 The Kraft Foods Company presents Harold Perry as the Great Gilder Sleeve. The Great Gilder Sleeve is brought to you by the Kraft Foods Company makers of Parquet Margarine. Millions of women all over America serve Parquet because it tastes so good. Why, Parquet tastes like it should cost twice as much. To market, to market, to get some Parquet. Home again, home again, try it today. You like it, you love it like millions who say the favorite margarine is. Parquet Margarine made by Kraft. Well, it's a chilly evening in Summerfield. On the lawns, little snowmen huddle close to the ground, droopy and gray. Also a little droopy after a hard day's work at the water department, the Great Gilder Sleeve gets out of his car and trudges up the front walk. Another day, another dollar. Unless Congress raises taxes again. Hey, there's a lot of ice on the sidewalk. More slippery than I thought. Hey, this is like glass. I might just get up these steps without falling. That was close. Hope I can make it to the front door. Made it. Safe at home. All floor. Well, that could be Birdie. Where's Leroy? He's upstairs in his room. Is there any feeling so good? When I get through with him, he'll feel a lot worse. I've told you once, I've told you a hundred times not to leave your things scattered all over the floor. Some day somebody's going to fall and break his neck. Is that big noise you? Yes, it was. And it's going to get noisy around here if you don't get downstairs this very minute and pick up those marbles. You're not? Oh yes, Birdie did say something about that. What seems to be the trouble? I got a toothache. You have? Boy, a tooth can't ache that much. Stop groaning, Leroy. You're not biting on it now. Leroy suffers an hour away. Now straighten up, open your mouth and let me see that tooth. Which one? Don't try to talk, Leroy. Just point. That one. Where? Dark in here. Oh, look alike to me. Oh yes, there it is. Leroy, that's probably just your last baby tooth. Being pushed out by your second teeth. That's nothing to be concerned about. You don't have to chew on it. Well, my boy, it may bother you a little today, but tomorrow it'll be all right. It will? Yes, because the dentist will have it out in the jiffy. Oh, Leroy. But that baby tooth has to come out. You know that. If you won't go to the dentist, I'll have to pull it. You? I can pull it out just as well as the dentist, Leroy. All I need is a piece of string. Well, look, it'll hurt. That's nonsense. Let your old uncle pull it. Oh, wow. Or go to the dentist. Okay, you pull it. That's a spirit, my boy. Now all you need is a piece of string. I'll go get one. A bit now. Leroy, don't you try to get out of this. I'll be right back. Open your mouth, Leroy. Okay, I'll just go over fast. Yeah, let's see. I'll slip this knot right over the little tooth. Pretty big one. Maybe not as easy as those tiny front ones I used to pull. What are you waiting for? Don't rush me, Leroy. Have to get the knot over the tooth first. Well, stop shaking and hurry up. I'm not shaking. Just trying to be gentle. There. I don't snap down on me, Leroy. See, I think I'll stand about a foot away. Ready, Leroy? Yeah, boy. You sure you're ready? What's the matter with you? Aren't you afraid to pull it? Of course not. What makes you think so? Well, let's get it over with. Pull. Pull. Yes, of course. Leroy, I've got a better idea. Why don't we tie it around the doorknob? I'll get some more string. You see, Leroy, this will make it easier on everybody. Now, all I have to do is slam the door. I wonder if Marjorie would like to do that. Now, this is the night she's staying in Francie's. Hurry up, won't you make me nervous? All right, my boy. Get set. I'm set. Gosh, slam it. Yeah, slam it. Now, slam it on the count of three. One, two, we'll start over. One, two, three. Right where the dentist is all set now. Four o'clock this afternoon. Oh. The tooth has to come out. Don't try to get me to pull it again. That's a dentist's job. Well, that was your idea. Pass the toast, Leroy. Okay. Have some yourself? I don't want any. No, Leroy. More coffee, Mr. Kiddler, please. Thank you, Bertie. Bertie, Leroy doesn't want to go to the dentist this afternoon. Isn't that silly? I don't know, Mr. Gillsley. Bertie don't like a dentist's office no more than Leroy. But Bertie, this fear of a dentist's office is silly. It's nothing but a nightmare you build up in your own mind. Yes. There was a time when people had reason to dread going to the dentist. Nowadays, with all the modern equipment, there's nothing to it. If you don't mind dentist, will you go with me? Leroy, I have a job. I can't leave the office every time you have a toothache. My boy, you're 12 years old. It's time you learn to face things by yourself. Your old uncle can't hold your hand all the way through life. Cheer up, my boy. Run along to school. Just forget about your tooth till 4 o'clock. Oh, sure. Yeah, then have it out, and I'll bet the good fairy will leave a dime under your pillow tonight. A dollar? Leroy, this is no time to bargain. It's costing me $5 to send you to the dentist. Okay. Have a good time at school. I'll talk to the good fairy about the quarter. And I'll have some hot soup for you when you come home to lunch, Leroy. Okay, goodbye, Bertie. Goodbye. Leroy, Leroy, goodbye. Oh, my goodness. Bertie, you might pour me another cup of coffee. This has been a trying morning. Yes, sir. Thank you. You're welcome. And Bertie, how about some more scrambled eggs? I seem to have developed quite an appetite this morning. Yes, plenty of eggs. Little Leroy couldn't eat any. He didn't have much of an appetite. Leroy, I'll be all right. I sure hope so. What? That poor little boy going up there to that dentist's office all alone. No, Bertie. I can't help thinking about that poor little boy sitting up there in that big chair looking at that big grind in the face all alone. Bertie, there won't be any grinding. He's only having a little loose tooth pulled. Yes, sir, but he still has to sit there and look at that big grind all alone. Bertie, he doesn't need anybody with him. Let's not make a big thing out of this. Yes, sir. Like you say, you can't leave the office every time Leroy has a toothache. Of course, soft people would. Well, it's not that, Bertie. It's time Leroy grew up. He don't look growth up to me. He's just a little boy in that big chair looking that big grind in the face all alone. All right, Bertie. Tell him I'll meet him at the dentist's office four o'clock and part of the afternoon with Leroy so he won't be all... Bertie and I had better get the water report out this morning. Good morning, Bessie. Bessie. Bessie? Where is that girl? You know, there's something in her typewriter. At least she started working on the report. Let's take a look and see how much she's done. Dear Mr. Gillesleve, I've gone out for a mulled milk. Oh, my goodness. It's 9.15 in the morning? I suppose she drinks those for breakfast? I wonder if she never gets any work done around here. I'm going to have to do something about that girl. There she is now. Bessie, come in here and take a letter. I'll be glad to, Mr. Gillesleve. Care to have me sit on your lap? Hooker, what are you doing? Pussy-footing around my office early in the morning. Well, I was wondering if you'd care to step out and have a coffee with me, Gillesleve. Judge, Bessie's already out having a mulled milk. What kind of a water department do you think I run around here? Well... Maybe she comes back and then we'll go out for coffee. Just as you like, Gillesleve. And I've got to come back and clean up a lot of work, Judge. I'm taking Leroy to the dentist this afternoon. Oh, is the boy having trouble with his teeth? No, he's going to get his first shave. What? Skip it, Judge. Skip it. He was a little nervous about going alone. Isn't that silly? Not at all, Gillesleve. I remember I hated to go to the dentist when I was a boy. Are you trying to tell me they had dentists in those days? Gillesleve? What are you laughing at? You're right at that age when your dental work is about to begin. What do you mean? How long since you had a check-up, Gillesleve? Check-up? I have a check-up every six months. Unless something comes up. Business or something? Answer the question, Gillesleve. How long has it been? Well, I've been pretty busy. You big fat faker, you. Gillesleve, I bet you haven't been to the dentist in five years. Four. I mean... My, my. I'd hate to be in your shoes. A lot can happen in four years. Oh. Bessie, is that you? Yes, Mr. Gillesleve. Yes, Bessie. And this is Judge Hooker. I know. Good morning, Judge Hooker. Good morning, Bessie. Bessie, you and your mulled milk have been keeping me waiting. Oh, I'm sorry I took so long, Mr. Gillesleve. But it was so thick, I had to eat it with a spoon. Yes, yes. Let's get down to business. What are my appointments, Bessie? The judge and I want to step out for a cup of coffee. Well, I have them all written right down here on my pad. Well, you have a very efficient secretary, Gillesleve. Judge, how did you ever get to be a lawyer? Go ahead, Bessie. Yes, sir. Now let me see. At 10 o'clock, you have an appointment with the commissioner of streets, bridges, and sewers. Well, let's postpone that all tomorrow. And at 11 o'clock, you have an appointment with the mayor. I'll be there. Anything else, Bessie? No, sir. Oh, except at four o'clock, you have an appointment with the dentist. Bessie, that's Leroy's appointment. I am just going along with him. Oh, but Mr. Gillesleve, the dentist called us, Maureen, and made it your appointment, too. Huh? Well, he said you were overdue for your own checkup so he could take you both at the same time. What? Shut up, you old goat. Hello, there, birdie. Howdy, Mr. Wall. Say, birdie, the other day I heard you giving Leroy some special instructions. Yes, sir. I was telling him that a growing boy is something like a furnace. You got to keep him stoked up with plenty of nourishment during these cold days. Now, Parquet margin, now, that's one of those real nourishing foods, Mr. Wall. Ah, certainly is, birdie. And Parquet tastes so good. It's one nourishing food I don't have any trouble getting Leroy to eat. Well, I guess that luxury flavor is what everybody notices when they try Parquet. It has, well, such a light, such a delicate flavor. Even though Parquet costs only about half as much as the most expensive spreads, no matter how you prefer to use Parquet for cooking or on hot vegetables or as a delicious spread on rolls or bread, that luxury taste is what you notice and you remember. Sure is. That Parquet tastes like it should cost twice as much. So friends, next time you go to the store, why not ask for Parquet? Enjoy the light, delicate flavor of a margarine made from the selected products of American farms. The delicious luxury spread that tastes like it should cost twice as much. That's P-A-R-K-A-Y Parquet margarine made by Kraft. Well, let's get back to the great Gildesley. He agreed to take Leroy to the dentist this afternoon, but he didn't know the dentist was going to take him. He's thinking it over now as he walks past PB's drug store. What am I worrying about? Some people would let a trip to the dentist upset their whole day, not me, no sir. Think I'll step on these scales here and see if I've lost any weight. Here's a penny. Let's see what's on the card. I've lost one pound, as my fortunes say. You're about to face a painful experience, move cautiously. Maybe I'd better try it again. These machines are always a little off. Let's see, what's on the back of this one? You are about to face a painful experience, move cautiously. Don't worry, I will. Think I'll go in PB's for an aspirin. Hello, PB. Well, hello, Mr. Gildesley. I noticed you weighing yourself out there. Yes, PB. In fact, I noticed you weighed yourself twice. Right again. Well, if our scales didn't prove satisfactory, they'd farm me, so you'd be glad to refund your penny. That won't be necessary, PB. Give me a Coke. Give me some aspirin, too. Aspirin, you say? That's what I said, PB. You didn't take them both at the same time? Yes, PB. You must be taking this trip to the dentist seriously. What do you know about my trip to the dentist? The judge was in. That old busybody. And Mr. Gildesley, speaking for PB's pharmacy, may I extend our sympathies? What? And if you should need any medication, a sick room supply? Please, PB, I won't need any of those things. My teeth are all right. And then why are you so worried? Well, I just don't like the dentist's attitude. How's that? He called my office at the last minute when I had a lot of work to do and disrupted my whole day. I might just take my business somewhere else. Well, if you're in the market for a new dentist, there's that fellow on the second floor across the street, Dr. Hatfield. Oh, yes. Is he any good, PB? Well, he's got somebody always in the chair. You can see him working up there at the window now. Oh, yes. This guy's stage hold up. Looks like an extraction job from here. Extraction? You know, Mr. Gildesley, when things are slow here in the pharmacy, I spend many an afternoon watching Dr. Hatfield in action. What a pleasant pastime, PB. Well, it was past the time. Saw a fellow up there just the other day. He was in the chair four hours. He was? Yes, he and Dr. Hatfield had quite a tussle. Looked like a regular wrestling match. You know, it must have needed a lot of work. I understand if a fellow hadn't been to the dentist in two years. Two years? How long has it been since you visited the dentist, Mr. Gildesley? Well, I think it's never mind, PB. It's none of your business. The judge already told me before. But that isn't making a difference. I'll bet I'll be out of the dentist chair in 15 minutes. I wouldn't say that. I really am. Oh, Bessie. Mr. Gildesley, you don't look very well. I don't feel very well either. You'll feel better after you go to the dentist. What? I'm going into my office and I don't want to be disturbed. Brighten me. My teeth are all right. I think. Let's see. Where's that little mirror? I keep my desk drawer. Oh, here it is. Oh. Well, let me see. Oh, for... Brother. Yes, Bessie? Mr. Gildesley, are you out? Adline? Yes. Shall I call her back? Not now, Bessie. I'm busy. Yes, sir. Let me see. Oh. My teeth look pretty good. Sure. I don't know, though. Four years, a long time. Could be trouble underneath. I wonder if you'll have to drill. Well, what if he does? A dentist drill. Don't bother me. I wonder what Dr. Cobb will do to me this afternoon. Well, Mr. Gildesley, climb right up here in the chair. Oh, thank you, Dr. Cobb. Nice, soft chair. We believe in making our patients as comfortable as possible. Oh, yes. We haven't seen you for about four years, have we? I'm sure you won't find anything wrong, Dr. Cobb. I take very good care of my teeth. Open wide. Brush him twice a day. Up and down. Good for you. Open wide, please. Open wide. Oh, yes. I'm sure you won't find anything. Well... What do we have here? Oh, that's too little sensitive, Doc. It's your cold hands. But I'm sure you won't have to drill. You see, Doc, what are you doing? This won't hurt a bit. Stop that! What the... Best you get your hand off that buzzer. So when someone comes in, Leroy's here. Leroy? Hi, Aunt. Leroy, what are you doing down here? What's the matter? Nothing. Everything's great. I just saw Dr. Cobb and canceled my appointment. What? Well, yes, Leroy. Did Dr. Cobb say you're all right? Sure. He said he's glad it turned out this way. Now he can spend the extra time on you. What? Sorry, Aunt. I know how you feel. Yes, yes. Oh, come on. Never mind. Go ahead, my boy. He wouldn't want to go with me. 3.15. 45 more minutes than I go to the chair. Come to think of it, why should I be going? I have my water report to get out. It's silly of me to neglect my work. I, George, my first obligation is to the water department. Teeth or no teeth. Bessie, get Dr. Cobb on the telephone for me. I'm canceling my appointment. What? You are? I have to get my water report out this afternoon. You know that. Bessie, let's not try to assume too much authority around here. I'll do my work. You do yours. Thank you. Never mind. Leave that buzzer alone. I'll pick up the receiver now. Dr. Cobb? Oh, hello, Mr. Gildersleeve. I suppose you know Leroy got rid of his trouble, all right? Oh, yes. Well, now about my appointment for four o'clock. I'll be very important to a dentist and you'd be surprised that a number of people who call up and cancel at the last minute claiming they're busy. Well, um... And I hate to have anyone cancel unless it's very important. Oh, naturally. No, I'm happy to hear you're coming. Well, that's what I call to tell you. I'm happy. I mean, I'm coming. Bye. Goodbye, Gildersleeve. Goodbye. Crap. Bessie? Yes, sir? I'm going to the dentist after all. You may get out the water report. Mr. Gildersleeve, I thought you said... Get busy on the report, Bessie. It's time you assume some responsibility around here. Yes, sir. Bad line. Come in. You look wonderful. Thank you, sir. Good to see you. How have you been? Oh, I'm as busy as little bee redecorating my house, you know. Oh, yeah. Well, I haven't got much time, Adeline. I have to keep a little appointment. Well, I've dropped more than have you forgotten about little old Adeline. This is the afternoon you promised to help me pick out my new kitchen sink. Sink? Oh, sink! Oh, yeah! How could I have forgotten that? I don't know. He was so cute the other day insisting that you help pick out the sink. You be in the water, Commissioner. Yeah, yeah, yeah. But since you have another appointment, why don't you head ahead? Probably much more important than picking out a sink. Well, now, Adeline, maybe it isn't. I promised you first and the man shouldn't break his promise to a woman. Well... Bessie, I'm going out. Call and cancel my appointment. Okay. Well, just say I'm not buying a reservoir. A reservoir? Well, a small one. Sink. Mr. Fielder, please. Bessie, just say some important business came up. Yes, sir. Adeline, we've got the whole afternoon. Well, we look first for your sink. How about Hogan Brothers? Eh, that's too easy. We'll find it there. I'll tell you what, let's go across the street to pee-vees and have a soda. I feel like celebrating. I thought Morton but you are happy. Yeah, I just got a reprieve. Don't have to go to the chair this afternoon. What? Nothing. Joke. He's worse than Bessie. Better take my arm crossing the street, Adeline. Pretty slushy. Well, thank you, sir. Watch out for the puddles. Gracious. How will I ever get across this big one? Well, I'll carry you across. Drop Morton. Deeper than I thought. No, Morty, you're strong. Put me down now. Let's go look for another puddle. Well, if it isn't Commissioner Gildersley. Hello, Dr. Cobb. Hopped on, Adeline. Dr. Cobb, meet Ms. Fairchild, my neighbor. Adeline, this is Dr. Cobb, my dentist. How do you do, Ms. Fairchild? How do you do, Dr. Cobb? Isn't Mr. Gildersley's galant, doctor? Yes, yes. He seems to have a remarkable faculty for combining pleasure with business. He hasn't, though. He's taken the rest of the day off just to help me buy a sink. Oh, Adeline. Did I say something wrong? Dr. Cobb, I guess I can pick out a sink some other time. I've just decided I'll be at your office at four o'clock. Well, I won't be there. You won't? I thought I'd take advantage of your broken appointment and go see Dr. Hatfield. The dentist? Yes. My lower right by cuspid started aching this afternoon. Frankly, Mr. Gildersley, I hate to go to the dentist. You do? Come on, doc. Let's all go out and pick the sink. When it comes to using delicious spreads on piping hot rolls or crisp toast, you can't get too much of a good thing. And parquet margarine is a perfect spread to use. Every touch of parquet makes baked goods and hot breads taste better. That's because parquet is prepared with all the care of a rare luxury food from the selected products of American farms. Yet this same margarine, so light, so delicate in flavor, costs only about half as much as the most expensive spreads. Tomorrow, get a pound of parquet. It's nourishing. It's reinforced with 15,000 units of essential vitamin A and it tastes so good. It tastes like it should cost twice as much. That's P-A-R-K-A-Y parquet margarine made by Kraft. Folks, my old friend Dr. Cobb has something to say to you. See your dentist twice a year. Thank you, Dr. Cobb. That's what I'm going to do, too, from now on. Good night, folks. The Great Gilders Lead is played by Harold Perry, Adeline Fairchild by Miss Eula Merkel. The show was written by John Elliott and Andy White with music by Jack Meakin. Included in the cast are Walter Tetley, Lillian Randolph, and Richard Legrand. This is John Wall saying good night for the Kraft Foods Company, makers of the famous line of Kraft quality food products. Be sure to listen in next Wednesday and every Wednesday for the further adventures of the Great Gilders Lead. Do you ever get hungry for a piece of mellow good aged American cheese? You know, the kind that comes in the big golden wheels? It's been a long time since there's been much on the market, just this last year, for the first time since before the war, Kraft has been sending lots of fine American cheese to the curing rooms, aging it to a mellow perfection. And now it's ready for you at your dealers. 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