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If Mayor Terwilliger has any hope of being re-elected on November 7th, he will straightway return Mr. Gilderslee to office. Hooray! Madden talking. Hooray for us. Isn't that wonderful, Uncle Morton? I don't like that part there where it says I wasn't perfect. Oh, don't be silly. Nobody's perfect. No, Marjorie. Bertie, you think that's any way for a girl to talk about her uncle? Oh, Mr. Gilderslee, if you were perfect, you'd be up with the angels, which, thank goodness, you ain't. Oh, Uncle Morton, I'm so glad. I'm so glad. No, no, my dear. I'm glad they showed up that old Terwilliger, the old fool. I'm glad they finally gave you credit. Uncle Morton, I must say you don't seem very excited. I should think you'd be thrilled. Well, it's gratifying, my dear. Gratifying to have one tumble effort recognized at last, even though the recognition comes too late. Too late? You asked me, it's just in time. In another week, we might have been eating grass. Yes. We were at no time an actual want, my boy. Well, then what was all that you were giving us about we had to cut down? Grape along our 15-centile hour. That's not a living wage. You're downright a smug. I was merely taking precautions, Leroy, during the period of my temporary unemployment to guard against a rainy day. Boy, I thought it was here. Well, it's gone now. The mayor will have to make a commissioner again, won't he, Uncle Morton? It doesn't seem to have occurred to anyone that I may possibly not be interested in the commissionership. Not interested? Don't tell me you're not going to take it. I have never sought public office, my boy. Are you kidding? At any rate, I do not seek it at this time. Oh, Uncle Morton, you ought to take it. Sure you should. Amen. What makes you say that, Bertie? I got the milk bill this morning. Oh. You think I should take it, do you? You think that being water commissioner is the best your old uncle is capable of, do you? You could do worse, Uncle Morton. You're doing worse right now. As you grow older, my boy, you will learn that it's best not to leap to conclusions until you have all the facts in your possession. What do you mean? In exactly one hour and 15 minutes, your uncle has an appointment to confer with some of the biggest executives in the country. Yeah, of course. Is that so strange, my boy? Oh, no, but I wondered why you had your best tie on. How do I look, my dear? Like an executive? Like a million dollars. But, uh, we gotta see, Uncle Morton. Well, I wouldn't want this to get beyond these walls, my dear. But I saw Nelson Humpstone yesterday out at the factory. He's back from Detroit? Not only that. He's brought with him some of the big shots from international bolt and screws. Oh, um... You, uh, think they might want to talk to you about a job? Well, they certainly don't want to run me for president. My hat, my dear. Leroy, my walking stick. Your walking stick? You heard me? Well, you haven't used that in years, huh? The occasion for it has not arisen. Well, I don't see what you want to use it now for. Because, my boy, I'm meeting these men for the first time. And first impressions are very important. Well, that's just what I mean. Leroy, get the walking stick. Hello, PB. Have you got a decent cigar in this so-called drugstore? Well, I have your regular brand. You haven't answered my question. I want the most expensive cigar you've got, PB. Well, let me see. I've got these at 25 cents, please. That's expensive. Is that the best you can do? 25 cents? Well, I could raise the price a little. Anything to accommodate a customer. It's not just the price, PB. I want a cigar that's not just a cigar. One that'll make an impression if you know what I mean. You're not thinking of an exploding cigar. No, no. And I'm a bit of a hurry, too, PB. Well, now, here's a cigar that has a certain distinction. Well, let's see it. The Salome Perfecto. You see it has a picture of the dancing girl on the band there. It has a certain feel to some people. No salamis, PB. Look, what I want is a cigar that I can offer to a big, important executive without being ashamed of it. Oh, well, you want the Garcia Profondo. Oh, do I? Yes. You see, it says right here on the box, the cigar of distinction for distinguished men. That's for me. I'll take four. Well, you must be expecting to meet a lot of distinguished men today. I am, PB. I am. Uh, anybody I know? I'm not saying. Yeah. I'll give you a little hint, though, PB. A certain manager of a certain manufacturing concern here in this town had just returned from Detroit with certain executives to discuss filling a certain job. They have their eye on a certain man. You get it? Yours truly. Oh, no. Sorry, I can't tell you anymore, PB. But I wouldn't want this to get around. You know what the competition for these big jobs is like. Dog eat dog. What? How did you find out about Humpstone? You almost broke up my phone booth last week, trying to get in touch with him if you remember. Oh, yeah. That. Well, I'm due over at the plant there in half an hour to meet some of the big shots. Confidentially, Humpstone tells me I've got the inside track. That's true. The inside track must be a lot of crowded. What do you mean? Frank Jessup was in here this morning, you know him. Jessup? Oh, yeah, he has the Buick Agency over on State Street. He had the Buick Agency. He's out there at the plant right now. He is? Yeah, and then there's Walter Cornblume here. Cornblume? Oh, my goodness. It must be all over town. I'd better get over there. Not much to notice, baby. Our guard. Oh, yeah. Let me have him, PB. I hope they do the trick. Well, they ought to with a quarter of a piece. If it's any comfort to you, Jessup bought the two for 15 tatters. Oh, great. I'll let him piece me to the drawer, then I'll move in with a big gun. Get me. You're early, Gildesleeve. Better early than late, I always say. Yes, sir. Untuality. Very important in business. Just put your hat on the file there. It won't be in the way. No, not at all. Have a chair. Thanks. Well, Mr. Gildesleeve? Well, Mr. Humpstone? Today should tell the story, I guess. Yeah, I guess so. Have a cigar. Oh, no, thank you. As a matter of fact, just a tip. We discourage smoking here at the plant. Oh? Yes. You see, J.G. doesn't smoke himself. And he doesn't like to see any of the men smoke either. J.G. Our executive vice president. You'll meet him in just a few minutes. Oh, yes. Well, I never smoke on the job myself. Just happened to have these things with me, so I thought if anybody could use them, I... Maybe I'd better get rid of them before... No, just put them out of sight. J.G. is a funny duck. You have to know just how to handle him. Oh? How's that? Oh, you will catch on. Now, A.K. is different. A.K. has a great sense of humor. Only you never know when he's kidding. Oh, how do you find out? You'll find out. It takes a little time, but for now, just take your cue for me. When I laugh, you laugh. Now, there's nothing to be nervous about. Oh, I'm not nervous. Not me. I understand, though, that you've been interviewing a number of men for this position. Well, naturally, we want to cover all the possibilities. But don't worry. You're still in the lead. Well, that's fine. As you see, this position calls for some knowledge of hydraulics. Hydraulics? Yes. And with your experience in the water department, we thought... Oh, yes. Hydraulics down there at the water department. Oh, a blend of it. Yes, Miss Pickens? Well, J.G.'s ahead of schedule. How did that happen? He's been cutting his interview short. Uh-oh. In a bad mood today. Brother. After you, Mr. Kilda Sleeves? Oh, no. Oh, no. After you. I tell you, Marjorie, I have no idea. The man just sat there like a bump on a log. Didn't say anything, didn't ask any questions. Just stared at me like an idiot. Humpstone did all the talking. I don't think the man is all there. Tell me something, Al. Where does this job pay? I don't know. Besides, it's none of your business. Lee Roy, can't you see Uncle Mort's upset? Well, as long as he was there, I don't see why he couldn't ask. God, that was no time to bring up money. That's not the way these things are done, Lee Roy. I imagine it pays a good four or $5,000. I don't care what it pays. I don't think I want a darn job anyway. I'll have to work for an old fool like that. Sat there like a wooden Indian. Telephone. Yeah, I'll take it. Hello? Humpstone? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Thanks, Humpy. Yeah. What is it? What do you know, kids? Humpstone ran into J.G. in the washroom and he liked the cut of my gym. That's what he said. He liked the cut of my gym. You mean he likes you? Likes me. I'm in, kids. I'm practically in. Hi, George. That J.G. is a smart hombre. He doesn't say much. 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So remember always to ask for parquet, p-a-r-k-a-y. Parquet margarine, made by craft. Now, let's get back to the great Gilder Sleeve. Full of executive fire, he spent the afternoon and he studied, straightening out his papers, throwing away unpaid bills and spinning around in his desk chair. Now, he and his family have enjoyed an early sufferer so that Birdie can attend a war chest meeting and Gilder Sleeve is topping it off with a cigar. Not me, Leroy. You remind us we can go if you want to. Oh, boy, come on, Mards. Why can't you go, Uncle Mord? I'm going to stay home and do a little planning today. Think up some new ideas for the factory. Oh, come on to the movies, Uncle. Suppose you think of something and then you don't get the job. All that thinking would be wasted. No thinking is ever wasted, my boy. Are you kidding? Yesterday I learned my geography cold and the teacher didn't even call on me. Had my hand up the whole time. Maybe she smelled a rat, Leroy. Learn your lesson again tomorrow and keep your hands in your pockets. Hey, you might have something there. Always work for me. And don't worry about me getting this job. The only question is, when do I start work? Uh-oh. See you at Isley Roy. I'll come. That darn kid, Mards, isn't so different from the kid I was, you know? Really, Uncle Mord? I just can't believe you were ever as terrible as Leroy. Oh, yes, I was. Well, well, the majesty of the law. Good evening, Trotmorton. Mards, Rick. Hello, Josh. Have a chair, Josh. Thank you. I am the bearer of an important message for you, Gilly. Yeah? By the way, I'm not holding up your sucker, am I? No, Judge. We've already had it. Oh. Those are the brakes, Gilly. That will do, Leroy. What's the important message, Horace? It's from Marjorie Williger. He wants you to accept the water commissioner's portfolio again. Horace, you can tell the mayor to take the portfolio and blow soap bubbles through it. But, Gilly, this is the job you wanted. Best job you ever had. Got a better one now, Judge. You're looking at the man who's going to be Nelson Humpstones new assistant at International Boat and Screw. Or possibly his associate. Well, when this happened? I went out and saw him this morning. Nothing to it. Is it really sewed up, Gilly? Oh, it's in the bag, Horace. Just a few details to be settled. Yeah, it's all settled except the money. Leroy. At least four or five thousand a year, Judge. But have you really got it? How'd they ever come to pick you? Well, who else in this town knows anything about hydraulics? What do you know about hydraulics? Well, I bet I could learn all about it in ten minutes. Bye, George. I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, George. I think I'll get out of the public library right now. They must have a book. Dozens of them. I'm going to do it. I'll glance through a few of these books. When I see those fellas tomorrow, I'll know more about hydraulics and old John W. Hydraulics himself. Yeah. They smell the same. Books, I suppose. People, too. Pardon me. I'd like a book on... Don't allow smoking in here. A wastebasket? Oh, I see one. Don't move. Shot, wasn't it? That might start a fire. Oh, no, it was out. Have you got a book on hydraulics? Oh, yes. Elementary or advanced? Well, I'm not sure. Just what are hydraulics? Hydraulics is the science of water pressure and so on. Water? Well, then I know all about it. Water. Well... Ridley, give me the advanced book, please, Miss. Misses. Oh, pardon me. I'll get it for you. Uh, Mrs. I'll bet Mr. Yeah, I'll bet he is. I'll bet he wears a nightcap and reads the Atlantic Monthly in bed. You wish to take the book out or read it here? Oh, I'll just glance through it here. Can I sit any place I please? Oh, yes. Oh, thank you, Mrs. The laws of hydromechanics. Oh, that sounds good. Would you mind keeping your feet on your own side of the table? Oh, sorry. Uh, the general properties or fluids are as follows. Would you mind reading to yourself? Oh, I... Or don't you know how? I'm just as good a reader as you are. Gee, I'm surrounded. How can anybody read when it's so darn quiet? Is this chair taken? No. Oh! Eve, Eve, good one. Rock, vote, and I didn't see you. Oh, you have to be quiet in here, Eve. I know. Imagine meeting you here. I'm the one who should be surprised. It's awfully nice to see you. Oh, nice to see you too. It's been months. Would you mind conducting this reunion somewhere else? How would you like a punch in the nose, Mr. Oh, so you're a rowdy, too. Rock, Morty, you'll be thrown out. Thrown out? Not by that bookworm, my Walt. Come on, let's take a walk, Eve. I want to talk to you. But I just got here. It's all right, so did I. Come on, you can read anytime. You happen to be here. Well, I was going to do a little scientific reading, Eve. Hydraulics. But I found I knew all about it. You haven't changed, have you, sir? Oh, lost a little weight. How's your mother? Well, she's all right. She's not living with me anymore, you know. Oh, you don't say. No, she went to live with my sister in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Oh, I love Pennsylvania. Yeah, you must miss her a great deal. Fine woman. Well, I did miss her at first. I've been quite lonesome, Dr. Morton. I've been lonesome too, Eve. Oh, man never needs to be lonesome. But a girl, a girl has to spend her evenings in the library. Well, we ought to see more of each other, Eve. We used to have a lot of fun. Yes, we did. I don't see why we couldn't have that same kind of fun all over again. We're not engaged now, Dr. Morton. Well, we had plenty of fun before we were engaged, Eve. Yeah. Now, Dr. Morton, we haven't seen each other in quite a while. Oh, take it a little easy, huh? Take it very easy. I, uh, saw the editorial in the paper this morning. I was so proud of you. Oh, that. Yeah, T'Williger wants me back. Sent Judge Hooker crawling over to see me, begging me to come back. That's very flattering. Uh, how did you happen to leave the water department? T'Williger fired I resigned. We had a difference of opinion on policy. It was him or me, so I quit. I, Dr. Morton. It was him or I, so I... He. He, I, uh... Certainly seems like the old days, Eve. I can't help correcting you, Dr. Morton. I'm always so surprised when you make a mistake. Um, are you going back as water commissioner? Nope. Got something much better, Eve. Private industry. Oh, really? What is it? A fellow named Nelson Humstone runs the war plant here. Yeah, it's a subsidiary of international bolt and screw. Humpy wants me as his assistant. Or, possibly, his associate. Hmm, sounds interesting. How did you, uh, meet this Mr. Humstone? Uh, through Lila Ransom. She knows him pretty well. Oh. Uh... Oh, uh... Nothing between him or anything like that, of course. I mean, Lila arranged this meeting as a favor to me. I see. Uh, Lila, do just about anything for me. I'm sure she would. Uh, Dr. Morton, are you sure you're being wise to go back to private business? Why, certainly. It's a good job, Eve. Fine opportunity. Why not? Well, I thought when I read that editorial this morning, I thought how much you have to give the people, the people of our city. Well, I ever give them as water, Eve. What are you getting at? Oh, you came awfully close to being nominated for mayor last year. I don't want to run for mayor again. Well, something bigger, then. You have great capacity for leadership, Dr. Morton. Oh, you think so? I've always thought so. Well, maybe I could become a big man in business, Eve. I imagine this job with Humpstone would pay four or five thousand a year. Is that so much more than the water department pays? Well, no, but the future... Well, money isn't everything. You could be a great public figure. Your name could be known to thousands of people. Maybe millions. Millions? Well, I kind of like that. On the other hand, that's kind of a gamble. Well, of course, if you never want to take a chance. Well, I... Hey, we're here already. Yes. Good night, Dr. Morton. Eve, I've hardly seen you. Aren't you going to ask me in? I don't believe so. You've apparently lost something that was quite important to me, Dr. Morton. Lost something? What have I lost? Your youth. The Dr. Morton I knew had a marvelous spirit of youthfulness, of daring, of faith in himself. He had courage and vigor. He wasn't afraid to take a chance. Well, I'm not afraid to take a chance, Eve. I've still got all those things. How can I tell? You'll see. I'll show you. Eve, let me come in for just a few minutes. Well, Dr. Morton, I... Just a little take-a-take for old time's sake. All right. For old time's sake. We'll soon change that. Uh, Mike, what's his name here? Uh, Mr. McCarthy. Yes, he's in your office. He's got the desk all cleaned out. He's ready to go. Shall I announce you? You know, let him enjoy himself a little longer. Same old water cooler. Same old hat. That hat rack is a disgrace. Is this, uh... McCarthy's hat? Yes. Must have a head like a peanut, that guy. Are you, uh, killed a slave? He... What a mind when I was younger, before inflation set in. I'd left it in here. Oh. Well, would you care to step into my office for a moment? Take care of the formalities? Oh, yes. Yes, thank you. Yes. Well, I guess there's not much to say. The books are up to date. You can have them audited as of the day, if you want to. Here's the culmination to the save. Oh, thank you. Key to the office, key to the desk, key to the, uh... found the hall. Thank you, McCarthy. Oh, welcome. I guess that's everything. Yeah, I guess so. Uh... What are all those papers on the desk? Complaints. Complaints? Complaints. Hmm. Well... I hope you'll be able to find, uh... I mean, I hope you'll soon be able to announce your new connection. You mean you hope I'll get a job? Well, yes. Don't worry about me, guilty slave. 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