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When is it this year? Do you want to buy me new football? I haven't practiced enough. No, no, Leroy, take it easy. I haven't gotten around to thinking about Christmas yet. Yeah, I haven't. Christmas is only 43 days away. Let's get off the dime, Monk. Young man, I don't know what you mean by such expressions as let's get off the dime. Well, that means... Don't explain it to me, and don't rush me into Christmas. I'll figure those things out in good time. Okay, gosh. Practice your piano, Leroy. We'll have a Christmas in December, the 25th of December. I don't feel like practicing now. I think I'll go out and kick my football over the house. My old football. Now, Leroy, if you've finished your piano, why don't you get busy with your homework? Get your grades up. You flunked history, and Santa Claus doesn't remember little boys who don't study. Santa Claus? Okay, I'll read my history book. That's a boy. I'll glance over the evening paper. Can I have the funny section on Dick Tracy? Dick Tracy. Your homework firstly, Leroy, then Dick Tracy. I just want to see what Mumbles is doing. Forget about Mumbles for a minute and see what George Washington is doing. That's what they quiz you on. Okay. Look at that boy. He's sprawled right in the middle of the floor. I think he's going to grow up to be a wrestler. At least he'll be an educated wrestler. Hello, my dear. Come in. Wait, I hang up my coat. What's that? New song. Civilization. Is it supposed to help or harm it? Bongo bongo bingles. Hey, what was the Declaration of Independence sign? Declaration of Independence? Well, John Hancock was one of the signers. He's been dead a long time. Marjorie, I'm trying to answer a question for Leroy. Okay. Will you give me the fashion section, please, Uncle Mort? I want to look at some coats. Coats? Yeah. Here you are. Thank you. Oh, my boy, what was the question? When was the Declaration of Independence sign? July 4, 1775. Oh, yeah, I knew they signed it on a holiday. What's going on? What were the first ten amendments called? The first, uh... Leroy, it appears to me that these are all questions you had before. Have you been demoted? No. The freedom train's coming to town, and our teacher says we've got to know all the answers before we can go to see it. To get more out of it. It's an excellent idea. Some very wonderful documents. Yes, well trained, too. Red, white, and blue streamlined them. Marine's garment and everything. Marines? Well, let me get down myself. Oh, look, I'm keen to win her coat. And do I need one very badly? Do you like the style? Style? Let me see. Sixty dollars. Pretty stylish. They are a little high, but... Well, everybody in school has a new coat, Uncle Mort. Francie has fur trim, and thinks she's so smart. Well, think about it, my dear. The prices are going up, and your old Uncle's salary has remained the same. But, Uncle Darling, you got a raise just last month. Yeah, four dollars and eighty-three cents. And I bought a pork chop with it, remember? Where the pork chop went. What? Uncle, you're getting another chin, but I like it. You're tickling, Marjorie. Dinner's ready, Mr. Gil, please. New coat, Uncle? New coat? Well, I'll see what I can do, my dear. Get him down the table. It smells wonderful, Bertie. Come along, Leroy. You can't become a college professor overnight. I'll be there in just a minute. I'm stuck. Well, what's the question, my boy? I can't. He said, she's out like a light. Let's go. Well, let's go to dinner. There you are, Commissioner. Your face is as fresh as the day you were born. Huh? Whatcha for? What's that? Oh, sorry, Commissioner. Didn't mean to startle you. Must have had a hard afternoon at the office. What did my tender touch woo you to sleep? I wasn't sleeping, Floyd. Just give me a shave. Another one? Oh. Well, I was thinking, Floyd. Sometimes I get carried away in my thoughts. Oh, sure, I know. Call me dry or you want something on it. Oh, dry, Floyd. Well, I'll toss on some summer-filled water. Not very wet, anyway. Hey, it's some neat new commission. You ain't your usual jolly self. Just thinking, Floyd. Thinking? Oh. Thinking how much it costs nowadays to live. Yeah, I know what you mean. Takes all I rake in to keep the house and love irrespectable. You call that livin'? I don't. Witters here, too. Holidays are upon us. Leroy wants a million things. Marjorie wants a new coat. New coat? That's serious, all right. Well, Marjorie doesn't ask the things she doesn't need. Getting so a man on salary can't cut it, Floyd. I guess I should be picking up some extra money someplace. Say, do you ever think of diluting the water you sell down there, Commissioner? Boy, if you charge the same and cut it two to one... Please, Floyd. Now, let's forget about the water. Funny, kiddin'. Well, I'm trying to be serious. There you are. And I know how it is to be hounded for a coat, Commissioner. My bride's been beatin' the drum for a Red Fox chubby for the past ten years. You know what? Fellow stopped in just this morning, left his card instead of a tip. Raved about the shave and invited me to come. Raved about the shave and invited me to come up and pick out a fur, 50% off. 50% off? Yeah, but I ain't tellin' lovey. She snarls enough without havin' a pelt to go with it. But 50% off? Where is he, Floyd? It's at the Summerfield Hotel, I think. One of them wholesalers. Find the card, will you, Floyd? Where is it? Might be worth money. Oh, here it is. Yeah, Fowler was the guy's name. Let's see. W.R. Fowler. Wholesale diamonds and furs. Present this courtesy card for 50% off. Well, thanks, Floyd. But come here, she'd give it to me instead of a tip, Floyd. Yeah, but... Well, here's a tip. A lousy dime? You usually tip 20 cents. 50% off, same as the card, Floyd. Besides, you didn't trim my moustache. Room 620. 622. Yeah, 620. Where's that sample room? Oh, 630. Gotta get out my courtesy card. Come in, neighbors. The door's open. Eh, Mr. Fowler? That's me, neighbor. I'm Throckmorton Peguilersley. A friend of mine gave me one of your courtesy cards. Yes, yes. Come in, come in. Yeah, thank you. So you're interested in buying a little something Wholesale. Yes. Yes, Wholesale. Well, there aren't any big buyers in at the moment, so I may just help you out. I like your face, neighbor. Oh, thank you. Yes, sir. And you came just in time, neighbor. I'm closing out one of my main lines of diamonds, and am now in a position to offer you this Eye of Africa diamond ring. That's not one half, not one third, but one fourth the original cost. Oh, that's nice, Mr. Fowler, but I really came to look at a coat. A fur coat glad to hear it, neighbor, because I'm now in a position to offer you this genuine northern seal-type garment at an unprecedented saving field. It feels pretty good. Just look, neighbor, don't handle the merchandise. Oh, sorry. And take the word of W. R. Fowler for it, this coat's a killing, your golden opportunity. A $500 garment at 50% off, yours for only $250. $250? Take your breath away, doesn't it? You want it in a box over your arm or on your back? Well, it isn't quite what I had in mind. What's the matter, neighbor? The warm in here, stand by the window. Please leave it open. Thank you, Mr. Fowler. I think I better be going now. I was really thinking about buying a little cloth coat for my niece Marjorie, and I just stopped... A cloth coat? I understand, neighbor. We're all feeling the pinch a little bit, but, neighbor, I like your face. I don't want your niece to have a cloth coat. I wanted to have this genuine northern seal-type chubby right here. Looks fine, Mr. Fowler, but... I'll let you in on a little secret. This lovely garment happens to have an unpaid charge of $30 against it. You can have this valuable coat worth $500 in any market, any time for the charge against it. $30. $30? Well, that's less than a cloth coat. It's your golden opportunity, neighbor, but a special offer to use that don't tell your friends. Grab it, neighbor, quick. I have something for you. Your niece just took her books upstairs, guilty. Care to come into your parlor and sit down a minute? Well, Judge, when did you come over? I was just driving by and smelled Birdie's coffee. Was Birdie making some coffee? Well, she is now. Nobody makes coffee quite like Birdie. What's in the box, guilty? None of your business. It's for Marjorie, Judge, not for you. I'm merely expressing an interest. Well, it is a little surprise. A fur coat. A fur coat for Marjorie. Wonderful. But aren't they a little expensive? Well, not if you know where to buy them. Where'd you get it, guilty? Hogan Brothers? Hogan Brothers? Retail prices? Born yesterday, Judge. Have a look. Well, it does look like it. Wait a minute. I'll say you weren't born yesterday, guilty. You were born today. What? That fur's older than the Lewis and Clark expedition. Where'd you buy it, down a dark alley or up to some hotel room? What do you know about hotel room? I know it's one of the oldest dodges in the world. Stranger comes to town, puts up at a good hotel, rents a suite, peddles cheap fur's for a couple of days and then skips. Who took you in, guilty? They took me in, Judge. I got a $500 fur coat for $30. That's all. Why? Well, because I have an honest face. You've got a good big fat head, too, guilty. This should be reported to the Better Business Bureau. That's what they're for, to protect gullibles like you. No, I'll see you here, Hooker. Who can't give that moth trap to Marjorie? Why, look, you can pull the fur out of the handful. See? Stop that, Hooker. You put that fur back. Look at it shed. Better not take it out in a stiff breeze, guilty. All you'll have left is bald rabbit skins. Quick, Judge, give me that box top. Hey, what's the big fashion all about? Oh, hello, Judge. Good afternoon, Marjorie. Hooker Moore, did you call me a minute ago? Hello, Marjorie, my dear. Hey, what's in the box? Box? Oh, this box. Your uncle has been assuring me he just made a marvelous purchase. No, Judge. Don't worry, guilty. I won't let the cat out of the bag. Say, I wonder if that's what it could be. Good boy. What's the matter, guilty? Can't you stay for coffee? Big swindler. Guy Fowler can't take me for $30. I thought there was something phony about his setup all the time. I'm in, neighbor. The door's open. Neighbor. I'll see you here, Fowler. Glad to see you back, neighbor. I don't think you saw my star of Africa, three-carat diamond... Don't give me that, Fowler. I want my money back. Your money back? That coat is a fake. A fake? You darn right it's a fake. Give me $30 before I call the cops. Well, of course, if you aren't satisfied, I'll be... Let me see that coat. Why, this is amazing. You're right. It is a fake. You better this. I suspected I got a bad coat in that last shipment, but how could you tell it, neighbor? What business are you in? Me? I'm city official. What a commissioner. You shouldn't be wasting your time as a city official. You're a natural-born per-merchant. You, uh... You want to make some real money? Well, I... Look, look. Just got a telegram. My grandmother's sinking past. Here I am with three coats left, four diamond rings and a train to catch. $2,000 worth of merchandise. I'll let you have for $500, neighbor, and have a merry Christmas. $500? Just give me my money back. You don't have $500 on you. All right, I'm a compassionate man. Here's your $30 back. Now what do you have? Well, with a $30 and what I have here, I got $94.60. I'll take it, neighbor. It's a deal. What? My loss is your gain. What? Cost the rings in your pocket, throw the coats over your arm, and you're in business. Yes, but... Your telephone ringing, neighbor? My telephone. Hope it's a sale, neighbor, and I'll let you know how my grandmother turns out. But, Fowler, why are you going out that way? Always leave my hat and coat on the fire escape. Oh! But, Fowler! Oh, the telephone. Yes? Hello, Mr. Fowler. Oop, hooker. I have the president of the Better Business Bureau with me in the lobby. We'd like to come up and inspect your alleged wholesale fur business. Well, it won't catch me here. Six stories down. Well, Fowler made it. The Great Gilder Slave will be back in just a minute. For folks who love really rich tasting mellow natural cheddar cheese, here's some glorious news. Kraft's master cheesemakers now make natural cheese just like that from pasteurized milk. It's a new thrill for folks who love superb cheese. K-brand natural cheddar. That's K-A-Y, K-brand. Mallow with a melt-in-the-mouth texture. And made from milk that is carefully and thoroughly pasteurized. I'd like to try this new K-brand. How do I buy it? 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Then awoke with a start, popped out of bed, dashed for his trousers, humbled for his wallet, and looked inside to see if it was true. It is true. I did buy those furs and diamonds. $94.60. For the bought marjorie a good coat and Leroy something nice for Christmas. And now, after an early breakfast, we find the great man bearing his heavy burden downtown and looking for a place to unload it. Hi, commissioner. What are you doing downtown so early? Just got in to show you something, Floyd. You're right. We're just going to have finished shaving. You know, I went up to see that man about the furs. Gave me such a good deal. I bought a couple of extras. Take a look, Floyd. A $500 fur coat for 30 bucks. Lovey-dovey. Not interested, commissioner. Besides, I got more hair on my floor than you got in that coat. Them animals must have given up hard. But Floyd, you got me into this. Not that far, I didn't. But say, if you want to get rid of them, why don't you have some cards printed up like Fowler? Leave them with me. I'll pass them out to the trader to make it. No, thanks, Floyd. I'll get rid of them honestly. Hi, good morning, P.V. Oh, hello, Mr. Angel, this means... I'm glad you dropped in. Oh, you are, P.V., so am I. In fact, I've had you on my mind since last night. I mean, I've had somebody on my mind, too. Mrs. Dallrymple. Doris Dallrymple? What's this, P.V.? She just bought a lipstick and cashed a check. I trust her check is all right. Oh, you don't have to worry about Doris Dallrymple's checks, P.V. Her husband left her a lot of money. Big manufacturer. I'm glad to hear that. It's a pretty big check. P.V., she might have spent that whole check right here if you had the right merchandise. Have you ever thought of putting in a line of fur coats and jewelry? Mr. Angel, please. Did you ever go in a fur or jewelry store and try to buy aspirin? Not that a man couldn't use aspirin in some of those places. We mustn't be afraid of new ideas, P.V. There's nothing that will bring women into your store like fur coats and jewelry. Why, you could be the Marshall Field of Summerfield. Well, no, I wouldn't say that. Well, you could, P.V. You're a mighty good salesman. Well, no. You'll find me, Mr. Angel, his name's Telephone. Yeah, go right ahead, P.V. Hi, George. I think I've got him interested. Maybe we both can make a little money. No. He can keep anything he makes over 94-60. Well, anything over $100, we'll say. I'm sorry, Mr. Angel. You know, that was quite a coincidence of partly asking about fur coats. Oh, that's all? We'd better get the line in right away, P.V. We? Yeah, holidays are coming. There'll be a lot of requests. I happen to know where we can get some fur coats and make a lot of money, and I'll let you in on the deal. Well, why me, Mr. Galaxy? Well, because I like your face, neighbor. Well, thank you, Mr. Galaxy. I like your face, too. Yes, sir, P.V., this is a golden opportunity. Mr. Galaxy, I believe you were trying to tell me something. Special offer, P.V., grab it quick. Well, most salesmen, when they come in here, usually begin by buying a little something. They call it baiting me, I believe. All right, P.V., give me a box of aspirin. A small one. Box of aspirin. Any particular brand? Any brand, P.V., this is your idea. Yeah, but it's your headache. Here you are. Thank you. Here's your aspirin. Now then, let's get out of business, P.V. How about putting in this line of furs and jewelry? I'm sorry, Mr. Galaxy, but I don't think I'd be interested. But, P.V., I just bought something. You would have to be a little cautious when you invest in furs. Now, take that telephone call from the Better Business Bureau. Routine warning. Warning? Some chap trying to sell questionable furs and jewelry right here in Summerfield. The police are trying to round up the evidence, they say. Police? I'm getting out of here, P.V. Here's your aspirin. Give me my dime back. The whole deal's off. I thought I had that aspirin sold. Now, the police are on my trail. Me, the water commissioner. I can't throw a man in jail if they can't find the evidence. I'll drive out and burn it behind the reservoir. Yes, sir. Mr. Gildersleeve, wait! Zook, Doris Dowrymple. Find time to meet her. Oh, Mr. Gildersleeve, how nice to see you. Going my way? Well, I was just going up the river. I mean, out to the reservoir. Oh, then you won't mind dropping me off at home, will you? Home? Doris, do you have a concinerator out in the back of your house? Uh, why, yes. Gray hop in. Isn't that cute? You must be in a hurry. Oh, why, Mr. Gildersleeve, isn't that a fur coat sticking out of that box? Fur coat? Oh, may I take a peek? I didn't think you could see it. Oh. Are you going to give it to some lucky girl? You feel lucky, you can have it. It's for me? Well, I know your intentions are honorable, Mr. Gildersleeve, but I don't think a girl should accept a fur coat from a man unless she has a ring. You want a ring? Here, four of them. Goodness, I must say this is the most unusual proposal I've ever had. Proposal? No, Doris. Now, wait a minute, Mrs. Dowrymple. Oh, Mr. Gildersleeve, look out. Don't run over that policeman. Policeman? Oh, I didn't see him. Oh, he's coming over. Quick, Doris, sit on the evidence. What's the big idea? Oh, sorry, officer. I didn't see you. Driving a little reckless, aren't you? Oh, Mr. Gildersleeve is in a reckless mood today, officer. He's just throwing diamonds and furs around. Doris. Did I say something? Diamonds and furs? Hey, where'd you get that stuff? Well, I can explain it, officer, but I'm afraid it's going to take time. Ah, then let's go where we can all sit down and be comfortable. You know the way to the police station, don't you, commissioner? Well, you go too blotting. Commissioner Gildersleeve and Mrs. Dowrymple. Mrs. Dowrymple, how did you get mixed up with this hoodlum? Isn't that cute? Yes, by George, it's great to see you, chief. Oh, it's nice to have a fellow jolly boy around when there's a little trouble. Please, commissioner, let's not drag the good name of the club through the criminal courts. I'll see you here, chief. I'm no criminal. I spent good money for that stuff. Yes, and I can't think of anyone I'd rather see the evidence found on. It's all we need for a conviction. Conviction? Now, wait a minute. A conviction carries a jail sentence of six months. County rock pile. But, chief... Mr. Gildersleeve on the rock pile, isn't that cute? Now, let's fill out this little form. But, chief, I'm innocent. I was just a sucker. I'm gullible. Sure. So you want to file a complaint, don't you? You're a hero, commissioner. What? If you hadn't brought in the evidence, we'd have had to let the guy go. Huh? What guy? Hey, Sergeant, bring him in. Can you identify this man, commissioner? This fellow? Well... Hi, neighbor. I'm a hero. Here from the Great Gildersleeve again very soon. If you've got a man in your house who wants a good big slice of mellow cheddar cheese alongside of every piece of pie, then, lady, you'd better learn about Kraft's latest triumph right away. It's a wonderfully mellow natural cheddar cheese with a real melt-in-the-mouth texture. And what's more, what's new, it's made of pasteurized milk. The name? K-brand natural cheddar. That's K-A-Y, K-brand. Rich and mellow tasting, made of carefully pasteurized milk, and aged right in its own spick-and-span wrapper. In your dealer's refrigerator case, you'll see the big bar in the sparkling wrapper marked K-brand natural. K-brand natural all down the top and sides. Have your dealer cut you a good portion. Taste the latest triumph of Kraft Master Cheesemakers right away. Ladies and gentlemen, the Association of Better Business Bureau wanted us to point out the dangers of fraud and misrepresentation, which are always more prevalent during the holiday season. So be on the lookout for sharpies like that Fowler fella we dealt with this evening. There's no telling when they'll show up in your community. Take the advice of your Better Business Bureau. Investigate before you invest. Like I do. Well, I got back my 94-60. Oh, swell, Anki. Let's go downtown and pick out my new coat. I'll go along, too. Or else we can look at chemistry sets, bicycles, football. No, Leroy. I better go, too, Mr. Gildersleeve. How are they cooking coming up? We need a new stove. Oh, well. Come along, little family. We'll see how far it goes. Good night, folks. The Great Gildersleeve was played by Harold Perry. It was written by John Elliott and Andy White with music by Jack Meakin. 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