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Is Brenda waiting for you, Leroy? You see what I mean Marge, he needs this sort of thing. She wants me to meet a friend of hers from Baltimore that just got here. She does? Well, as long as you're having Brenda over tomorrow night, why don't you invite her visitor to your little party, too? Yeah, I guess I'd better. Little Leroy with two girlfriends. Oh, that's a switch. Last year all he wanted to do was wiggle his ears and listen to the Lone Ranger. Nah, Marge. I wonder who's at the door? I'll bet it isn't the Lone Ranger. I'll go see. Never mind, Bertie. Leroy's gone. Jet the bell. Cute little girl. I just finished supper. I didn't want to rush you, but it seemed I was waiting for you. Hold on. Oh, my goodness. That boy. Leroy, where are your manners? Why don't you invite little Brenda in? Oh, come on. Meet my house guest from Baltimore. Oh, is he outside? It's a boy. A boy. What's this? Before, I didn't want you to worry. Oh, shh. Come on, Leroy. I want you to meet Gerald. Come on up, Gerald. Well, Marge, it looks like Leroy's going to have a little competition. Leroy Forester, this is Gerald Mason. Hi. I'm delighted to meet you, Master Forester. I'm sure. No competition there. Yeah. Goodbye, Leroy. Have a good time. The Bullards have a lot of visitors, don't they, Anki? Yeah, but old money bags Bullard can afford it. I think little Gerald's cute, and isn't he intelligent-looking? Well, Leroy'd look that way too if he wore those horn-rimmed glasses and a bow tie and a little humberg. Did you notice that panic-stricken look on Leroy's face when he discovered Brenda's friend was a boy? Don't you worry, Marjorie. Leroy can hold his own. When he starts doing handstands and cartwheels for Brenda, that poor kid from Baltimore won't stand a chance. Pass me Leroy's dessert. Super Gerald. Thank you, Brenda. I just love boys with talent. Yeah? Hey, Gerald! Yes, Leroy? I bet I can chin myself more times than you can. Well, Leroy, I'm afraid chinning myself isn't the proper conditioning for my fingers. My tutor wouldn't approve. Okay? I bet I can hold my breath longer than you can. Oh, Leroy, let's not do silly things. Let's turn on the radio and dance. Dance? That's the silliest thing they ever heard of. Oh, I don't know. I've had a dancing instructor since I was five. Are you kidding? Certainly not. I find it a definite aid to my footwork in fencing. Do you fence, Leroy? Fence? Well... You dance, don't you, Leroy? Well... Don't you, Leroy? The first dance with you, Leroy. But, gosh... Turn on the radio, Gerald. I don't think I'd better dance right now, Brenda. Why not? Well, for supper. I'd better get home. But, Leroy... Well, if Leroy doesn't want to dance, would you dance with me, Mademoiselle? Oh, may we with you. Now, see? Oh, for corn sake. Well, Brenda, I've been getting along so well together. Not since that Gerald came, sissy. No, Leroy, you shouldn't call him that. Gerald seems like a nice little boy. How don't you go back and play? You have a whole hour. No, isn't it? Does he play the violin? Yeah, and dances. Hmm? Who wants to dance? Much rather go upstairs and listen to my radio. Well, all right, my boy. If that's the way you feel, go ahead. Sure. Who wants to dance? I'd much rather go up and play my little radio. Leroy, come back here. What's the matter, my boy? He's been taking dance since he was five. Leroy, you shouldn't get upset because a little sissy can dance. I mean the little boy. He can do everything better than I can. Leroy, that's not true. I bet little Brenda doesn't think that. Oh, she doesn't even look at me when he's around. That voo-lee-voo stuff. Spanish to each other. Leroy, that voo-lee-voo stuff is French. Boy, get your chin up off your chest. Gerald may be able to dance and do things like that, but I'll bet you can do things he can't do. You have a lot of talent, Leroy. Yeah, like what? Well, you've always been pretty good at... I mean, you can... Maybe you'd better go up and play your radio at that. Step right up in the chair, Commiss. One barber, no waiting. That's how efficient I am. I'm not having any work done today, Floyd. I'm meeting Leroy here. He needs a trim for his party tonight. Oh, kid's birthday or something? No, he's having a party for Brenda, the little girl staying at the Bullards. And her guest, Master Gerald Mason. Yeah? Got the kid crashing into society, huh? It's not that, Floyd. They're well-bred children, and I'm encouraging Leroy to associate with him because I think it'll do him good. He seems to be suffering from an inferiority complex. Kid feels like a round peg among the squares, huh? Well, not exactly. He enjoys being with little Brenda, but I think this boy from Baltimore is lording it over him. Yeah, I know the kind. What's he got that Leroy ain't got? Well, he plays the violin and dances. Oh. Leroy don't dance, huh? With those feet, it doesn't come easy for Leroy. Commiss, you know what I'd do if some guy tried to show me up in front of my girl? I'd punch him right in the nose. Now, Floyd, that wouldn't accomplish anything. It would if he hit him hard enough. The fightin''s a great leveler. Floyd, I can't encourage Leroy to fight little Gerald. He's a visitor in our neighborhood. Besides, a boy with his background wouldn't know how to fight. Against Leroy, he wouldn't stand a chance. I'm gonna find the boxing gloves. Mr. Gillsley, they were hanging behind the furnace. Oh, thank you, Bertie. The heat has hardened the leather a bit. Well, we'll train right down here in the basement. Put on the gloves, Leroy. But, Uncle, what's the use? Gerald's better than me. Well, that's why we're having this workout, and I know you're wrong with it. Your uncle's right, Leroy. Everybody ought to know how to box. I learned that when I went with that prize fighter. Oh. All right, Leroy, my guard's up. You try to hit me. Leroy, you can hit hard, isn't that? Oh, gosh. Don't close your eyes when you swing. No wonder Gerald licked you. Why don't you try the old one, too, Leroy? The old one, too? Yeah. Just lead with your left and cross with your right. That's what Joe Lewis would do. One, two. One, two. All right, Leroy. Now, you try to hit me again. Okay. What? Sit down here. What? I'll go up and have a talk with him first. Besides, I don't want you to hit him on our property. Now, just leave this to me, Bertie. Gerald's sitting in the living room, monkey, with his hat and his hand. He certainly is a polite little boy. Yes, sir. Here's Uncle Mort, Gerald. Good morning, Mr. Gildersleeve. Hello, Gerald. Oh, thank you, Miss Forster, for conveying my message. What? Oh, you're welcome, Gerald. Now then, Mr. Gildersleeve, shall we sit down? Sit down? Oh, yes. Sit down, Gerald. Thank you. I suppose you're wondering why I came over. Well, if you're looking for Leroy, he'll be up in a minute. Oh, yes. I'm looking forward to meeting Leroy again. He's looking forward to meeting you again, too. How nice. That makes my apology easier. Apology? I came over to apologize for my un-gentlemanly conduct. I should not have struck Leroy on the nose, even though he insulted me by calling me a sissy. Well, that's... After all, even he who wins the fight loses. Even he... oh, yeah. Will you accept my apology, Mr. Gildersleeve? Well, yes, of course. I think it's very gentlemanly of you to want to apologize. Gerald, it was nice of you to come over. Thank you. Okay, what are we waiting for? Put on a glove, Gerald. Oh, Leroy, Gerald came over to apologize. Are you kidding? I'm sorry. I struck you, Leroy. Will you accept my apology? Oh, yeah. What's the matter? I'm scared to see. Leroy? You go on downstairs and take those gloves off immediately. What? There'll be no fighting. After all, Leroy, even he who wins the fight loses. Oh, for God's sake. I'll get going, young man, and when you come back, I want you to apologize to Gerald. Apologize? Certainly. And you might try being more of a little gentleman, like he is. What a character. Gildersleeve, I don't think it's possible for Leroy to be quite like me. What? At least that's Mr. Bullard's theory. Bullard, eh? What did he say about this? Well, he said it wasn't Leroy's fault that he behaved as he did. Hmm? He pointed out that Leroy hasn't had the advantages and training that I've had. And Mr. Bullard says it's difficult for water to rise above its own level. What did he mean by that? Well, I don't know exactly what he meant, but he said in this town the level of the water commissioner is quite low. We'll show him Leroy. Spring is just around the corner. Your folks are probably longing for some of those really fresh tasting, springy tasting foods. 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Well, let's get back to the problems of the Great Gilder Sleeve. It's been hinted that Leroy lacks the social graces and talents of the little boy visiting the Bullards. And not one to ignore a challenge. We find our water commissioner determined to remodel Leroy overnight. In fact, sooner than that, he's going to do it this afternoon. Insinuating I don't know how to raise my boy. Leroy, you've got a lot to learn before that party tonight. You will not. You invited Brent over and you'll have the party. And you'll outshine that Gerald or I'll know the reason why. Well, for one thing, you can learn something about politeness. From whom? What? Leroy, when it comes to the social amenities, your old uncle isn't exactly a bumpkin. You can observe me. Well, let's stop in at Peavey's and get the ice cream. OK. Afternoon, Mr. Peavey. Hello, Mr. Gilder Sleeve. Is that the proper way to address your elders? Say good afternoon, Mr. Peavey. Oh, good afternoon, Mr. Peavey. Hi. Yep. I'm going to give Leroy a lesson in politeness. OK. He's having a party this evening and I want to be proud of him. We'll eat a quart of ice cream, I guess. Tutti Frutti. Oh, boy. One quart coming up. Tutti Frutti. Well, good afternoon, Catherine. Oh, hello, Judge. Well, good afternoon, Judge. Hello, Leroy. Hi. I mean, good afternoon, Judge Hooker. I'll be right with you, Judge, as soon as I finish packing this ice cream for Mr. Gilder Sleeve. Well, I am in a bit of a rush. I've decided to buy that new electric razor I was looking at the other day, Peavey. Well, that's quite an item. I'll be with you in two shakes of a lampstale, Judge. If the judge is in a hurry, why don't you wait on him first, Peavey? Very well. That's very nice of you, Gilder. May I see the razor, Peavey? Oh, very well. You see, Leroy, politeness pays. On second thought, Gilder, there's no reason why I should make you wait. No, no, Judge. We're in no hurry. Try to head and make your purchase. No, Gilder, that wouldn't be fair after you. Judge, please buy your razor. But you were here first. But you're in a hurry. Would you gentlemen care to draw straws? Gilder, you're keeping me waiting. I am not keeping you waiting, Judge. I'm telling you to go ahead. After you, Gilder. After you, horse. Peavey, wait on Gilder. I've been trying to. Don't you do it, Peavey. I insist you wait on the judge. All right. Here's the razor, Judge. And that'll be $20. Pay the money, Judge, and get out. Well, if you two are trying to push me into a sale, I won't buy at all. What, Judge? Good day. Good riddance. Mr. Gilder, Steve, I've been trying to sell that $20 razor to the judge for two months. Well, Peavey, you can't blame me for trying to be polite. No, no, I wouldn't say that. Keep going to learn at least one dance. And a waltz is the easiest. Here's your brother, Marjorie. One, two, glide. One, two, glide. Mr. Gilder, I've got that little cake for the party. Roy's learning a waltz, Bernie. All right, Leroy. One, two, glide. One, two. Don't slide your dancing, not playing baseball. You're going to step up to play Tchaikovsky. Now play. C sharp, Leroy, right here, the black. You've been making that same mistake for five years. Keep practicing, Leroy. Heaven's sake. Leroy playing and dancing, Mr. Gilder. I'll do that little Gerald at the party tonight. You done? Yes, Mr. Bullard doesn't think I've taught Leroy anything. And we're going to show him. C sharp. It was a very good dinner. My compliments to the chef. You're a kid. Yes, I'll tell Brady. Well, how about a little after-dinner entertainment? Oh, that's a wonderful idea. Gerald, did you bring your violin? No, I didn't think of it, but I could run over and get it. Oh, no, you don't have to do that. We'll have other music. Oh? Leroy might think of something to play on the piano, although he hasn't touched it for quite a while. What? Go ahead, Leroy. Don't be too modest about your talents. Okay. What are you going to play, Leroy? This is a little number by Tchaikovsky. Tchaikovsky, Gerald. Russian. I just love Tchaikovsky. It's so morbid. And not the way Leroy plays it. Proceed, Leroy. Hope he makes that C sharp. Very good, Leroy. Too. What? You do? LaMore, hoo-hoo? Had enough music for one evening. Oh, no. I just love to hear Gerald play the piano. Ah. This is one of the more descriptive passages. Oh? Young oars and wells. For nothing. Well, why don't you ask Brenda to dance, Leroy? I'll put a record on the phonograph. That's a wonderful idea, Mr. Gillisly. Sure. Well, imagine this. The first record I picked up was a waltz, the Blue Danube. Come on, Leroy. Okay. La, la, la, la, la, la, uh-huh. Mr. Gillisly, we can't dance to that. Yes, we will. I'll record out. Over, Mr. Gillisly. There's a good tango on the other side. Tango? Trapped. Play avec moi, mother Moselle? No, he's talking French. It's a lost cause. Wait, Gerald. Look at Leroy. Over Leroy. You can wiggle my ears. 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You give that dollar right back to him. Well, Doc, I want to buy Easter Seals with it. Easter Seals? Yeah, they told us about it in school. Every Easter Seal you buy helps a crippled child. Oh, yes. Well, I'm glad you're doing that, Leroy, because the Easter Seals all of us buy will help eight million handicapped children to walk and play again. Did you buy some, Uncle? You bet. I'd like to buy another dollar, Leroy. Gee, I'd like to. All right, here's the dollar. Teach me how to wiggle my ears. Good night, folks. Let's all buy Easter Seals. The Great Gildish Lead was played by Harold Perry. The show was written by John Elliott and Andy White with music by Jack Meakin. Included in the cast are Walter Tetley, Mary Lee Robb, Lillian Randolph, Earl Ross, and Richard Legrand. This is John Wall saying good night for the Craft Foods Company, the famous line of craft quality food products. 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