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Well take yesterday for instance I was in his office when I saw his lighted cigar lying on the rug on notice Naturally, I stooped over and picked it up. Wouldn't you? Well, I gave up smoking a long time ago I didn't want the office to catch on fire Mrs. Davis, so I merely put the cigar in an ashtray You might not believe this but he was furious because you put his cigar back in the ashtray Well, it wasn't exactly an ashtray. I guess I should have noticed it was an inkwell. Oh And when you put his cigar in the inkwell it went out that isn't the end I put in the inkwell Three puffs later mr. Conklin could have won first prize in the chow dog contest He's so unreasonable you'd think having a blue tongue was a crime Maybe it was the taste of the ink he objected to he's always been a finicky eater anyway But forget about mr. Conklin Connie just stay out of his way as much as possible believe me I'll do my best Mrs. Davis say that's quite a batch of mail you've got there is it all for you mail Oh, this isn't incoming mail Connie. These are the letters. I picked up from all the kids in the neighborhood You see a bush's department store has a contest each year in which the child who writes the best letter to sandy claws Gets his choice of anything in the toy department. Oh and your Santa's helper. Well, I shop there anyway So I just dropped them off for the kids. They write such cute letters some of them Reminds me of the one you wrote to Santa when you were seven years old me. Where did you see that Mrs. Davis? Forgive me Connie, but I've got it right here. I took it out of your old album You know the scrapbook with the souvenirs in it. You had it out last night Remember. Oh, that's right. I thought I might run across some souvenir money in it Let's see the letter mrs. Davis. There you are dear Read it out loud. I get such a kick out of it. All right. It says dear sandy claws Look at this spelling S-A-N-D-Y C-L-A-W-S-S-S That's nice one S for each claw Lead on here. I don't want you to bring me very much toys at all Because then you would not have enough for all the other little children. Wasn't I a doll? Please sandy just bring me a slate with some chalk and a eraser and some crayons and a ruler on account Because when I grow up, I want to be a English teacher sign Connie Brooks age seven Isn't that touching mrs. Davis even at that tender age. I was already planning my future poverty You knew what you wanted all right now. I'll just set these letters on the sideboard and pour us some coffee Here's your cup Connie. Thanks, mrs. Davis. I'd better hurry. Walter Denton is picking me up this morning Can we give you a lift? No, thank you. I'm going over to Bush's department store They have a contest each year in which a child who writes the best letter to sandy claws gets a His choice of anything in the toy department. How did you know Connie? You just finished telling me mrs. Davis. Oh, so I did now where in the world did I put those letters? What have you done to your car walter seems to have quite an air about it this morning It's nothing but your own aromatic presents, mr. Brooks Thanks walter, but I'm not what I mean wait a minute. Here's a cigar on the seat between us Oh probably dropped out of my dad's pocket. I drove him to work this morning Say do you mind if I keep it it might make a nice good morning gesture to mr. Conklin I can use one at this point. Oh, sure. My dad's got a pocket full of cigars But what's wrong with you an old marble head mr. Conklin Are you in the doghouse miss Brooks where I am shouldn't happen to a dog walter But maybe this little peace offering will help Smells awfully sweet for a cigar. Oh, it isn't the cigar that has that sweet smell miss Brooks. That's miss anright Where is she sitting in the glove compartment? No, I just dropped her off at the beauty parlor. She was wearing a new perfume. She said it was called voodoo Kind of clings to the upholstery, doesn't it? Oh Just like miss anright I'm sorry Walder. I shouldn't speak that way about another member of the faculty forget. I said anything. Oh sure I know there's no love lost between you two Although miss anright did pay you a rather nice compliment this morning. You did yes, ma'am She said she thought it was wonderful how you taught the subject of English miss anright said that just before she went into the beauty parlor She said that anybody who could teach a language to so many kids for such a long time in spite of her obvious difficulty In speaking that language should get a medal Maybe the dryer will fall on her By the way, Walder did miss anright mentioned her reason for going to the beauty parlor so early in the morning Oh come to think of it. She did she said she was going out with mr. Boynton after school But today's Friday the day mr. Boynton usually takes me to the zoo Well, it's also a special occasion for miss anright. It's her birthday. Can you know something miss Brooks? She came right out and told me your age. How old did she say she was walder 27? I guess that's why mr. Boynton has to take her out today instead of you I still don't see what miss anright's birthday has to do with it. He didn't take her out last year when she was 27 Or the year before when she was 28 I Miss Brooks, I seem to detect the presence of the green-eyed monster in this vehicle. She can't possibly be back from the beauty parlor yet Oh, it just makes me mad walder the way some women try to keep their ages hidden Why if anybody wanted to make it their business they could find out my age in a minute How old are you miss Brooks none of your business? Here's mr. Conklin going into his office miss Brooks now's your chance to slip in that cigar right walder see you in class Good morning, mr. Conklin. Good morning, miss Brooks. Have a cigar cigar. Yes, sir. I just happened to have it on me. That is a Gentleman friend left it in my compact here It's brand new no ink on it Now if you'll excuse me, I'll withdraw to the safety of my office while I'm still ahead Goodbye, mr. Conklin. Bye Good morning, miss Brooks. Hello, miss. Enright. Walter Denton tells me that today's your birthday. Well, yes, darling. It is Happy birthday And I shall bask in the warmth of that greeting all day Well, I'm sorry miss Enright But I don't think it's fair of you to make mr. Boynton break a date with me just because it's your birthday Oh, I didn't make him do anything miss Brooks. It's obviously a matter of preference Put down a brightly colored gay silk scarf and an old gray shoe and even a base Maybe we'll reach for the scar. Are you calling me an old gray shoe? Well, if it fits darling slip it on Now look miss Enright I don't want to be rude to you on this of all days Especially since I realized that your birthday is one holiday which has been celebrated in this neighborhood for countless generations But every Friday mr. Boynton takes me to the zoo That's very cooperative my dear, but if the zoo wants you badly enough, they'll come and get you Excuse me, I've got to find Walter Denton's car. I left a cigar in the front seat this morning Oh, was that your cigar? I thought you smoked the pipe It's for mr. Boynton. He's just a big overgrown boy when it comes to practical jokes, you know So I bought that cigar for him in the magic shop in the magic shop It's an exploding cigar Dangerous of course just full of soot. Oh, no Excuse me miss Enright, but I've got to get back to mr. Conklin's office right away About that cigar I gave you sir Yes, miss bro. Oh Are you all right By yes, yes, I'm just dandy But this soot all over my face What do you suggest I do about that? What can you do mr. Conklin get down on one knee and sing april showers Eve arden will continue in just a moment, but first here is verne smith Now proof that brushing teeth right after eating with kohlgate dental cream helped stop tooth decay before it starts Continuous research hundreds of case histories makes this the most conclusive proof in all dentiferous research on tooth decay Eminent dental authorities supervised hundreds of college men and women for over two years One group always brushed their teeth with kohl gates right after eating the other followed their usual dental care The group using kohl gate dental cream is directed using kohl gates exclusively Showed a startling reduction an average number of cavities far less tooth decay The other group developed new cavities at a much higher rate No other dentiferous offers proof of these results modern research shows decay is caused by mouth acids Which are at their worst right after eating brushing teeth with kohl gates as directed helps remove acids before they harm enamel Yes, kohl gates contains all the necessary ingredients including an exclusive patented ingredient for effective daily dental care So remember always use kohl gate dental cream to clean your breath while you clean your teeth and help stop tooth decay Well, I finally convinced mr. Conklin that the cigar episode should be included in my list of unpremeditated crimes Then when lunch period dragged itself around I hastened to the cafeteria to see if miss n right was with mr. Boynton She wasn't so in four seconds flat. I was I waited all during lunch for him to break our date for that afternoon, but he remained strangely silent So while we were drinking our coffee, I summoned all my feminine wiles and subtly remarked Is I is or is I ain't your baby? What did you say mr. Brooks nothing mr. Boynton here's a napkin It's just that I get a distinct feeling of guilt emanating from your side of the table Guilt what makes you say that you paid for my coffee Oh, it's all right. You can pay for mine next time. I paid for yours last time. We're even But today is friday mr. Boynton. Is that right? That's right And we usually go to the zoo on friday. Isn't that so? Yes, that's so well Well, what is I is or is I ain't your baby? If you mean am I keeping our engagement miss Brooks, well A funny thing happened this morning on your way to the rabbits cage Yes, it's a matter of fact. I was in my lab when it happened. I remembered an appointment I made for this afternoon with somebody else namely my uh My grandmother That's it. My grandmother came into town unexpectedly this morning and I promised to take her out for the day She's uh, she's rather helpless you see because well, she's quite far along in years You're not just clacking your crockery doctor It so happens mr. Boynton that I know your grandmother. You do. Yes She's 27 years old and she teaches english at madison high school Miss Brooks, I've decided that rather than stoop to deception. I'd better be honest about this thing What I told you just now about my grandmother it isn't true. No I made a date with miss enright for today, but only because it's her birthday miss Brooks She told me her folks were living in another part of the country and my folks live in another part of the country Well, miss enright also said she didn't have too many friends. I don't have too many friends But miss enright is 27 years old today my folks live in another part of the country Sorry miss Brooks. I just didn't want your feelings to be hurt. Don't worry about my feelings. Mr. Boynton. I've sent away for a plastic set Hi miss Brooks, mr. Boynton. Hello harriott. How are you harriott? Would you care to sit down? There's plenty of room at this table Oh, thanks. Just the same mr. Boynton, but I've got to take this container of coffee to daddy Oh, is your father lunching in his office harriott? Yes. He says he's too embarrassed to eat in public today There seems to be something on his neck. He can't get off The board of education It's some black stuff He didn't want to talk about it too much here harriott. Let me take that coffee down to him It's the least I can do you sit here and chat with mr. Boynton dear. He's very good company today loaded with stories Well, all right miss Brooks if you say so here's the coffee and here's some extra sugar daddy likes it plenty sweet Thanks harriott. I'll uh, I'll see you later. Won't I miss Brooks as we both get older you mean? Please drop into my lab after school. Maybe we can work something out. Perhaps we can all have a date together Fine. I'll bring my grandfather for miss enright Come in I met your daughter in the cafeteria mr. Conklin and she gave me this coffee to bring you What happened to her pulled up lame Well as a matter of fact, sir, I wanted to sort of atone for some of my earlier transgressions Well, don't stand there for some coffee and a cup for me, please. Yes, sir. I'll just get this cover off It's on pretty tight I hope it's hot if there's anything I can't stand it's cool coffee. Oh, I'm sure it's piping hot mr. Conklin I can tell by the way the container feels Let me let me help you Get out of the car It is piping hot Observe the steam rising from my trousers Miss Brooks yesterday you dipped my cigar in the inkwell This morning you gave me one that exploded in my face And now thanks to you again a container of hot coffee is running down my leg Stand there miss Brooks. What have you to say for yourself? Is it sweet enough mr. Conklin? If it isn't miss Brooks come in I said come in You are as good conklin. I am and no doubt you heard of bush's department store. I have well, I'm bush I'm a little pooped myself I'll be brief mr. Conklin Each year my store gives away contest prizes to children who write in the best letters to santa claus We like to choose some prominent citizens in our community to play santa for this occasion Hence my visit here my dear mr. Bush if you're suggesting that I involve myself in the squalling clamor of hundreds of children In a department store put it out of your mind But mr. Conklin, you have no way of knowing this of course, but I am a person with extremely high blood pressure and acute hypertension Playing santa to a band of yowling brats is out of the question But I've invited all the photographers and reporters mr. Conklin You'll get at the very least a two column picture in every paper. I'm sorry. It's absolutely unthinkable for me to to Two column picture Of course you see we've picked the winning letter and you're the ideal choice to present the grand prize this afternoon Why me because you're a school principal and the contest winner is a little seven-year-old girl who wants to be a teacher when she grows up A teacher I guess I can arrange it. I'd hate to disappoint a child, especially this obviously backward little tyke What time shall I be there mr. Bush a four o'clock sharp please and thank you so much for accepting our invitation You're welcome. I'm sure now if you'll excuse me say I must inspect some new gym equipment for just arrived Of course, mr. Conklin. Oh before I leave your office. May I use the phone? Certainly right there on my desk See you at four mr. Bush. Thank you Santa Claus is coming to town Hello, mrs. Davis speaking. Oh, this is mr. Bush of bush's department store My secretary gave me your phone number mr. Davis told me what a grand job You've done of rounding up the children's letters and our letter to santa contest. I was glad to help mr Bush Thank you, mr. Davis. Now. There's just one bit of information I need from you. Do you know where uh Connie brooks lives honey brooks certainly she lives right here with me Well, that's a coincidence. Could I speak with her? Not now. She's still in school. Of course It's not three o'clock yet As a matter of fact, I was just getting ready to pick her up one of the students in school Whether usually takes her home, but he's busy today. I see well, mr. Davis You can do me a great favor instead of taking her home today bring conny right over to our store What for you'll see What kind of toys does she favor mr. Davis toys conny doesn't play with toys. Oh the serious type, eh? Well bring her over as early as you can mr. Davis so I can get acquainted with her She'll probably warm up a bit after a nice romp in the sand pile Now remember mr. Davis don't tell her why she's coming to the store. I'd like it to be a surprise It'll be a surprise. All right Now will you please tell me what we're doing in bush's department store mr. Davis I haven't enough money left to buy a Christmas seal let alone do any shopping be patient conny We'll find out as soon as I can locate mr. Bush I know let's cut out for the sand pile. It's right over there in the toy department. All right, but I oh look There's mr. Boynton. Oh, hello, mr. Brooks. Mrs. Davis. Hello, mr. Boynton. Excuse me just a moment, won't you? I'll go on ahead conny and find mr. Bush. Fine, mr. Davis Well, mr. Boynton doing a little last-minute Christmas shopping. Oh, not exactly. Ms. Brooks. Ms. Enright asked me to come over here right after school She's uh, she's crazy about children. She says and they're having some sort of contest here today Where is she now? Oh, she's in the hardware department picking up a new roaster She says next to children. She likes nothing better than cooking and housework. I bet she's terribly decent to animals too I I'm sorry. I didn't see you after school, but miss enright insisted we leave at once after all it is Her birthday today. I know mr. Boynton. I had a hunch you two would wind up alone Oh, we're only going to a movie miss Brooks. Donald O'Connor in france is just opened at the state It's the story of an army mule. Oh, that's where you're taking miss enright. That's right What are you trying to do start your own mule train? I just got the most charming pot darling Oh, you've acquired one of your own haven't you mr. Boynton? Hello prudence Cooked any interesting children lately? Please ladies, please let's get over to the toy department. They're getting ready for the ceremonies The spotlight was just turned on that platform. Oh fine, mr. Boynton. I just adore toy. Why don't you act your age? Come along miss Brooks. I see mrs. Davis right in the front row Attention, attack quiet, please chill quiet children quiet here without further ado is your old friend santa claus Merry christmas kiddies. Why that's mr. Conklin. Is it really? Of course, I'd recognize that bloodthirsty cheerfulness anywhere Here's the prize winning letter in the contest I suppose you read it out loud and will surprise the author who I know is among those listening Surely surely It says dear sandy claws spelled CLAWSS as That's nice one s for each claw I don't want you to bring me very much toys at all cause then you would not have enough for all the other little children Isn't she a doll Wait a minute. This sounds awfully familiar Please sandy just bring me a slate with some chalk and a eraser and some crayons and a ruler Cause when I grow up, I want to be a english teacher. Oh, no I'm conny brooks age seven Now if this little girl will step up sound like you know this girl mr. Conklin. Well, let's get her up to the platform Where are you honey? You who mr. Bush down here? I'm mr. Davis. Oh, hello, mr. Davis the girl you're looking for is standing right here beside me What? Who are you? I'm conny brooks age seven Miss brooks. What's the meaning of this? Yes. What is this hoax? Oh, there was no hoax intended gentlemen Mrs. Davis must have absentmindedly put my letter in with the other kids when I wrote that letter I was actually seven years old you were never that young darling Oh, this is terrible the press and photographers will be here any minute Give me that bag of toys mr. Conklin. This girl gets nothing Now hold on there mr. Bush the contest rules clearly state that the winner must be a child If miss brooks was seven years old when she wrote that letter she she's entitled to take home anything she wants from the toy department I think you've got something there mr. Boyne Well, this is terribly embarrassing Miss brooks if you'll just leave the premises before the press arrive you may have anything in the toy department you desire What do you want? Uh, mr. Bush, this is mr. Boynton. 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