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The devil delights, the Jim Jams, the banana flips. Treat yourself to some fresh memories. Treat yourself to a Mickey snack cake. Have a smile on us. With his faithful Indian companion total, 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 hoofbeats of the great horse, Silver. The lone ranger rides again. Come on, Silver. Let's go become. Are you Silver? We're traveling at a leisurely pace through the rock studded hills of southern Kansas. Suddenly the masked man exclaimed, Otto, look, he's been hurt. Come on, Silver. The lone ranger raced through Pete Higginside. We need our medical supplies, Otto. I'll see how badly he's wounded. Yes, but he's hurt badly. Let's get him in the head and shoulder, huh? It's a good thing we found him another half hour like this and he might have... He lose plenty of blood. Bush like me for the railroad money. What did he say? He mentioned bushwhikers. He had shirt from shoulder wounds. Good. I'll take care of his head wound. He moped an eye, Miss Abbey. Take it easy, stranger. A matchman. Todd and I stopped to help you. You're a crook. That's a natural mistake, friend. Shut up, Rob. Nothing left to steal it. He lose consciousness, Miss Abbey. We'll camp in the hills and take care of him until he's strong enough to be moved to town. Ah, Miss Abbey. Meanwhile, we'll do our best to find the men who shot him. As the masked man and Tonto bandaged the stranger's wounds, the gunman who had ambushed and robbed him near the Lazy S Ranch House. Ho, ho, ho! When they reached the corral, Jake Black pointed to a fine palomino. Hey, look, Lucky. The boss must have gotten back from fear. Yeah. Hey, Jake, Lucky. Oh, it's Windy. Heading this way on the double. The boss wants to see you two frontal. He at the house? Yeah, he got back from fear an hour ago. And he's plenty riled. About what? The law hung his brother's scar. Uh-oh. Hey, where you been? Looked all over the place for you. Yeah, well, you went to town for a while. Well, you'd better get the ranch house fast. The boss wants to talk to you, the cactus, Paulie, Juan and me. The others are there now waiting for us. I wonder what's on his mind. Jesse Ranson, the owner of the Lazy S, had murder in mind. A murder for which he was willing to pay. As he explained to the hard-faced crew of men assembled in the ranch house living room, I did my best to buy and bribe my brother out of that hanging. I went to play yet carrying $25,000. What? I'd have given the warden every time of it to save Scar's life. But it was no use. They hung him, huh, boys? Yeah. I left territorial prison swear and I'd get the men who put him behind bars. He was captured by a masked man and engine. Yeah. The lone ranger and tando. Well, if Scar hadn't killed two guards trying to rob the Wells Fargo office in Dodge City, he wouldn't have hung them. I took $25,000 to Fayette to buy Scar off. Yeah, that's right. There we go. I brought that cash back with me and I'll pay it to any one of you who brings me the masked man and the engine. $25,000. But before you get any ideas of going to the law with the story of my offer, remember one thing. I've got enough on each of you to send you to prison. Yeah. But we don't know where to find the lone ranger, tando. Finding him is your job. Chilling him is mine. All you got to do to earn $25,000 is find a lone ranger and tando and bring them to me. As Jesse Ransom's men filed from the ranch house living room, Jake took the stolen watch from his pocket to check the time. Ransom's beady black eyes flashed angrily as he snatched the watch from Jay's hand. Hey, what's the idea? Where'd you get this watch? I bought it. You're lying. I bought it in town. I've seen this watch lots of times. Pete Higgins' initials are in the back of it. You say them? Well, I bought it from Pete, boss. I heard Higgins say his mother gave him this watch on his 16th birthday. He'd die before he sell it. You'd better admit the truth, Jake. You stole it. All right, I stole it. What else did you get? Some cash. I know Higgins too well to believe he gave up without a fight. You must have shot him. Boss, look, I didn't... Don't worry about me turning you over to the law. I just want to be sure you won't be caught. Well, he doesn't know who shot him. You left him alive? Well, he was hit bad. Was he dead? If he wasn't killed outright, he couldn't have lived long after we left him. Where's the body? On the trail to his place. Oh, you chugheads! What's wrong? Why didn't you get rid of the body? What do you mean? Well, if you buried him somewhere, the law couldn't prove you killed him. Without a body, no one could prove murder. Yeah, yeah, I never thought of that. You'd better start thinking, Jake, or you'll end up like Scar. The end of a rope. Come on, Lucky, we'll get rid of the body. Yeah, the sooner the better, I reckon. You reckon right. I hope no one's found it yet. Oh, uh, before we leave, boss, I'll take back that watch. Don't worry, I don't want it. That watch could hang you. I'll not make the mistake of flashing it again. You're local if you keep it. You're the only one who knows I got it. Come on, Lucky. Yeah, I'm ready. So long, boss, and thanks for the advice. You can, uh, return the favor, Jake, by bringing me the Lone Ranger in town. That's easier said than done. Early in the afternoon, Jake and Lucky reached the place on the trail where they ambushed P. Higgins. Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, boy. He's gone, Jake. Someone must have found the body. I hope he was dead when I found him. was dead when I found him. This grounds too hard to show tracks take it's a week to follow a trail. Whoever found him might have taken him to town. We'll go there and ask questions. Right. Get up. The thieves went to Starville in an effort to learn whether or not a dead man had been brought to town but no one could throw any light on Pete Higgins whereabouts. Deeply puzzled by the disappearance of the ranchers body. Jake and Lefty headed for the Sundance Cafe. As they walked along Main Street Jake shook his head. I don't savvy it lucky. Neither do I. Someone must have found Higgins. He was too badly hurt to walk away from the ambush. Maybe he was. How far could you travel with bullet wounds in your head and shoulders. Not far I reckon. No no one could. All the same is gone. Well maybe some prospector found him and buried him or maybe he was married. Look at the red skin and just through rain in front of the cafe. What about him. I know him. I've seen him before. Oh I've more to worry about right now in a strange. His name is Tondo what I saw him once before Tondo. Yeah. 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We're not just a summertime thing. Now to continue as Tondo drew rain in town. Lucky Layton recognized it lucky. Are you sure that's time. Of course I'm sure he in his mask panel captured a couple of wrestlers down near the border. I saw the engine take the prisons to the sheriff's office coming this way. Oh how do you do. What are you doing in town. Me you want fine doctor. Oh well Doc Rowley lives in the cabin just down the street. Yeah it's the place with a pine tree in the yard. Thank me go get. Just a minute. You're a stranger around here aren't you. That's right. What's your name. Me Tonto Tondo. My partner and I are sure glad we could help me go see doctor. What did I tell you Jake. You're right. I'll bet my share of the cash we got from Higgins that the loan rangers around here somewhere. Those two travel together don't they. Yeah the mask man must need a doctor and didn't want to risk being seen in town so we sent the engine. That means the loan rangers sick or wounded. The engine will likely head for the loan rangers camp when he leaves here. Wait till the boss hears this Jake. Why tell him about it. Well he wants a mask man and tell him if we tell him around here windy cactus Baldy or one might be just to the reward he's offered for those two. Yeah but it's time to lead us to the mask man. We'll capture him and collect that twenty five thousand dollars ourselves and listen tangle him with the loan rangers risking for that much cash I'll take the risk if you're with me say so if not I'll get him myself. Well you think we can get away with it if I didn't think it could be done I wouldn't try it. All right I'll go along with you how you're showing sense. There's the agent he's coming on the doctor. Docs with him carry in his bank full of medicines we'll follow him when they leave town. Meanwhile in camp where the loan ranger waited for Tonto to return from town with a doctor Pete Higgins eyelids opened for the first time in many hours the rancher was fully conscious. He smiled gratefully as the mask man handed him a drink of water. Here you are. Thanks mister. Tell me who are you. Pete Higgins. I own a ranch about six miles from Starville. I reckon I've been bad. You're lucky to be alive. Do you know who shot you? Well I got a good look at both the ranch. One's name Jake Black and the other is Lucky Lidden. They work for Jesse Ranson. Ranson. You know him? Tonto and I captured a killer named Scar Ranson some time ago. I wonder if Jesse and Scar are related. I wouldn't know. What's that? He sounds like a horse and wagon. It's hidden this way. I asked Tonto to bring a doctor from town. Then it must be Doc Riley. I don't know who you are mister or why you're on the dodge but you've been mighty good to me and I won't forget it. We're not outlaws Pete. I'm glad we were able to help you. You see the buck board mister? Yes. Heavily bearded man's driving it and Tonto's riding alongside. As Tonto guided the wagon toward the campsite the loan ranger noticed a small cloud of dust rising some distance behind them. He studied it for several minutes and decided his Indian friend and the doctor had been followed. Tonto and the elderly doctor drew rain in the well-concealed camp. This is Dr. Sam Rowling. I'm glad to know you doctor. Howdy mister. The world happened to you Pete. This engine came to my place and described the man he and his pal found wounded. I recognized your description. A couple of busy rancents made an ambush. Tonto, what's that cloud of dust? Looks like riders come this way. They may have followed you from town. What do we do? We'll leave the doctor with Pete. We'll step out of sight. Unnoticed by Pete or Dr. Rowling a masked man and Indian moved away from the campsite. They were well concealed by brush and trees when Jake and Lucky cautiously approached the small clearing with drawn guns. As soon as he saw them Pete Higgins shouted. Look out Dr. Clay. You dirty, dry, gulching killer. I take it easy Pete. You're covered. You shut and rub me. Who brought you here? A masked man in red skin risked me. How'd you find this place? We followed you in the red skin from town, Doc. We didn't expect to find Pete at the end of the trail. Where is the masked man in town, Doc? Right here. Hey, what's that? Have your gun. As Jake and Lucky whirled who placed the low ranger, the masked man's colts roared. My shattered guns flew from the outlaws hands smashed beyond repair. Ask us to start. I'll give you one more gun. Lucky stared helplessly at his empty hand while Jake snatched a long blade at night from a sheath on his belt. I'll kill you. Gripping the knife Jake charged the masked man. As he sidestepped the attack, the masked man fired again. A silver bullet struck the blade of the knife, splintering the weapon in the killer's hand. All right, you. An instant later, the lone ranger swung his gun barrel against the side of Jake's head. The ambusher went down. Good for you, mister. I told that jughead you were too much for us. How warn you? Keep them covered, Tutto, or I'll search them. Me, Flavie. They've got my money. My paper is in my watch. Jake's got your watch. You will not cry fast no more. Oh, don't worry. I know when I'm late. That had any sense. I wouldn't have come here gunning for you, too. Why did you come gunning for us? I'll bet anything the rats came to finish me off. We didn't even know you were here. We came to get the masked man and his engine pal. What hit me? The lone ranger hit you, your mutton-headed idiot. I wish it had have been me. You and your smart ideas. Oh, my head. You chalked me into this. It was your idea. Electing the reward Jesse offered to the lone ranger and his pal. Who offered a reward for us? Jesse Ranson wants you and your pal. I don't know Jesse Ranson. You captured his brother Scar. Oh, so that's it. Jesse's offered $25,000 to the man who gets you and the engine. Why did he offer the reward? He wants to kill these two. Well, great day in the morning. Pete, did you know the masked man was the lone ranger? I know. I'm learning plenty. So am I, Pete. Lucky the boss will kill you when he finds out you talk. Yeah. Thanks to you, I'm in too much trouble now to worry about Jesse. Here are your papers, your money, and your watch, Pete. Thanks, Mr. We'll tie these men, Tonno, then take them to the sheriff. Pete and Dr. Rowley will travel with you and verify your story about them. And where you go? To Jesse Ranson's ranch. That foot on Jesse's place, Mr. and you'll stop lead. When you leave the sheriff's office, Tonno, come to the ranch. I may need help. When the lone ranger reached the vicinity of the lazy ass, he drew rain. Oh, oh, oh, oh, he's just gonna be caught. And see him silver in a grove of trees he waited in the darkness for some time. The moon was high overhead when he glanced at his watch. Tonno's had time to reach town. Returning the watch to his pocket, he checked his guns. Then, while clouds obscured the moon, he approached the lamplit ranch house. French doors gave a clear view of the living room, where Jesse Ranson sat at his desk checking accounts by the light of a brightly burning desk lamp. Flipping the latch on the door, the lone ranger stepped into the room. I understand you're looking for me, Ranson. You? For a moment, the startled ranch owner stared wide-eyed at the masked man. Then, he reached for a gun. The lone ranger's hands flashed to his host. Don't try to draw. What are you doing here? I heard about the reward you're offering for my capture. Who told you? Two of your own men. All right, those dirty squealers. I've got enough on them to tell them all. You'll have a chance to tell the law what you know. And at the same time, you can explain why you hired criminals. I've waited a long time to meet you, mister. You killed my brother. I turned him over to the law. He was on for murder. So, you planned to murder me. I would score to settle. I understand your bitterness, but you're on the wrong track. I have a right to be bitter. Scar was my only living relative. I'm sorry, but I... You're going to be a lot sorryer. Boys, help! That's enough, Jesse. You'll never get off this place alive, missus. You're true. As Jesse spoke, the lone ranger back toward the wall. An instant later, the door opened. Hey, what's the trouble, boss? Step inside and keep your hands away from your gun. A mask man. He's the lone ranger. The lone ranger. Get him when they kill him and I'll pay you. No, no, not me, boss. I'm not creating a leg with this chance. I'll tell the law you wanted. I'll see that you're going to tell you. I'd rather go to jail and risk stabbing a bullet. My hands are up, mister. Can't I count on any of you? My guns cover that mask man, boss. Juan Miguel spoke from the French door through which the lone ranger had entered the room. The swarthy skinned gunslinger grin triumphantly. You'll pay me $25,000 and I will kill him. The money's yours as soon as you pull the trigger, Juan. As Juan spoke, a gun roared in the darkness outside the ranch. A bullet struck the gunman's shoulder as Toto shot it. You got your cupboard. Yes, and I'm here to round up the lobby. It's a sheriff. I'll kill you. Keep your hands up, Jesse. You and your friend are still covered. He brings sheriff with posse chemo, somebody. Good work, Toto. If what Lucky and Jake said is true, four are Jesse's ranch hands or crooks. Lucky and Jake tell plenty on way to town. They told me all about the scheme to kill you and Toto, mister. If you have men enough with you to handle the prisoners, sheriff, Toto and I'll be on our way. Four of my deputies have the situation under control. In that case, we'll leave you. Come on, Toto. I left silver and a grove of cotton with trees. We'll get him and head for Oklahoma. Me ready to give him something. Adios, sheriff. So long, mister. The next time you come to this part of the country, I guarantee no one will be gunning for you. Thank you, sheriff. We may see you again. I hope so, mister. Well, Jesse, meeting that mask man's going to cost you a lot more than you figured. Right now, I wish I'd never heard of the Lone Ranger. I am all there. I'd like to just take a minute to talk to you about Merida Brown and Serve Rolls. As you know, Merida means all that's fresh and good that goes into and comes out of your oven. And Merida Brown and Serve Rolls are the ones that bake to a flaky golden brown in just six minutes. 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