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There's no sense in both of us worrying My laughing about I'm broker than you are Maybe so, Mrs. Davis, but you don't owe you as much as I do But all hope isn't lost though I found out this week that I still have a chance to become head of Madison's English Department Really? Yes. In fact, I'm supposed to have a meeting with Mr. Stone of the Board of Education this morning Quare, Connie. In the office of our beloved principal, Mr. Conklin. I see. Do you think Mr. Conklin will put in a word for you? That's why I want to get there early. I think I know the word Actually though, I'm not too worried about Mr. Conklin's attitude toward my teaching ability Is it up to Mr. Stone to make the recommendation for Madison's new head of the English Department? Yes, it is and I understand that he won't recommend any promotions without a personal interview That's why I asked Walter Denton to pick me up a little earlier this morning He'll be here, Connie, and I know you'll get the position. I hope so, Mrs. Davis You see, it isn't just the honor involved. It's the cash. The promotion carries a raise with it Just think I'll be able to pay you back the rent I owe, buy some new clothes, do my Christmas shopping, pick up a new winter coat Maybe even put a down payment on a car. Oh That's wonderful Connie. How much of a raise goes with this job? $2 a month Or maybe it's $2 a week. Come to think of it. I might have to wait a while for the car Well, I'm very excited for you Connie I only wish we could celebrate with a little more luxurious breakfast. Toast and marmalade isn't very dealer. Oh, I don't know Much of that. I'm sorry to say I tried to call the market this morning, but our party line was in use In fact, it's almost always in you. Yes, I know every time woman named Grace She's always talking to a friend of hers named Bertha It's so frustrating sometimes when you want to make a call and every time you pick up the phone someone's talking Any importance they just go on and on and on You'd think they'd get the idea though after hearing my receiver click a few times Mrs. Davis They just go on chattering about nothing Honestly sometimes I could Mrs. Davis. Yes, Connie deposit five cents for another three minutes clear Yes, I got carried away. It's some more coffee. Thanks. I will here's my cup. I Wonder what's keeping Walter Denton my interview with mr. Stones at 9 sharp Well, it isn't 8 30 yet Connie, but if it'll make you feel any better. Why don't you give Walter a ring? Good idea? Excuse me It's the party line again. Wouldn't you know it just when I have to make a quick call? I'll count 10 and try again one two three four five six seven eight nine ten 11 12 even $15 it'd be alright. Oh This is all now take it easy Connie I'm sure Walter will get you to school in plenty of time for your appointment now I'm going to wash the dishes dear. Why don't you put your hat and coat on and be all ready to leave? All right, Mrs. Davis, but first I'm going to try this phone once more Can't understand why Walter Denton isn't here yet Connie It's almost 10 minutes to nine too late to take a bus. It was too late to take the bus half an hour ago I'd take a cab if I had the money or if you had the money. Have you Mrs. Davis? Don't bother answering I can tell by your face It only takes 10 minutes to drive to school the way Walter drives But if he doesn't show up within a minute or two, I'd better call Mr. Conklin tell him I'll be a little late. Will you please stop talking for just a minute exactly your doorbell at ringing Oh, what's the use? Well, it's about time. Oh, it's Harriet Conklin. Come in Harriet. Thanks, Miss Brooks What are you doing at home miss Brooks? You should be on your way to school by now. So should you Harriet? I know it But daddy left the house early this morning and asked me to be sure and see that you got to school on time So I call Walter Denton and he said he'd pick me up on his way over to school to pick you up But then he called back and said his car had broken down He had to walk to school and when he tried to phone you all he kept getting was a busy signal So I took the bus over here to tell you and now we're both gonna be late and daddy'll have our scout because Mr. Stone is waiting to see you too If that sentence doesn't win this year's Nobel Prize for Literature you've been cheated Please miss Brooks, you've got to call daddy right away I've tried to Harriet, but we've got a party line and their phone's been in use all morning That's why Walter got a busy signal when he called, but I'll give it another whirl Except all hang on just a minute, please don't go away. Nice of you to drop in honest miss Brooks Just happened to be in the neighborhood. Did you I know I'm late mr. Conklin, but you had a nine o'clock appointment in this office with mr. Stone Do you know what time it is now miss Brooks? After 9 30. Yes, it is after 9 30 It's 10 40 I can explain if you'll just let me it's too late for explanations mr. Stone has left But he'll be back won't he he hasn't decided on anyone else fortunately for you miss Brooks Mr. Stone happens to be an extremely fair-minded individual He's leaving for the state Capitol at 7 o'clock this evening But has promised to call you on the phone between 6 and 6 30 on the phone. Yeah Confidentially miss Brooks in spite of the steady stream of irritants with which you pepper my otherwise prosaic life My integrity forced me to recommend you rather highly for this position. Oh, thank you mr. Conklin I do the important thing to mr. Stone is the availability and cooperative spirit of the person he chooses That is if you're going to be head of a department You'll probably want to know how accessible you can make yourself to the other teachers You ought to talk to mr. Boynton. I mean It's very nice of you to tell me all this mr. Conklin But if my getting this job depends on mr. Stone reaching me on the phone tonight. I'm afraid I'm still out of the running What do you mean? I'm on a party line that won't quit. They're constantly using the phone He'll never get through to me then have your party line chain Call the telephone company and tell them you want a different party line. What a wonderful suggestion mr. Conklin, I'll do it right after my last morning class I'll call the phone company and ask for a new party line and a long cord a Long cord What for that? So if they don't give me the new party line. I can hang grace and birth of Our miss Brooks starring Eve Arden will continue in just a moment But first here is Vern Smith now proof that brushing teeth right after eating with Colgate dental cream Help stop tooth decay before it starts continuous research hundreds of case histories Makes this the most conclusive proof and all dentifference research on tooth decay Eminent dental authorities who provides hundreds of college men and women for over two years One group always brushed their teeth with Colgate's right after eating the other followed their usual dental care The group using Colgate dental cream as directed using Colgate's Exclusively showed a startling reduction in average number of cavities far less tooth decay The other group developed new cavities at a much higher rate No other dentifference offers proof of these results modern research indicates decay is caused by mouth acids Which are at their worst right after eating brushing teeth with Colgate's as directed helps remove acids before they harm enamel Yes, Colgate's contains all the necessary ingredients including an exclusive patented ingredient for effective daily dental care So remember always use Colgate dental cream to clean your breath while you clean your teeth and help stop tooth decay Well when lunchtime rolled around I called the telephone company and was quite chagrin to learn that they couldn't possibly change my party line By the same evening so I determined to put into effect plan X Which decoded meant operation? I'll face the people and ask them to keep off the line from six to six thirty. I Told Walter Denton about my scheme when I ran into him in the school cafeteria. I Can't tell you all the details Walter, but it's absolutely essential that my phone is clear this evening And there's only one way I can accomplish it. Will you help me now as always miss Brooks my sword my heart and my life are dedicated to your service Thanks, Walter now pick up your jacket. I can step over that puddle of chicken broth Sit down here a minute Walter, and I'll tell you what I'd like you to do for me Okay, miss Brooks first of all I looked up the address of my party line play my playmate grace Gribble, and I found out that it's quite a distance from my place Hence I'd appreciate a lift. Well, I'd be happy to supply the lift miss Brooks But alas my chariot is at present reposing endurance vial Endurance vial. I lost up the carburetor The car's being repaired miss Brooks, and that's why I couldn't get you this morning I hope you've forgiven me for that unseeming lapse. What did you have for lunch today a Shakespeare burger? What's wrong with the car? I broke a little wire that's attached to the carburetor Well, it shouldn't take too long to have another wire put in No, but when the wire broke it got tangled up in the fan belt and ripped it to pieces Then all you need is a new wire and a fan belt Not exactly you see when the fan belt hit the fan it flew out of its socket Then you need a new fan too Then when the fan flew into the radiator the water board into the distributor and ruined it and the spark plugs So all we need is a new fan belt fan radiator distributor and spark plugs and a new sign by the trolley tracks around the corner A new sign? That's what I smacked into when I busted that little wire I promised the officer I'd replace the sign. What did the sign say Walter? Safety's owned If I knew jiu-jitsu you'd be lying across that steam table by now Look, I've got to get out to 145 Collier Drive today, Walter. That's where the Gribbles live. Have you any suggestion? Oh, sure. I happen to know that Mr. Boynton just got his car all fixed up I was in the repair shop when he paid his bill. Mr. Boynton? That's right So why don't you ask him to drive you this afternoon? This way you will not only get to your destination promptly But both you and mr. Boynton will be in the company of people who obviously mean much more to each other than shows on the surface so far Kill me. I love this type of boy Come in Well, it's miss Brooks. Come in. Thanks, mr. Boynton. I'm glad I caught you before you left for the day Oh, I was just tidying up the lab a bit. I've had quite a job cleaning my Bunsen burner. Oh dirty flame Something seems to be stuck here up there there. It's out now. What can I do for you miss Brooks? You can drive me out to Collier Avenue, mr. Boynton if you've got the time You see I'm expecting an important call from mr. Stone around six this evening And I've got to talk to the people who share the party line on my telephone. Oh, do you know them miss Brooks? Not personally, but they use the phone almost incessantly and mr. Stone wants to talk to me about my Qualifications to head the English department. I just want to ask them to leave it free between 6 and 6 30 I see. Well, I'd certainly like to help you out miss Brooks, but frankly I'm on a budget. I don't want you to buy me these people. I Just want to lift to their house You don't understand Collier Avenue is quite a way out Now I've had to limit my gas consumption as I told you last night on the phone if we go for a ride tonight through the park I won't be able to use the car again until Monday, but this is very important, mr. Boynton So is self-discipline miss Brooks it isn't just the money involved although I find by purchasing only three gallons a week instead of four I save 83 cents a month When you add it up in a few years it comes to a pretty penny Believe me mr. Boynton saving a pretty penny may be fun, but you can also get a kick out of spending an occasional ugly quarter If it's just a question of gas rationing suppose I replace whatever gas is used up Please miss Brooks. Are you suggesting that I take money from a woman? No gas No, no, it's out of the question. All right, then I'll let you pay for it. Well, that's not the solution either It's a matter of principle with me if I throw my budget out the window this time I'll be tempted to do it again Thing like that can become habit-forming. Don't you see miss Brooks spending money as a disease? Well, don't make out your will yet. You'll never catch it See miss Brooks you you make me feel as if you think I'm cheap. Oh, not at all mr. Boynton You're a very ready man with a budget, but don't worry about it. I'll get out there some way I've still got my good right thumb and a pair of uncomfortable old shoes on my aching feet Miss Brooks, yes, mr. Boynton, I've just been stalling. I'm flat broke welcome aboard You see the truth of the matter is I spent my last six dollars getting the car repaired No, I just haven't enough money to put any gas in this afternoon But I'll tell you what I'll borrow a couple of dollars from one of the other teachers Now don't you worry. I'll get you out there some way if I've said it once I've heard it a thousand times. There's no sense in both of us worrying Here we are miss Brooks 145 Collier Avenue. If you don't mind I'll wait out here in the car while you talk to the Gribbles All right, mr. Boynton. I'll just be a few minutes. Yes, ma'am. Mr. Gribble. Yes, ma'am. I miss Brooks I share the party line on your telephone with you. There's something I'd like to speak to you and Mrs. Gribble about oh Well, come in miss Brooks Right down here in the living room. Thank you my wife will be out in a minute. She's on the telephone Oh Naturally I beg your pardon nothing mr. Gribble. You see the reason I dropped over is to ask a little favor I've always tried to be a good party line neighbor. Oh, so we miss Brooks I don't see any reason why people on a party line should get into hassles to you Well, I believe if you just respect one another's privacy everything will work out fine Well the minute we pick up the receiver if we hear another voice or somebody dialing we hang right up That's fine mr. Gribble. So do I but Mrs. Gribble is on the phone quite a bit and tonight I'm expecting a terribly important call between six and six thirty and I wonder if you could sort of keep off your phone until I've talked to my party. I don't see why we can't work something on. I'll talk to Grace about it right now Pardon me. Just one minute You know how else he is Bertha some people you just can't reason with grace grace come on I'm talking Gus. I told healthy. Let's sleeping dogs lay there. Why don't you but do you think she'd listen? Hey Grace? We got company tell Bertha you'll talk to her later on company listen Bertha hang on will ya? I'll be back in a couple of minutes Who is it Gus? It's the young lady who shares our party line grace. Come on in. I'll introduce you This is my wife Grace. How do you do? I'll do miss Brooks. I'm sorry if I disturbed your conversation Oh, that's all right Bertha don't mind hanging on she waits for a half hour sometime. She's very loyal that way Once to ask a favor grace about the telephone. Well, what is it? Well? I'm expecting a terribly important call tonight. Mrs. Gribble between six and six thirty from Mr. Boynton Mr. Boynton Well, I know but how did you in that Boynton he ain't got much get up and go in him has he? Please mrs. Gribble. I said for your ride around the park tonight The park Last week it was the zoo this week. It's the park doesn't he ever take any place that costs money Listen, Mrs. Gribble. Mr. Boynton isn't cheap. It's just that he's a school teacher too And well, we enjoy going to the places we go to when we go to them English teachers should talk better I She's a little excited listen miss Brooke I think you're a very considerate person believe me when you offered to chip in for the movies last Wednesday night when Boeing said he Was a little short. It was very touching. I Was so thrilled I almost hung up And I thought I was living alone Reminds me house mrs. David mrs. Davis that some doctor she has when she called him up with that sore throat last Monday It didn't take 20 minutes, and he was phoning his exchange from your place. I haven't seen mrs. Davis since this morning mrs. Gribble Tell me how is she feeling today? Oh? She's a hundred percent better good Phone I would like to have a phone. Oh, I better get back to Bertha. I want to tell her how good my pot roast turned out She was kidding me about it this morning stick the bay leaves in my mouth. She says I Mrs. Gribble about tonight Mr. Gribble, I've just got to have a clear line on my phone this evening Well, let's be honest miss Brooks if you want a clear line on your phone ever You better get another party to share it with but I tried mr. Gribble the phone company said they can't do anything about it right now You didn't speak to the right people my brother bill works for the phone company bill Gribble Yeah, talk to him tell him I sent you and you get a new party line in a minute really mr. Gribble well, that's wonderful, but before I go there's something else I'd like to ask you yes, ma'am if you have a brother working at the telephone company Why can't you wangle yourself a private line? Confidentially we like it better this way And a party line is a great relaxation You see miss Brooks. We haven't got a television set But mr. Gribble you said you believe in respecting people's privacy. I do did you ever hear me join one of your personal conversations? What time is it now mrs. Davis 7 15 Connie? I can't understand why mr. Stone didn't call. Did the phone company change your party line? Yes from Madison 4 5 8 7 to Madison 6 3 1 9 Without grace Gribble, it couldn't possibly have been busy from 6 to 6 30 inclusive Maybe mr. Conklin heard for mr. Stone. I'll give him a ring Mrs. Gribble, what are you doing on this line? The phone company told me I'd be sharing the line with a new number Madison 6 3 1 9 Great this is just dandy. What's dandy Connie instead of having grace who's always talking to Bertha I now have Bertha who's always talking to grace Miss our miss Brooks returns in just a moment, but first dream girl dream girl beautiful Luster cream Tonight yes tonight show him how much lovelier your hair can look after a luster cream shampoo Luster cream world's finest shampoo No other shampoo in the world gives K. Dumas magic blend of secret ingredients plus gentle aniline Not a soap not a liquid luster cream shampoo leaves hair three ways lovelier Fragrantly clean free of loose dandruff listening with sheen soft manageable even in hardest water Luster cream lathers instantly no special rinse needed after a luster cream shampoo So gentle luster cream is wonderful even for children's hair tonight. Yes tonight try luster cream shampoo And now once again here is our miss Brooks Well, I was feeling pretty low about missing mr. Stone's call And I told mr. Boynton as much when he phoned me at eight o'clock Now don't worry about it miss Brooks I'm sure mr. Stone will be back in town soon You can have your interview with him then now suppose you cheer up and we'll go to a movie. Oh, I don't know Oh, come on miss Brooks. I borrowed enough to show us a real nice time But I don't really feel like a movie please miss Brooks Who was that? That's my party line neighbor Bertha Bertha mr. Boynton Mr. Boynton Bertha How do you do talk? I don't understand. Who is this? This mr. Boynton is Madison six three one nine That's right. He's a restricted number. We don't give him out Now about that movie mr. Boynton on second thought. I'll be happy to go with you What movie did you have in mind mr. Boynton? Well any number can play Any number can play is only on the screen in the balcony. It's strictly one to a customer Next week tune into another hour miss Brooks show brought to you by Luster cream sample for soft glamorous Corusable hair and Colgate dental cream to clean your breath while you clean your teeth and help stop tooth decay Our miss Brooks starring Eve Arden is produced by Larry Burns directed by Al Lewis with music by Wilbur hatch Mr. Boynton is played by Jeff Chandler mr. Conklin by Gale Gordon Others in tonight's cast were Jane Morgan Dick Kranagh Gloria McMillan Joseph Kearns Lucille Meredith and Sandra Gould Men here is actual factual proof of more comfortable actually smoother shaves by using palm olive leather shaving cream 1251 men tried the palm olive ladder way to shave described on the tube and no matter how they shaved before Three out of four got more comfortable Actually smoother shaves try palm olive leather shaving cream see if you don't get more comfortable actually smoother shaves the palm olive leather shaving cream way Most of our schools remain understaffed overcrowded handicap by buildings and equipment of inferior quality and all of these conditions undermine the morale of teachers Teachers in whose keeping rests the future of the rising generations of American citizens There's a continuing shortage of teachers themselves Reflecting the fact that educational crisis is still with us you can help by taking an active part yourself in parent teachers Organizations and local educational groups remember our teachers mold our nation's future and in that future you have a vital stake For mystery liberally sprinkled with laughs listen to mr. Investors north Tuesday evening over most of these same stations and be with us again next week at the same time For another comedy episode of our miss Brooks Bob LeMond speaking