly. She may draw a gun. Easy, Silver Mo. Easy.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Easy.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Easy. From her small woman have gray hair. Not look like a cryus garment. Good afternoon.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Good afternoon,

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

fella. We've come to help. We'll not harm you.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

I'm not afraid.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Mrs. Fuller calmly stared at the Lone Ranger and tottle for a moment. Then she smiled and introduced herself, saying she was convinced they were not outlaws and she'd be grateful for their help. She bravely insisted that she accompany the masked man and Indian while they trailed her grandson. The boy's footprints led them to the rim of the canyon. From there, they followed Bobby's trail down the steep path. In the canyon, they stopped and Tonto pointed out signs which indicated Bobby had been put onto a horse. He also reported that small herd of cattle go through canyon. Indians drive them.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

How can you tell that?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Me see mark. The Indian ponies. Them not wear shoes. They must be some of Black Eagle's braves, Tonto. Bobby may have seen them stealing his father's cattle, though they took the boy with him.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

What will they do to Bobby?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Don't worry, Mrs. Fuller. I feel sure we'll find Bobby unharmed. You can help us now by going back to find your son in his ranch hands. Have them follow the trail left with a herd. We'll go on ahead.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

All right, mister. I'll go find Tom.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Good. We'll need their help. Tell them to hurry. And don't worry, Mrs. Fuller. Adios.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Goodbye. Get up. Get up there.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

She's a fine woman. Tottle. Ah, plenty brave. All right, let's go. Easy. Easy, Fuller.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Come on.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Get him up. Black Eagle and a band of 12 renegade Comanches had put up wigwams in a secluded hollow far back in the hills. The stolen cattle grazed just beyond the wigwams held there to be driven across the border in the morning. Black Eagle felt secure. He was certain that anyone hunting the boy would follow the trail of his horse, which had gone in a different direction. As an extra precaution, Carlos and the braves with him had driven the cattle in a shallow stream for some distance before taking them to the village. The wigwams were in a circle, and in one of them, Bobby lay with his hands and feet tied. Bobby tried to be brave, but as dusk began to fall, he felt frightened and lonely.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Dad will find me. I know he will. He has to find me. He just has to.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Toto knew the tricks of Indians, so he and the Lone Ranger had been able to follow the cattle in spite of Carlos's attempt to throw off pursuit. The masked man and Indian finally located the village and stopped in the shadows. Nearby, they saw some of the braves gathered near a campfire in some sort of powwow. While a single Brave at each end of the Hollow acted as guards. The Lone Ranger counted 12. Finally, he outlined a plan. Otto, there's six wigwams in that circle. No one seems to be guarding them. I'll go to three. You investigate the other three. Creep up behind each wigwam. Make a small hole with your knife so you can see inside. But be careful. The shadows are just deep enough to help us. If you see the boy, cut the back of the wigwam and bring him out. All right, let's go. A short time later in the wigwam, Bobby lay trying to hold back the sobs.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

I want to go home. I want my dad.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Quiet, Bobby. Who are you? Quiet, Bobby. We leave through the opening I made in the back of the wigwam. Here, I'll untie you. Turn this way. This rope over this knock pretty hard. Just a second now. Easy there.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Golly. You wear a mask.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Never mind that. I'll take you back home. Take my. You better look out front. Your braves have kept her expired.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

An Indian from another tribe. He was sneaking behind me.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Wima, what's happened? It caught my Indian friend who came to help. Now, Bobby, listen closely. Go through that opening I made. Crawl through the brush of the woods. Get behind the big cottonwood there and wait.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

All right.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger waited and watched Bobby until he reached the tree unseen. Then the masked man turned and peered through the front opening. He saw Toto surrounded by the Comanches and unholstered his guns for instant action. The chief was speaking.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Enough from our pride, my flesh.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger saw two braves spring forward. Each grasped one of Toto's arms, holding it in a vice like grip. Toto's profile was visible from the wigwam as the chief drew a knife, held it high, then stepped in front of the masked man's friend. The Lone Ranger knew the time had come to act. Me send this Indian grave as offering to great spirit. As the knife started downward, the Lone Ranger fired. The Lone Ranger ready to die, fighting to save his friend. Toto sprang forward, both guns blazing. Then a welcome sound was heard. Tom Fuller, leading about 30 men, galloped into the village with guns barking. Within a short time, the Comanches were subdued and those who were not wounded surrendered. Tom spoke to the masked man as his men took charge of the prisoners. Mister, we saw you heading toward that yelping band of savages as we rode into the village. You sure have nerve. Thanks. My friend was in danger.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Ho. Bu. Well, Tom, here's Bobby. He was waiting right where the mask man said. He was. Hi, dad.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Come here, son. I'm sure glad you're safe.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

The mask man saved me. They were going to take me away with him.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I'm sure beholden to you, mister. Oh, here comes my mother. She was waiting back in the woods. Let me help you down, mother.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Thank you, son. Oh, Bobby. Bobby, are you all right? Yes, Grandma.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Your mother and your son are both very brave, Mr. Fuller. Mr. My mother told us all about you and the Indian. Tado, I'm sorry we caused you so much trouble. Thanks a million for finding Bobby and stolen kettle. That's all right. I will leave now. We'll notify the troopers to come after those renegades. So guard them well. I sure will. Let's go, Tono. Adios, everybody.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Adios. Bye. Gosh, Dad, I like him. So do I. Bobby. He's a mighty fine man.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I reckon you have better judgment of folks than we men have, Mother. I sure wonder who that masked man is.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

So do I. Well, I found out from the Indian while we were trailing Bobby. When he told me who the masked man is, I knew he was the one man who'd find Bobby if anyone could. You see, he's the Lone Ranger.

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I sold my car in Carvana last night.

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

No, you don't understand. It went perfectly. Real offer down to the penny. They're picking it up tomorrow. Nothing went wrong.

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

That is the problem. Nothing in my life goes as smoothly. I'm waiting for the catch.

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

That's exactly what a catch would want me to think.

[Mrs. Fuller / Bobby / Supporting Characters]

Wow.

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I need to knock on wood.

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

What is this table wood?

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Oh, yeah, it's a World cup holder.

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Every car holds every cup.

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Carvana made it. They buy and sell cars. So they made a car cup holder.

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Got any good cups lately?

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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