Two Boys and Their Dad | The Lone Ranger (01-16-52)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns: "Two Boys and Their Dad" | The Lone Ranger (01-16-52)

Episode Overview

This digitally restored classic Lone Ranger episode, presented by host Andrew Rhynes, transports listeners to the golden age of radio drama. “Two Boys and Their Dad” centers on themes of family, sacrifice, and identity, unfolding in the backdrop of the American West. The story brings together the Manley family, an orphaned boy named Billy, and the ever-heroic Lone Ranger, whose timely intervention unravels a long-held secret.

Key Discussion Points and Story Breakdown

1. Widow Jones’s Dying Request and Billy’s Ordeal

• [05:02–07:59]
  • Mrs. Manley is asked by her dying neighbor, Widow Jones, to care for Billy, the widow’s young son. Jones fears for Billy's future, as his only other relation—a grandmother in Dry Rock—is described as "mean tempered."
  • The emotional weight of the ask:
    • Mary Manley: “Sarah told me Billy’s grandmother is very mean tempered. She felt that the boy would lead a very unhappy life with the old woman. That’s why Sarah wanted me to take Billy for a while. At least long enough for him to get over the shock of her death." [06:33]
  • Mrs. Manley vows to keep Billy alongside her own son, Ted.

2. Tensions Between Ted and Billy

• [08:45–11:19]
  • As Billy adapts to his new home, he and Ted, close in age and appearance, constantly quarrel. Ted is jealous and resistant, and Mrs. Manley fears she can't keep Billy long-term.
  • Mary Manley to her husband: “Billy and Ted go from one fight to another. They just don't agree on anything." [10:48]
  • Buck Manley, the father, is more sympathetic toward Billy, recognizing his late wife's debt to Sarah Jones.

3. A Gift to Bridge Differences

• [11:25–13:09]
  • In an attempt to bond the boys, Buck brings home ponies for both, hoping shared adventure will foster camaraderie. For the briefest moment, the conflict between the boys fades as they bond over excitement.

4. Disaster at the Creek – Rescue and Bravery

• [13:40–16:36, 18:36–19:54]
  • The boys ride together to a creek, where Ted, disregarding Billy's warnings, dives in and is injured. Billy bravely attempts a rescue.
  • The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive just as both boys are in mortal peril, the masked hero undertaking a dangerous rescue in the rushing current.
  • The Lone Ranger to Billy: “Don’t be frightened. I’ll hold him. You grasp my shoulder.” [16:10]
  • Tonto's rope and the Lone Ranger's quick thinking save both boys, who are taken to the nearby mission to recover.

5. The Truth Emerges – Identity Revealed

• [20:49–22:23, 26:08–29:43]
  • While the boys recover, conversations with the mission’s padre and a series of past recollections reveal a decades-old secret: Billy and Ted are in fact twin brothers, separated at birth due to confusion and heartbreak following the death of Sarah Jones’s husband.
  • The doctor’s telegraph confirms the twins’ birth—an astonishing revelation to the Manleys.
  • The Lone Ranger: “You see, Billy is really your own son... Billy and Ted are twins.” [27:20–27:32]
  • Mary Manley, upon hearing the truth: “Yes. Yes, darling. It's really true. You'll be ours always.” [29:22]
  • Joy and unity overtake the family; fighting between the boys is transformed by discovery of brotherhood.

6. The Lone Ranger’s Quiet Departure

• [30:03–30:46]
  • True to form, the Lone Ranger and Tonto leave quietly after reuniting the family, exemplifying the selfless heroism at the heart of the series.
  • Padre, explaining the masked man's departure: “He and Tonto have left quietly. He needs neither apologies nor thanks. Your newfound happiness is his reward. You see my friends, he’s the Lone Ranger.” [30:13]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• The Lone Ranger’s Rescue:
  “If you lose his hold, they'll be dashed to pieces over the falls.” – The Lone Ranger warns of the creek’s danger as he prepares to save the boys. [15:33]

• Reconciliation & Realization:
  Ted Manley: “But I wish we were brothers now. I wouldn't fight with him anymore. He saved me.” [21:28]
  Billy Jones: “I wish we were, too.” [21:33]

• Surprise Revelation:
  The Lone Ranger: “Billy is really your own son... Billy and Ted are twins.” [27:20–27:32]
  Mary Manley: “Yes. Yes, darling. It's really true. You'll be ours always.” [29:22]

• Final Blessing:
  Padre: “Heaven is due. Thanks for returning a lost lamb to the fold. Billy, my son. I'm sure there's great happiness in store for you.” [29:35]

Timestamps for Essential Segments

• 05:02–07:59 – Widow Jones’s death and Billy’s fate
• 08:45–11:19 – Difficulties between Ted and Billy
• 11:25–13:09 – Ponies bring hope for friendship
• 13:40–16:36, 18:36–19:54 – The life-saving rescue at the creek
• 20:49–22:23 – Initial hints of a larger family secret
• 26:08–29:43 – The secret of the twins revealed & family reunification
• 30:03–30:46 – The Lone Ranger and Tonto depart quietly, leaving peace behind

Episode Tone and Style

The storytelling is classic western melodrama—warm, earnest, and suspenseful—with rich soundscapes that immerse listeners in the old frontier. The dialogue is sincere, reinforcing themes of selflessness, family, and redemption, characteristic of The Lone Ranger series.

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For those who never experienced this golden age radio adventure, “Two Boys and Their Dad” is a compelling listen—full of twists, emotional depth, and the unshakable spirit of the Lone Ranger.

Transcript

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[Andrew Ryans]

Welcome to the Oldtime Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Ryans 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.

[Narrator]

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

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[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Toto, 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.

[Buck Manley]

The Lone ranger rides again.

[Narrator]

Mrs. Manley, a neighbor from a nearby ranch, stood at the bedside of the Widow Jones and listened as the dying woman pleaded with her to take the widow's young son, Billy. After Mrs. Manley promised to take the boy for a Short time, she reached out and patted the widow's hand, saying.

[Mary Manley]

I promised to take Billy as you asked, Sarah. But I'm sure it isn't going to be necessary. You'll get well again. And Sarah. Sarah. Doctor. Doctor, you'd better come in.

[Dr. Norton]

What is it, Mrs. Manley?

[Mary Manley]

Well, the way she looks, Doctor, I think she's unconscious.

[Dr. Norton]

It's all over, Mrs. Manley. Widow Jones is dead.

[Mary Manley]

Dead? Poor Sarah.

[Dr. Norton]

Come, let us step into the next room. She asked to speak to you alone. Did she manage to tell you what was on her mind?

[Mary Manley]

Yes, Doctor. Yes, she did. Was about her boy, Billy.

[Dr. Norton]

Poor lad. He's an orphan.

[Mary Manley]

Now, I know this will be a shock to him.

[Dr. Norton]

Are there any close relatives who might take the boy?

[Mary Manley]

He has a grandmother in Dry Rock, south of here. But she always resented the marriage of her son to Sarah. Has had very little to do with Billy or his mother since the boy's father died.

[Dr. Norton]

I see. But under the circumstances, I'm sure she'd be willing to take the boy. After all, he is her grandson.

[Mary Manley]

Sarah told me Billy's grandmother is very mean tempered. She felt that the boy would lead a very unhappy life with the old woman. That's why Sarah wanted me to take Billy for a while. At least long enough for him to get over the shock of her death.

[Dr. Norton]

Poor woman. Her only thought seems to have been for her son.

[Mary Manley]

Yes. Yes, it was, Doctor. Sara's whole life was wrapped up in that boy.

[Dr. Norton]

You have a boy, don't you, Mrs. Manley?

[Mary Manley]

Yes. My boy Ted is about Billy's age. I'll keep my promise and take Billy a while. Perhaps having another boy around will soften the blow of losing his mother.

[Dr. Norton]

You must have been a good friend to the widow Jones to make such a promise. I'm sure it's best for the boy right now.

[Mary Manley]

Sarah and I were good friends. Doctor.

[Dr. Norton]

Have you known her long? Has she lived around here very long?

[Mary Manley]

Sarah and her husband lived on this ranch until almost 12 years ago. Her husband died just before my son was born. I remember it so well because no doctor was available. Sarah practically saved my life. They stopped the stage out on the trail and brought in a doctor at the last minute. He was on his way to St. Louis.

[Dr. Norton]

I see.

[Mary Manley]

I was seriously ill and I remembered little. But when he saw I was out of danger, he went on. Sarah nursed me until I was well again.

[Dr. Norton]

I noticed her boy when I came in.

[Mary Manley]

Yes. Right after my boy Ted was born, Sarah left here. She said she was expecting a child while she was away. Her boy Billy was born. She came back here two years ago.

[Dr. Norton]

Too bad the father didn't live to see his son. Billy seems like a nice boy.

[Mary Manley]

Yes. Yes, he is. I understand he and my boy were born a few months apart. Well, Doctor, I'll find the boy and take him home with me. As I promised. I'll break the news to him as gently as I can.

[Narrator]

It was three weeks later when the doctor decided to drop by the Manly ranch. And see how Billy Jones was getting along. He was in the large living room talking to Mrs. Manley.

[Dr. Norton]

How's Billy getting on, Mrs. Manley? I suppose with two boys, you have your hands full.

[Mary Manley]

Yes, Doctor, I really do. Billy is a lovable boy. And he should make a good playmate for my Ted. But Ted seems to resent any attention that's given to Billy. And they get into frequent fights. I'm afraid I'll have to send Billy to his grandmother before long.

[Dr. Norton]

Well, now, that's too bad. The widow Jones dreaded having the boy go to live there. But I suppose he'll have to sooner or later.

[Ted Manley]

You know, I'm awful hungry.

[Dr. Norton]

Well, Billy, how are you getting along here?

[Ted Manley]

I'm not Billy. My name's Ted Manley, and I live here.

[Mary Manley]

Yes, this is my own son, Doctor. Go into the kitchen, son, and get some milk.

[Ted Manley]

All right, Mom. And I want some bread, too.

[Dr. Norton]

Funny, I could have sworn that was the Jones lad. Of course, I've seen him only a couple of times.

[Mary Manley]

Boys do look somewhat alike. I've thought of that before. But naturally, I think my own boy is better looking.

[Dr. Norton]

Of course.

[Billy Jones]

Where's Ted, Mother Manley?

[Mary Manley]

He's in the kitchen getting something to eat.

[Billy Jones]

I'm hungry, too.

[Mary Manley]

All right. You go along and eat with Ted.

[Billy Jones]

Yes, ma'.

[Mary Manley]

Am.

[Dr. Norton]

I think the resemblance is remarkable.

[Ted Manley]

You took the biggest flight.

[Billy Jones]

I did not.

[Mary Manley]

Give it to me or I'll take.

[Ted Manley]

It away from you.

[Billy Jones]

You better not try it.

[Mary Manley]

See what I mean, Doctor? I better go out and settle this before they start a fight.

[Narrator]

That evening, after the boys were sleeping. Mrs. Manley sat down to have a serious talk with her husband.

[Mary Manley]

Buck, I'm afraid we're going to have to send Billy to his grandmother's sooner than we intended.

[Buck Manley]

Oh, now, Mary. What's a hurry? From what I hear of that old curmudgeon, the poor boy would have a heck of a time.

[Mary Manley]

Buck, you're not around during the day. Billy and Ted go from one fight to another. They just don't agree on anything.

[Buck Manley]

That sort of squabbling doesn't mean anything, Mary. It's good for him. I used to battle with my brother all the time. I'm sort of getting to like that Billy. Seems like my own boy at times.

[Mary Manley]

Well, just the same.

[Buck Manley]

Look, Mary, Ted was born while I was away on a cattle drive. And if it hadn't been for Sarah, well, maybe you or Ted might not be here now. Well, let's keep him a while longer anyway.

[Mary Manley]

All right. But it's mighty trying to hear them at each other's throat every five minutes.

[Buck Manley]

I'm bringing a couple of ponies over from the Bar X spread tomorrow. Just borrowed them for the boys to ride. That ought to keep them quiet a while.

[Mary Manley]

Buck, you're too soft hearted, but. But I like you for it. The boys will get a surprise when they see those ponies. They'll get along better. Perhaps after the ponies. ARR.

[Narrator]

The following morning, the two boys stood beside Mrs. Manley on the ranch house porch. Their faces were aglow with excitement as they waited.

[Ted Manley]

How long do we have to wait, Mom?

[Mary Manley]

Ted, don't be so impatient. Why can't you wait quietly like Billy does?

[Ted Manley]

But it isn't his father who's bringing something to show us. So that's why Billy doesn't get tired of waiting.

[Mary Manley]

Ted, don't say that.

[Ted Manley]

But it's true. Daddy's my father.

[Billy Jones]

He told me I could. I could call him dad sometimes if I wanted to.

[Ted Manley]

But he isn't really.

[Mary Manley]

Ted. Stop at this instant or I'll send you inside.

[Ted Manley]

But, mom, why should Billy hide it?

[Mary Manley]

Ted?

[Billy Jones]

I wish he was my real dad. I never remember having him.

[Mary Manley]

Well, both of you close your eyes quick. Your father's coming with the surprise.

[Buck Manley]

Hey, boys, look here.

[Billy Jones]

Ponies. Oh, are you gonna let us ride them?

[Buck Manley]

Sure. Come on down here.

[Mary Manley]

Now take it easy, boys. You'll scare them away.

[Ted Manley]

I want this one.

[Buck Manley]

Now hold on, Ted.

[Ted Manley]

You wait, boy.

[Billy Jones]

It's all right, dad. Manley, let Ted have that one. This one is nice, too.

[Buck Manley]

All right, then. Now hit leather, both of you. Let's see how you ride.

[Ted Manley]

Steady, boy. I'll ride better than you, Billy. Dad showed me how to ride.

[Billy Jones]

Steady, boy. Well, I didn't have anyone to show me how, but I can ride pretty well. Now be careful, both of you, and.

[Mary Manley]

Don'T go very far.

[Buck Manley]

All right, you cowpokes, hit the trail.

[Ted Manley]

Come on there.

[Billy Jones]

Get out. Get out there. Get out. Come on.

[Ted Manley]

Come on.

[Buck Manley]

Look at him go, would you?

[Mary Manley]

They certainly are happy together right now.

[Buck Manley]

Yep. Maybe we better keep Billy here all the time.

[Mary Manley]

Mary, we'll wait a while before we make a serious decision like that. Buck. Come on in and have some coffee.

[Billy Jones]

We better not go any farther, Ted. Maybe we ought to turn back now.

[Ted Manley]

Oh, you're always worrying.

[Mary Manley]

Hey, look.

[Ted Manley]

There's a creek just ahead.

[Billy Jones]

Come on. Get out, boy. Get out. Get out there, boy. Whoa. Whoa.

[Ted Manley]

Golly, that looks cool. Steady, steady. Let's go swimming.

[Billy Jones]

We better not steady there, boy. We've come a long way from anyway. There's a curtain there. Looks strong too.

[Ted Manley]

Guess you can't swim. That's why you won't go in. But I'm going in.

[Billy Jones]

Well, I can swim, but I'm not going in.

[Ted Manley]

Scared, cat. I'm almost ready.

[Billy Jones]

Well, I'll watch the ponies. They might leave us if we don't watch them. And you better not swim long either.

[Ted Manley]

I'm gonna get a running start and dive right in.

[Billy Jones]

Hey, you better not dive in. Ted, you don't know what. Here I go. Ted. Where are you? Billy. My head. I must have hit his head on a rock. Ted. Hold on. I'm coming. Ted. Hey, Ted. Help. He's here, down the street. I have to get him. Just gotta.

[Narrator]

Meantime, two horsemen leisurely followed the trail along the bank of the creek. They were the Lone Ranger and his Indian companion, Toto.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll soon be at the mission. Toto isn't much farther.

[Dr. Norton]

Ah, it'd be good to see Padre again. Kimasabi.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes. You'll be expecting us. I remember the last time we were.

[Dr. Norton]

Who's over? Who's gone over there?

[The Lone Ranger]

Otto. I heard someone calling.

[Billy Jones]

Help him.

[The Lone Ranger]

That cry came from down the creek. Monsilva, get him up.

[Dr. Norton]

Scout.

[Mary Manley]

Look.

[Dr. Norton]

Kemo Sabi.

[The Lone Ranger]

There's a boy clinging to a rock in mid stream.

[Dr. Norton]

Ah. Him holding someone else. Water deep there. Current strong.

[The Lone Ranger]

I know. If you lose his hold, they'll be dashed to pieces over the falls.

[Dr. Norton]

Not good.

[The Lone Ranger]

Here, take my guns.

[Buck Manley]

I'm going after them.

[Dr. Norton]

Me come to?

[The Lone Ranger]

No, you move along the bank. Keep your lariat ready. I must get to.

[Billy Jones]

Help. Help. I'm slipping.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hold on.

[Narrator]

Although the Lone Ranger had entered the stream above the position of the boys in the water, he had to fight the strong current to keep from being carried past them. With long, powerful strokes, he gradually made his way until finally he reached out and grasped the rock Billy clung to.

[Billy Jones]

I can't hold on.

[The Lone Ranger]

You're holding another boy?

[Billy Jones]

Yes. He turned. I can't let him drown.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll get you to shore somehow. And don't be frightened. I'll hold him. You grasp my Shoulder.

[Billy Jones]

Yeah. Sir, Here he is. He slipped away. He's gone under.

[The Lone Ranger]

Swing to the rock quick. I'll get him.

[Billy Jones]

No. Come back. You'll both be carried over the falls.

[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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[Buck Manley]

It.

[Narrator]

Now to continue. As the boy Billy tried to transfer the unconscious Ted to the Lone Ranger, Ted suddenly slipped away into the current, leaving Billy clinging to the rock in midstream. The Lone Ranger immediately dove after the other boy.

[Billy Jones]

Come back, you both flown.

[The Lone Ranger]

I must find him.

[Narrator]

The masked man dove underwater and a moment later appeared on the surface holding Ted Manuel. The current had carried them both downstream toward the falls, and it was too strong for him to hold Ted and swim back to the rock where Billy clung. The Lone Ranger, holding Ted's head above water, struck out for the shore. Then he heard Tunnel call out.

[Buck Manley]

Keep it coming.

[The Lone Ranger]

Through a tunnel.

[Narrator]

The stalwart Indian stood a few seconds, gauging the distance, then through the snaking rope, which landed within reach of his masked friend. The lone rank grasp it and quickly looped it about Ted and himself. A few minutes later, with Totto's help, he reached the bank with a boy.

[The Lone Ranger]

Throw the lariat. The other boy, Toto. Hurry before he slips from the rock.

[Buck Manley]

Boy Ted.

[Narrator]

A few minutes more found Billy pulled to safety onto the bank, where he lay exhausted and gasping for breath. Tato and the Lone Ranger turned their attention to giving first aid to the exhausted Billy and the unconscious boy, Ted.

[The Lone Ranger]

You'll soon be all right, son. Toto. How about the unconscious boy?

[Dr. Norton]

Him get cut on head, but me think he'd be all right with plenty good care. Kimasabi.

[Billy Jones]

Ted. Where's Ted? Don't let.

[The Lone Ranger]

Easy, easy, son. Ted's going to be all right. Don't worry.

[Billy Jones]

The ponies. Our ponies.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll find your ponies. Now you lie quiet and rest a while.

[Dr. Norton]

Kimasabe.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Dr. Norton]

This one. Him breathe better now, but him need looking after.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll care for the boys while you go upstream and get the ponies. And we'll take them where they'll be properly cared for. The mission is close.

[Dr. Norton]

Ah, it good taken permission. Hardly see them get well. Me go get ponies. Then we come back to mission.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Tonto took the two boys to the mission where the padre made them comfortable. The boys were put on cots in one of the bedrooms and were soon sleeping. Normally, after a couple of hours, the padre and the Lone Ranger went in to observe the boys and found them awake.

[Dr. Norton]

Well, my son, how do you feel?

[Ted Manley]

I feel all right now, sir. Where are we?

[The Lone Ranger]

You're at the mission. This is the Padre.

[Mary Manley]

Oh.

[Ted Manley]

Billy told me not to go into the water. Hit my head when I dove. Billy saved me.

[Billy Jones]

That mask man saved both of us.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll have to get word to your people. Oh. What's your name, son?

[Ted Manley]

I'm Ted Manley, sir.

[Dr. Norton]

Buck Manley's boy?

[Ted Manley]

Yes, Padre.

[Dr. Norton]

You're fortunate, my son, to have such a brave boy as Billy for a brother.

[Ted Manley]

He's not my brother.

[The Lone Ranger]

Not your brother?

[Ted Manley]

No, sir. He's Billy Jones. He's staying with us for a while since his mom died.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, I understand.

[Ted Manley]

But I wish we were brothers now. I wouldn't fight with him anymore. He saved me.

[Billy Jones]

I wish we were, too. Someday soon they'll send me to Grandmother Jones. And I don't want to go. I wish I never had to go there.

[Dr. Norton]

Sometimes, son, our Creator moves in strange ways. Perhaps you'll not have to leave the ones you seem to love so much.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'd better send toddle to notify Mr. Manley that the boys are here and safe. Padre.

[Dr. Norton]

Yes, of course. But before you do that, amigo, I have something to tell you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Dr. Norton]

Rest now, boys. We'll return later with food.

[The Lone Ranger]

Padre, I was under the impression that those boys were brothers. There's such a strong resemblance.

[Dr. Norton]

My son, I have a story to tell you that may clear up a great deal of misunderstanding.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Dr. Norton]

About 12 years ago, a ranch hand from the Manly spread arrived at the mission asking for aid. I returned to the ranch with him to do what I could.

[Narrator]

After hearing the padre's story, the Lone Ranger decided to ride with Tonto to the Manly ranch. It was dusk when they stopped before the ranch house.

[The Lone Ranger]

You wait here, Toto. Mr. Manley?

[Buck Manley]

Yes, yes, Come in, Mask. What do you want?

[The Lone Ranger]

I came about your son and the other boy. They were nearly drowned, but they're safe now.

[Buck Manley]

Nearly drowned? Why, they were horseback riding. They weren't near the water. You're up to something. What is it?

[The Lone Ranger]

You're wrong, Mr. Manley. Both boys are at the mission, recuperating from an accident in the water.

[Buck Manley]

Hold on. Now I see it. You picked up those boys and recognized one of them as my son. You came here to ask ransom. Before I can get him back.

[Narrator]

The masked man suddenly took advantage of a lax moment on Manley's part and reached out, grasping the wrist of the rancher's gun armor.

[The Lone Ranger]

Drop that gun. Drop it. Well, that's better. Now perhaps you'll listen while I explain about your son.

[Billy Jones]

Buck.

[Mary Manley]

What's going on? I heard some. Oh, what's that masked man doing here?

[Buck Manley]

I figured this outlaw's holding our boy and Billy. That's what. He had the nerve to come here and ask for ransom money.

[The Lone Ranger]

Wait, please. Let me explain briefly.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger told what had happened and concluded by saying both boys are.

[The Lone Ranger]

At the mission under the care of the padre. They're both all right now.

[Mary Manley]

Those poor boys. We must go to them.

[Buck Manley]

I'm not so sure this stranger's telling the truth. How do I know that he is?

[The Lone Ranger]

You'll have to take my word for it. Right now. Hard reach, mister.

[Buck Manley]

Good work, man. He didn't see you come in the open door behind him.

[Narrator]

What's wrong, boss?

[Dr. Norton]

Looks like we caught an outlaw.

[Buck Manley]

Yeah. Keep him covered.

[The Lone Ranger]

Don't worry.

[Buck Manley]

Mary, get the rest of the hands here. Have one of them ride for the sheriff.

[Mary Manley]

But, Buck, what he told us about the boys and all may be true. We'd better lose.

[The Lone Ranger]

Look.

[Buck Manley]

An Indian in the doorway. He's holding two guns on us. Better drop the guns, boys, please.

[Mary Manley]

If they're shooting, someone will be killed. Buck, perhaps you're wrong about the mask, man.

[The Lone Ranger]

I explained why I came here. Mrs. Manley, there's no need for gunplay. You'll find the two boys at the mission as I've already told you.

[Buck Manley]

But that doesn't explain that mask, mister.

[Dr. Norton]

He must have maybe had better you come now.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, we'll leave. Should we try to stop, boss? I wouldn't if I were you.

[Buck Manley]

Easy man may have the upper hand right now.

[The Lone Ranger]

They're not convinced I told the truth. TTO you'll have to move fast. Come on.

[Narrator]

Easy, scout.

[Buck Manley]

Easy, feller.

[Dr. Norton]

Come on.

[Narrator]

Shortly after the Lone Ranger and Tottle galloped away from the Manly ranch house, Buck Manley drove the Buckboard around from the barn and stopped in front of the house to pick up his wife, Mary.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ho.

[Buck Manley]

Hold that. Ho. Ready, Mary?

[Mary Manley]

Yes, I'm ready.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll help you to the seat, ma'.

[Billy Jones]

Am.

[Mary Manley]

Thank you. We must hurry, Buck. If the boys are at the mission, as the masked man said, they may be hurt.

[Buck Manley]

As far as I'm concerned, that masked army was lying. But we'll go to the mission and make sure.

[The Lone Ranger]

What if he was lying, boss?

[Buck Manley]

The youngsters aren't at the mission by Jimmy. We'll trail him in the Indian till we find him. And if any harm has come to the boys, we'll gun those outlaws right in their tracks.

[Mary Manley]

Whether you believe it or not, I think we'll find the boys as the masked man said we would. Now drive on, or I'll take the reins myself.

[Buck Manley]

All right, all right. See you later, Fred. Get up there. Get up.

[Narrator]

It was later that night when Buck Manley and his wife Mary arrived at the mission and were met at the door by the Padre.

[Mary Manley]

Padre, I'm Mrs. Manley, and this is my husband. We were told that my son and another boy are here.

[Dr. Norton]

Your boys are here? And see what. Come right in.

[Buck Manley]

Well, then the masked hombre was telling the truth after all.

[Mary Manley]

I feel so ashamed, Buck. The way we treated him.

[Dr. Norton]

My masked friend understands he has a forgiving nature. Moreover, you owe him a great debt, my friends. You see, he saved both the boys from death in the rushing water.

[Mary Manley]

Father.

[Buck Manley]

Tarnation. Take it. Why didn't he say so?

[Mary Manley]

He tried to tell us, but you wouldn't listen.

[Dr. Norton]

No matter, since there's no harm done.

[Mary Manley]

The boys, Padre. Where are they? We must.

[Dr. Norton]

Before you go in to see them, there's a story you must hear, my friends. And the one who should tell you is the man who saved them, my masked friend. I'll call him. Will you come in, my son?

[The Lone Ranger]

Good evening, Mrs. Manley and Mr. Manley.

[Buck Manley]

Say, now, I guess there's things I ought to say.

[The Lone Ranger]

Forget what happened at the ranch. I realized you were upset.

[Mary Manley]

The padre says you have something to tell us.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, something very important, Mrs. Manley. You see, Billy saved Ted. What? He held him up until I could reach them.

[Buck Manley]

Well, I'll be darned. Mary, we really ought to keep that boy all the time.

[The Lone Ranger]

I think you will keep him. You see, Billy is really your own son.

[Mary Manley]

What?

[Buck Manley]

Hold on now. I'm mighty fond of Billy, but when.

[Dr. Norton]

You say that he Speaks the truth. My friends.

[The Lone Ranger]

Billy and Ted are twins.

[Mary Manley]

Twins? But I.

[The Lone Ranger]

Listen. Listen, please. When the boys were born, Mrs. Jones was your only attendant. The Padre made a short visit to the ranch. You were in a critical condition. Twins had been born. The doctor who was brought from the stage was known to the Padre today. He verified the fact that twin boys were born to you, Mrs. Manley.

[Buck Manley]

A doctor somewhere in St. Louis. How could he?

[The Lone Ranger]

After the Padre told me the story this afternoon, I used a new and quick method of telegraph. This is the reply I picked up a short time ago.

[Dr. Norton]

I see.

[Buck Manley]

I recall the incident when I was asked to leave the stage and attend Mrs. Manley. 12 years ago, twin boys were born. I left before Mrs. Manley regained consciousness. A Mrs. Jones was in attendance. I'm Dr. Norton.

[Mary Manley]

And Sarah Jones took one of my boys to. To raise as her own.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes. Evidently, the death of her husband a month before had affected her. She took Billy from you, then?

[Mary Manley]

That's why she made me promise to keep Billy a while. She hoped we'd grow to love him and keep him.

[Dr. Norton]

I'm sure that is what she hoped.

[Mary Manley]

Oh, my poor boy. To think that we all wonder.

[Buck Manley]

They look so much alike. We better get to see them, Mary.

[The Lone Ranger]

They're waiting to see you. And you have the news to break to Billy.

[Dr. Norton]

Come. I'll take you to them. My sons, you have visitors for whom you've been waiting.

[Billy Jones]

Mom and dad.

[Ted Manley]

Golly, I'm glad to see you.

[Buck Manley]

What about you, Billy?

[Billy Jones]

Well, I'm glad to see you, too. Awfully glad. But, well, you're not really my mom and dad, so.

[Buck Manley]

But we are, son. We are. We found you at last. Now we know that you're Ted's real brother and our son.

[Billy Jones]

Honest? Are you sure?

[Mary Manley]

Yes. Yes, darling. It's really true. You'll be ours always.

[Ted Manley]

Gallia. I have a brother.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yep.

[Buck Manley]

He's your twin brother. He was lost a long time, but now he's.

[Dr. Norton]

Heaven is due. Thanks for returning a lost lamb to the fold. Billy, my son. I'm sure there's great happiness in store for you.

[Buck Manley]

From now on, we'll sure be one happy family. Padre.

[Billy Jones]

If that masked man hadn't saved us, I wouldn't have found out that you're my mom and dad.

[Dr. Norton]

Your bravery in saving your brother was rewarded.

[Mary Manley]

Billy. My brave little son. We'll be so happy together.

[Ted Manley]

And we'll never fight either.

[Buck Manley]

I wonder.

[Mary Manley]

Oh, that mask. Stranger. He's done so much. And we owe him so much in the way of apologies and thanks. Padre. Who is he?

[Dr. Norton]

He and Tonto have left quietly. He needs neither apologies nor thanks. Your newfound happiness is his reward. You see my friends, he's the Lone Ranger.

[Mary Manley]

Sam.

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[Billy Jones]

Sam.

[Narrator]

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[Billy Jones]

Foreign.

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