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With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the planes 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! The young man who sat inside the stagecoach was quiet and unfriendly. Though Dan Reed, young nephew of the Lone Ranger, had ridden many miles in the same coach, no words had been spoken. Finally, as they neared Frontier Town, Dan decided to break the ice and start a conversation. We'll be in Frontier Town soon, sir. I know. Is this your first visit there? Yes. My name's Dan Reed, sir. I live near Frontier Town with friends. Really? Do you know anyone in town, sir? There's Rimrock Bridge just ahead. After we cross that stream and then the railroad tracks, we'll enter Frontier Town. Does the stage stop near the hotel? Oh, yes, sir. It stops at the Sunset Hotel. Thanks. But if anyone comes to stay a long time, they take a room at Mother Willard's rooming house. That would suit me better. I can show you where it is if you want me to, sir. We're going across Rimrock Bridge now. You better get my things together. That small bag on the seat there's mine. I'll hand it to you. Gee, I'm sorry. I dropped it. Why do you have to be so clumsy? Pick up the things and put them back in. Yes, son. Let them alone. Golly, I was just trying to... Oh, well, those are a doctor's instruments, aren't they? None of your business. Why do you have to be so snoopy? Golly, mister, I didn't mean to... Quiet. The nerves are rather jumpy today. Oh, that's too bad. I'm sorry. Idiot! You'll like this, Tom. Dr. Umin could use some help. He's the only doctor in town. See here, Dan. Don't let these instruments fool you. I'm a salesman, not a doctor at all. Oh, as a matter of fact, I was starving off here to see Dr. Drummond because of an order he sent in about new instruments. Oh, I see. My name's Garwood Ellis. Glad to know you, Mr. Ellis. We're almost to the hotel. I'll help you carry your luggage and show you the way to Mother Willard's rooming house. That's the rooming house just ahead. The last house on the side street. That'll do very nicely. There's a quiet section of the town. In here, sir. It's way out at the end of town. What are those hills out there? Those are the Enchanted Hills. What can I owe you, that boy, Dan Reedan? That's right, Mother Willard. I brought Mr. Ellis here. He wants a room. Glad to meet you, Mrs. Ellis. Thank you, Mrs. Willard. If you happen to have a room... Now you just call me Mother Willard, like all the rest do, Mrs. Ellis. Figure on staying long? I don't really know how long I'll stay yet. Have you been on the stagecoach from the east? Yes, I did. Now if you'd be kind enough... Where'd you come from? Well, look, man. If you don't have a room for me, perhaps I'd better go back to the hotel and... Oh, now, don't be so touchy. Lensakes, nobody takes offense at my questions around here. Just my way of being friendly, stranger. Dan can tell you that. That's right. But Mr. Ellis is tired after the trip, Mother Willard, so if you'll show him... Yes, he is. I should have thought of that. Come right on in. I'll give you a nice, comfortable room all to yourself. Good. Thanks, Dan, for helping me. I can manage the luggage now. All right, sir. Maybe we'll meet again soon. Of course you will, Dan. You come around any time you feel like it to see us. Thanks, ma'am. I'll be leaving now. Bye. Goodbye, Dan. I declare that's about one of the nicest boys around here. I don't know anything about his folks, but I certainly like Dan. Yes, I like him, too. He's very friendly. Now, if we can go inside... Oh, Dan, thanks. Of course we can. Come right on in, Mr. Ellis. I'll show you. Dan Reed went to the livery stable to get his horse, Victor. It was almost dusk when he arrived at the camp he shared with Tonto and the Lone Ranger in the Enchanted Hills, several miles northeast of Frontier Town. Ho, Victor! Ho, my ho, ho! Well, Dan, welcome home. They missed you. Well, thank you, sir. I sure missed you and Tonto. How, Dan? Hi! You have good time with Thunder Martin, Barrow Bell? I sure did, Tonto. Those two keep me laughing all the time. Me like them. Them plenty good company. Yes, and they're mighty good friends to all of us. And to each other in spite of their differences. Now, stage must have come in late, Dan. You take long time to get here. Oh, the stage was on time, but I showed a man on the way to Mother Willard's rooming house before I left Frontier Town. Someone from the stage, Dan? Yes, sir. He's stopping off here to see Doc Drummond. His name is Garwood Ellis, and he's a salesman. Salesman? Yes. He had a little bag that fell open. It had doctor's instruments in it. I thought he was a doctor at first, and, well, he seemed to make him angry. Then he told me he was selling the instruments. Strange you should be upset about that. Also strange about him stopping off here to see Doc Drummond to try to sell him medical instruments. Why, sir? Because, Dan, Doc Drummond has a kit of fine instruments for one thing. The other is that there aren't enough doctors in the whole western territory. It makes such a trip out here worthwhile for any salesman. Well, that's right, Dan. Golly, then I wonder why he told me that. I wonder the same thing, Dan. If I was my curiosity, I'd like to make it a point to know more about Garwood Ellis. A few days later, Dan and Tonto were in the general store buying a few supplies. Oh, is there anything else? No. No, not all for now. All right, here's your package. Here comes Mother Willard, Tonto. That's Mother Willard all right. Well, for Dan's sake, Dan, read. Morning, Mother Willard. Oh, this is Tonto. How are you, son? Thought you were coming round to see that friend of yours, Miss Ellis. Well, I haven't been into town since Mr. Ellis arrived. How is he? To tell you the truth, I'm worried about that young man, Dan. Moves and paces in his room all the time. Hasn't been outside since the day he come there to my rooming house. He hasn't? We said he was going to call on Doc Drummond. Matter of fact, Doc Drummond came to the house yesterday to see one of the rumors. Oh, he did? Well, maybe young fellow see Doc Drummond then, Dan. Oh, but no, he didn't at all. You see, being worried about him like I am, I went up and knocked on his room door. He opened the door a crack and asked what I wanted. Gee. Yep. And then we're not holding. Maybe he better let Doc Drummond talk to him. He says, please, Mrs. Willard. He won't call me Mother Willard like the rest. Please, he says, I know you mean well, but I'd rather you let me handle my own affairs. I don't want to see anyone, understand? And then he closed the door at my face. Collie, I wonder why he's like that. Been trying to find out what's wrong with him, but I can't make much headway. You see, he won't let me in to clean his room. Said he'd do it himself. He even takes his meals in his own room. But I can't understand why he wouldn't talk to Doc Drummond. We're ready to go now, Dan. Oh, yes. Well, goodbye, Mother Willard. Give my regards to Mr. Ellis when you see him. Yes, I'll do that, Dan. Goodbye. Goodbye. And now I die. Oh, yes. Dan, you put supplies in saddlebags while we go to Sheriff Taylor's office. Maybe him having some new handbills for loan rangers. All right, Tonneau. I'll meet you at the hitch rack. As Dan waited at the hitch rack, he saw a horseman galloping into town. The man drew rain when he saw Dan. Move! Move that boat! Hey, boy! Hey, kid! Where'll I find Doc Drummond? Up the street, opposite the Sheriff's office. What's happened, mister? Some sort of epidemic broke out over at Rock Hill. It's getting bad, and we don't have a doctor there. Hello, Hope Doc Drummond's in his office. He didn't have a gore. Golly. Well, we're ready to go now, Dan. Now, what man on horse say about Doc Drummond? There's an epidemic over at Rock Hill. He's come here for Doc Drummond. Oh, that's not good. Come, we go to a loan ranger. Hey, boy! Hey! Come on, Victor, and I'm up to town. No time later, Dan and Taunton arrived at the camp where the loan ranger was waiting. Oh, perfect! Oh, say what? You both seem to be in a hurry. I think we're all in town. A man came to Frontier Town looking for Doc Drummond. There's an epidemic in Rock Hill. That's right, Kimisabi. Did he say what kind of an epidemic it is, Dan? No, sir. Let me see him talk to Dan. He looked like he'm plenty excited. Yes, he was. Oh, oh, me forget. Let me stop at Sheriff's office to bring two new handbills, Kimisabi. Let me see them, Taunton. Oh, here. Oh, this one's about an outlaw who robbed a bank in Pecos. Tall, heavy set with a black moustache, scar and cheek. You'll have to keep an eye out for him. And what other ones say? We not have chance to look? Well, let's see. I wanted for murder Dr. Gary Edwards, 30 years of age, about 5'10 blonde hair. Known to be left-handed. Contact Sheriff Green and Austin with any information whereabouts. Dan. Yes, sir? Your friend on the stage. I wonder if... Oh, he has black hair, sir. He's not a doctor either. That's what he'll tell you, Dan. Remember what Mother Willard say about him? You tell Known Ranger. What did she say, Dan? Well, she said Doc Drummond was at the house and she wanted Mr. Ellis to see him, but he refused. I see. But didn't he tell you he was coming to Frontier Town to see Doc Drummond, Dan? Well, that's right, sir. He did say that. Mother Willard says he hasn't left his room since he arrived in town. Hasn't left his room, you say? That's right. Me here, Mother Willard, say him have meals and room, not letter in to clean up. He's really awfully nice, sir. I liked him a lot. Maybe he's sick or something. Dan, he may be a nice chap, as you say, but his actions are far from normal. In fact, they're downright suspicious. Oh, that's right. I can't help but think of him in connection with his hand bill on that young doctor in Austin. Well, golly, I'm sure Mr. Ellis wouldn't kill anyone, sir. Anyway, he's not a blondie. There is easy to change, Dan. He could have died at black. That's right, Dan. Oh, golly. Tonight, Toto, I'm going to Mother Willard's place and pay a visit to Mr. Ellis. Before I leave, I'll know for certain if he's a man wanted for murder in Austin. We'll continue our story in just a moment. Zoe, it's a new win to our conference record for the high jump. He went over the bar at six feet four. He's feeling his Cheerios. 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I didn't hear you climb in that window. I made certain of that. What do you want? Now that you've got the drop on me... I came here to talk to you. I want straight answers. There's nothing to talk about, especially with you. Why are you wearing that mask? I got the mask. What I want you to do is... All right, go at the door. I'll be right behind it with this gun pointed at you. I'll be careful what you say. Well, Mrs. Willard, what is it? I came to tell you that I'm going over to Rock Hill with an epidemic of dystheria they endop drum and synth for hell. Epidemic of dystheria? But you'll be in danger, you'll get it. Oh, when folks is in trouble, I don't think of the danger. I'll be all right. But I came to tell you you have to go out for your meals, Mr. Ellis, if you don't mind, till I get back. Yes, yes, of course. Don't worry about that. Oh, the land sinks. It's right. Nice of you to feel that way about it. Well, I'll have to hurry along now. Good night, Mr. Ellis. Good night. I heard what Mother Willard said. She's a very brave woman to go there. That's right. She is. She said Dr. Drummond sent for help. Must be a bad epidemic. He's the only doctor available. So I heard. But to get back to your visit... I have changed my mind about what I was going to say, Mr. Ellis. I can wait. I, uh... I'm going to ride to Rock Hill. I'll be leaving from the west end of town near Rimrock Bridge in 20 minutes. I can have another horse ready if you think you'd care to go and help. No. Why should I? There's nothing I could do, nothing. I'm sure it isn't fear of the illness that holds you back. I don't know what you mean. Maybe you can figure out what I mean in the next 20 minutes. I'll leave now and wait at Rimrock Bridge. Howdy-oes. Take it over. I won't go. I won't. No matter what he says, they'll have to handle that epidemic the best they can without me. The Lone Ranger and Tonto waited near Rimrock Bridge. Tonto had got another horse at the livery stable. The two men sat in silence on silver and scalp for some time. Then Tonto spoke. It looked like he not come. He must have been there. The time is almost up. Maybe you're right, Tonto. I may have misjudged him. You really think him... he can put stuff down. I don't hear anything, perhaps you're... Yes, it must be Elvis, Tonto. Oh, that's good. Well, you win, Mr. Here I am. Glad to see you brought that medical kit with you, Dr. Edwards. How did you know? Never mind that now. Not up. There's no time to lose. You realize I'm practically riding to the gallows for a crime I didn't commit? I'm accused of murder, but I'm... I admire your great courage, but let's go. Come on, silly! Come on, get out! In the cafe in Rock Hill, many of the townsmen talked about the misfortune that had struck their little town. Well, I guess we'll be all right. Doc Jumman from Frontier Towns here and a woman named Mrs. Willard. They haven't all the sick folk moved to the town hall. Let's hope they can keep it from getting any worse. It gets too bad for one doctor that he... He ought to be able to get it under control. No use us getting panicky about it. Well, I've heard that disease fits like wildfire. Yeah, it's been known to wipe out a town. Well, now there's no use looking on the bad side of things. Let's leave things in the Doc's hands and hope for the best. Hope isn't gonna help any. We ought to try to find another doctor and get him here. There's a doctor Meeks in the little town about a hundred miles from here. We ought to send him a telegram. In fact, I'll send him a telegram right now. Then we won't have to worry. In the town hall in Rock Hill, Doc Drummond worked unceasingly over the many sufferers who had been brought into the place. At his side was Mother Willard. Both were exhausted with their continued efforts to stem the epidemic, which seemed to be growing worse. There. Oh, Mother Willard, I'm fighting to stay on my feet. Been at this for 24 hours. I know, Doc Drummond. I only had help. Another doctor. But there's none to be had. My serum's running low, too. When that's gone, it'll be pretty bad. Pretty bad. I...get me to a cot. Quick. Oh, you haven't helped us. You've got it yourself. Oh, here. Let me help you. Let that cot over there. Can't let it get me. Gotta keep going now. Oh, Doc. Doc. Whatever are we going to do now? Meanwhile, back in the cafe, a subdued group of men stood around talking. It's getting worse, that's what. We've had several deaths already. Yeah, Doc Drummond can't handle it alone. We can't find another doctor. We can get to come here. We ought to take our families away from here. Can't do that. Sheriff's orders. Sheriff Taylor from Frontier Town, come over to take charge since our sheriff's away. Taylor says nobody's leaving. Here comes the sheriff now. Howdy, boys. Things getting any better, Sheriff? We can't stay here and die like rats, Sheriff. Sorry, but I can't allow anyone to leave town. You'd just be taking the epidemic somewhere else. Maybe Doc Drummond will be able to... Hey! Doc Drummond's been put down with the fever. Holy smoke, we'll all get it now. What are we going to do? Sheriff, I'm scared. I'll hold on all of you. It looks mighty bad, but we'll have to do the best we can until we find another doctor. There isn't another doctor within 100 miles. That's right, Sheriff, and he can't leave. We've got a telegram saying so. He's sending serum, but he can't come. Hey, look, I saw through the open door. A mask man just rained up outside. Well, stay right here, all of you. I know that mask man. I'll go out and talk to him. Sure glad to see you, my friend. But things are mighty bad here, let me tell you. Doc Drummond's been put down with a fever, too. Doc Drummond? That is bad. Sheriff, I brought another doctor on this man here. Another doctor? But there isn't any to be had, only Doc Meeks. He's 100 miles away. Nevertheless, I'm a doctor, Sheriff. I came to help. Here's my kit. Then you're the best news we've had today. Better get over to the town hall right away, Doc. Hurry. All right, Sheriff. One cylinder. Get up there. Arriving at the town hall, the Lone Ranger and Tonto went inside with the young doctor. They approached Mother Willard. Mother Willard, I brought another doctor. Oh, thank heaven. A masked man. And Mr. Edwards. The masked man is a friend to all of us. As for me, I'm Dr. Gary Edwards, Mother Willard. I'm ready to go to work. Dr. Gary Edwards? Well, how do you know? No time for explanations now. They can come later. Yes, they can come later. Now we have serious work to do. The afternoon war-on nightfall and the darkness finally melted into dawn. Still young Dr. Edwards with the Lone Ranger and Mother Willard had his side constantly worked without a letter. Other days and nights came and went. The young doctor knew his business thoroughly and brought hope and confidence to the whole town. It was almost noon. A week had passed and he and the Lone Ranger stood with Mother Willard outside the town hall door. Well, I think we've got this late. There haven't been any more deaths in our new cases since yesterday. You certainly know your business, Doctor. He's wonderful. Dr. Unmond is feeling much better too. He says he never saw the likes of you before, Doctor. Here comes Sheriff Taylor now. Everybody's talking about what the new dark's done here. That's right. It's sure like a miracle the way you stepped in and practically stopped this epidemic. Fortunately, I made a special study of this disease. Also, I had a quantity of serum with me. The most fortunate you came to Frontier Town. Look, we come over after having a meeting in the cafe. We voted to ask you, Doc, to stay here in Rock Hill for keeps. We'll give you a house to live in. It'll be a wonderful thing for this town if the doctor will accept. But I... Look, why haven't you told the sheriff what you know about me? I did, Dr. Edward. You did? I sure he did. Right after you come here and he sent a telegram last night to Austin. Then that's your answer. I'll be going back to Austin as soon as they send for me. Maybe the sheriff has more to say about it, Gary. Yes, I sure have. We've got a telegram back saying that you're not wanted there at all. Well, listen, Gary, I put two and two together. I realized you were the doctor Edward's listed on that handbill Sheriff Taylor received. A medical kit, your strange actions at the rooming house, and the way you pulled your gun on me with your left hand. All that indicated I was right about your identity. I knew it was easy to dye blonde hair. Now see here, what's this all about? Nobody can say anything about Doc Edward's and get away with it. Easy, easy, Mother Willard. We found out he was accused of shooting a man in Austin. But the telegram says the real killer has been found. Dr. Gary Edwards is innocent. Yes, I tried to tell him I was innocent, but they didn't believe me then. What really happened, Gary? I was in the cafe one afternoon over in Austin. Yes. A man came in and argued with me about an operation which had left his son crippled. He threatened my life if I didn't leave town. That night he was killed from ambush on his way home. I see. I was blamed and had no alibi, so I left and came to Frontier Town. An outlaw who was recently captured admitted killing that man, Gary, so his confession cleared your name. Gosh, I... I don't know what to say. Oh, you don't have to say anything, Doc. Your actions speak louder than words. Yes, Dr. Edwards could have refused to come here to Rock Hill, but he decided to come to take the consequences. I'd buy his courage. Well, what do you say, Doc? Are you staying here for good in Rock Hill? Yes. Yes, I'll be glad to say. Oh, gosh, I gotta go tell the man. You won't regret it, Doc. Now that you've found yourself again, Gary, I'll leave you with your friends. And I'll be back if you need me. Adios. Oh, Lansing. Now I lose you from my room and home. But I'll come to see you often, Mother Willard, and I hope to see Dan again, that boy I met on the stage. I think somehow he's connected with that masked man and helped bring this about by meeting him, I mean. But who is that masked man? He was almost as good as a doctor inside there. Yeah, who is he, Sheriff? You said you knew. Of course I know. The man who got Doc Edwards to come here and did so much for us all is the lone ranger. Oh, too bad. Rangers take this urgent message to Mother. Don't fail to let Mother know. Apple Pie Quick is now selling at a special low sale price. Yes, there's a big sale now at Leading Grocers, a special low price on Apple Pie Quick. Prices have been slashed. 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