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Yeah We'll give him a few more minutes. How about these sleeping arrangements? I did like Miss Marjorie said I'm giving Miss McGee your room That's right, and Mr. McGee gets the damn. I hope you'll be comfortable. He doesn't have to be comfortable That guy can sleep standing up What about me? Where do I go? Well, you saw to get the sewing room, Mr. Gillslee. I Knew at the sewing room. I'll be on pins and needles all night. Oh No, sir, I got you all fixed up snugly Roy's folding camp cot. Yeah, the last time I camped on that cot it folded. All right You remember well, I got it fixed up now, Mr. Gillslee. I got it tied up with some string. Oh fine I'll sleep like a baby. Yes, sir. I'll bet I'll be asleep before my head hits the floor Marjorie is that you? How was the movie at birdie take this book upstairs with you when you go will you yes I saw white cargo. It's about this very good and put that book on the table next to the bed birdie Mrs. McGee might want to read before she goes to sleep It's about this guy goes to Africa and he runs it the heavy Lamar down there mooching around the jungle Yes, so the heat begins to get him only I forgot to tell you water pigeon is there. He's running the camp That's mr. Minnigar only in this picture. His name is Whitzel. Oh, hello, my dear Who says to this new guy not yet. They're trains doing about a half an hour So what's so sense to this guy what's a less water pigeon Leroy? I haven't got time to listen to all that now He asked me how was the movie? I'll be more careful next time You're early Marjorie I got a ride so I didn't have to wait for the bus We picked up Leroy just as he was coming out of the theater. Yeah, tell him who picked you up Marjorie's got a new fella Nobody picked me up now have not that's no way to talk about your sister young man One of the men from the plant very kindly offered to drive me home. That's all who's on his way Yeah, Mike. She calls him that just happens to be his name. She's only been there working there a week and already it's Mike Hi, Mike. Hi a baby Now don't you listen to him Very nice though really he works in the drafting department. Oh, well, that's fine. He's a draftsman. All right. He asked me He's got designs on our nail Leroy you mind your own business. I've got something to say to both of you When mr. McGee arrives this afternoon, there are two things I want you to be careful not to do in the first place I don't want you to make any reference to Fibre sighs. What about it? Well, he's a little run and like all little runs He's sort of sensitive about it. That's why he's so pugnacious. Oh, I wouldn't say anything on come on Well, I know you wouldn't my dear, but I'm not so sure about Leroy What did I say? Did I say anything about him being a runt? You're the one who brought it up Well, just don't that's all actually he's not so small anyway. It's just that he's not as big as he thinks he is He has the mind of a small man, that's all Always carrying a chip on his shoulder. Oh, we'll be careful uncle more and another thing and this applies to both of you I'd rather you didn't say anything about my engagement to mrs. Ransom, but the McGee's are your friends uncle more They'll be offended. We're not announcing the engagement just yet. My dear. We're keeping it a secret Mrs. Ransom isn't I heard her talking to mrs. Petty-Bone down at the grocery. We're not announcing it to McGee and that's final Leroy Because of I know McGee you start making cracks If he makes any cracks about leader, I'll punch him in the nose And if I do that Molly will be upset and if she's upset it'll spoil the whole weekend That's what you get for inviting McGee anyway Isn't that a chance to open his mouth I know McGee his mouth is open right this minute You'll see he'll arrive here in the middle of a sentence Nobody will be able to get a word in all weekend if he ever finds out about me and Lila He'll be like a Scotty with a bone Well, he isn't gonna come in here as my guest and bandy so-called witticisms of my expense I'm not gonna give him the satisfaction Just keep the whole thing dark if you don't mind it. Come on. It's time to go get him Can I go on? No, Leroy. There's something else. I want you to do What's that? I want you in the interest of peace to go out in the garage get the lawnmower and hide it Is it folks it's no palace, but it's home to me. What do you think of it Molly? Oh, it's a lovely place. Mr. Gildersley. Yeah, nice hunk of property. You got here gilly a hundred foot front by a 175 deep I don't give you room to spread out And I can see that you have What was that little chum McGee watch it Hey, Rocky. Who lives next door there next door. Oh some woman. I forget her name Oh, yes, is that it? Yeah, she's a widow. Oh, so what a woman a give you much trouble. Oh, no Suppose you run in and ask Leroy to come out and help with the bags. That's a good girl You know, I think nice neighbors make all the difference in the world. So do bad ones We had one once who borrowed our lawnmower and kept it so long. He finally had to leave town And he took the lawnmower with it McGee if you come all the way to Somerville to open up all wounds Oh, yes, come here my boy. Well, well, this must be little Leroy. Yes Leroy, I want you to meet Mrs. McGee a very dear friend of mine. How do you do my he's a fine-looking lad, Mr. Gildersley. Oh, and this is Mr. McGee. Hi, bud. Gosh, I had no idea you were such a big kid Gosh, I had no idea you were so big either What do you mean by that? I'm just building him up. Well, cut it out Never mind him Leroy. You eat your oatmeal and cod liver oil regularly. Someday you may be as big and fat as your uncle Are you kidding? None of your impudence young man. How Gildersley the boy meant no harm. He's plainly the victim of an unfortunate environment. That's all Let's go inside shall we where the environment is warmer? Oh, yes by all means Leroy you go get the bags out of the car by George. I tell you folks. It's wonderful to have you here This is just like old times. Oh, it's good to be here, Mr. Let me take your coat Mrs. McGee. Oh, thank you. Well, I put mine truck. Well, I'll take it. Just hang it up here in the hall closet McGee. Oh my you see that closet. That's what I mean Anybody can keep a closet clean if they don't use it Oh Thank you, dearie. I would like to freshen up a little before dinner Dinner's in about a half an hour everybody Mr. McGee's bag goes in the den and Mrs. McGee's goes up my room here. I'll take it up Hey, sonny is there any place around here where a fellow could buy a toothbrush? I came off without one as usual Well, sure. There's a dog store right down the street about three blocks. Good. I may run down there a little later Well, what have you been doing with yourself all day? I went to the movies this afternoon. Quite cocky. Have you seen it? No, that's one I missed. Well, this guy goes to Africa and he can't stand the heat So he and Walter Pigeon get mad at each other and Walter Pigeon says you'll quit and he says I will not so he goes off by himself And plays the photograph from anywhere. Well, look on second thought, maybe I better go right now and get that toothbrush Wait on I'm just going to where Heddy Lamar comes in. Oh, I'll wait for that He's playing this photograph there and it's getting all dark and spooky and he looks out the door and all of a sudden What does he see? Heddy Lamar. Yeah, only you'd never know her. She's got a sort of a thing around her and she comes in like this Oh, look, you're Walter Pigeon and I'm Heddy Lamar. Well, if you're Heddy Lamar, I guess I can pass for Walter Pigeon Shoot the plot to me, Todd. He hides around the edge of the door like this and she says, I am tundalio Well, look round the Leo. I've got to run down to the corner and get a toothbrush What can I do for you, sir? I'd like to buy a toothbrush and toothbrush. Did you have any particular kind of toothbrush in mind? Yes, something I could brush my teeth with As a matter of fact, I don't really need a toothbrush I've gotten one at home, but I came away without it. Oh, yeah, none of it's perfect You say you're a stranger in town. I didn't say so, but I am McGee's my name. I'm staying up the street here Pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. McGee. My name is Peavey and at time I can be of service only to glad Thanks, I'd like to buy a toothbrush In a particular Yes, well, I have a number of varieties and I have them in red and green, white, small, medium, large Now give me a red one. And then they come in the nylon bristle, the axon bristle, the proton bristle, and they just plain bristle Look, bud. I just want a toothbrush. I want to brush my teeth. Well, here's a nice brush. I'll take that one Well, I don't want you to feel I'm high-pressuring you Wrap it up. Yes Will there be anything else? No, oh wait a minute Seems to me Molly did mention something. Oh, I know We're spending the weekend with a fella up the street here and I'd like to get a little something for him as a gift What type of gentleman is he? Oh He's a big fat blowhard Doesn't do much of anything but eat sleep and brag I've got something here that I think Mr. Gilder sleep would lie You know him. Oh, yes, he's in here almost every day And I think if you really want to surprise him a nice package of bubble bath would do the trick You're sleeping in a bubble bath boy. He'd look like a blimp coming out of a cloud Of course it wouldn't make much of a wedding gift if that's what you have in mind Wedding gift for Gilder sleep. Haven't you heard? He's engaged to marry his next-door neighbor. Mrs. Ransom Rocky engaged. Yeah. Oh, tell me more. Tell me What'd you say her name was Mrs. Ransom Ransom widow. Oh The widow next door The one he said he never met didn't even know her name that big fake. What's she like? Well, she's a southern lady and very well preserved Boy oh boy oh boy, let me add him here. What do I owe you? That'll be 77 cents cheapest toothbrush I ever bought well so long button many times Heavenly day Leroy that'll be quite enough now Oh, don't discourage the boy mr. Gilder sleep discourage him. I only wish I knew how McGee where on earth you been? Oh just down the corner Say you look like the cat that swallowed the canary You know that you've kept dinner waiting 15 minutes. Oh, that's perfectly all right Leroy went out and tell Brady she can serve at any time now. Will you McGee? Have you watched? McGee watch get into you. Yes. What are you looking at? I Feel all right. Why everything under control certainly. What do you hear from Lulu? Who's Lulu McGee what on earth are you? When are we gonna meet her Rocky meet who the Queen of Sheba scarlet O'Hara that widow? You're gonna marry. Oh, Mr. Gilder sleep Leroy. 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I can't stay but I've heard the news from Leela Ransom and as your ex rival I simply wish to tender my congratulations. Oh, thank you, judge after thinking it overthrought Morton I feel sure that Leela's heart has guided her to the right choice. Oh, you think so Hey, well, I hope so by the way, I'm giving a little party for Leela this afternoon I hope you can come Horace. I'd love to. I hope you'll make Leela very happy guilty. Well, I'll try That's rock Morton. Have you um, have you given Leela any kind of token token? There's a symbol of your plighted truck. It's customary, you know to give the lady Oh, are you trying to peddle a second-hand engagement ring? No, certainly not and what are you talking about? It's not second-hand Leela's never even seen it this ring is never encircled a human finger Why don't you take it back to the jeweler? Well for sentimental reasons. I wanted you to have it besides I had Leela's name put on it. Oh Well, why'd you pay for it? $75. I'll give you 50. It's robbery, but I'll take it Oh, I want to see it first That's quite a flash. Wait a minute. What's this inside of this inscription? Oh, yes to Leela from Cuddles I forgot to mention that. Hooker did Leela ransom ever call you Cuddles? No guilty, but I just hope she'd learn to Well, obviously the ring is of no use to me, but I'll give you $25 for it. $25 $25 judge taking her leaving. I'll take it. But what are you going to do about the inscription? Well, if I play my cards right she might learn to call me Cuddles Oh Anybody around hey, don't tell me I'm the first one up first one up your clavicle I've been up for three hours. I waited breakfast for you to 10 o'clock. I'll tell birdie. You're ready. Oh, I've had breakfast If that's what you mean you've had it. Yeah, I've breakfast in bed You I tell you it was quite a treat things ain't like that around whistler. That's that things ain't like that around here either Birdie Why don't I ever get breakfast in bed cause breakfast is the only thing that gets you out of bed, Mr. Guilty Well, maybe when you're mad, Mr. Guilty things will be different. Yeah, you'll have to toll the mark then Throcky By the way, when are we gonna meet Lulu? The name is Leela. Oh When are we gonna get a gander at it? What's the matter? You're not ashamed of her. Are you look here, McGee? You're not even fit boys. So early in the morning. Oh good morning. This is McGee Just telling my little chum here. I can't wait to have you meet Leela. No, we can't wait either, Mr. Guilty That's no lie She's coming over this afternoon for tea, and I'm having one or two others in that judge booker Oh, how are you and the judge getting along these days? Well, we have our ups and downs Some days. I think he's our purest little jurist and others. I think he's a stench to the bench You know, I'm very anxious to meet him to he sounds like such fun. Yeah more fun than a goat McGee, what do you say to a little constitutional before lunch a little what a little constitutional a little walk on foot Well sure I'd like to take you out and show you the reservoir. Go on McGee to do you good. How far is it? Oh only about four miles Are you kidding? McGee, I want you to keep away from Lee Roy for the rest of the morning Well, this is quite an occasion quite an occasion everybody here now with a guest of honor Yeah, she'll be long in a minute judge, you know judge I've heard a lot about you from our friend Gildersleeve here. Have you I've heard a lot about you too, mr. McGee No, I'll tell you what he said about you if you'll tell me what he said about me I've never said anything behind your back little chum that I haven't said to your face Oh, so that's the way you talk about me behind my back Wait a minute folks that must be lila Are you hurt me? You know, I can't wait to meet her just think McGee mr. Gildersleeve in love staggers the imagination Boy, they're taking long enough Here they come hey looks like guilty done all right for himself wonder what he used for bait You know most of these people My honey, I love your dress. Thank you. Hello, Leeroy Leeroy my dear, I want you to meet some old old friends of mine. We're not that old Mr. And Mrs. McGee from Whistel Vista. This is lila. Oh, I'm just thrilled to meet y'all Drock Morton's told me so much about you. I reckon you must think I'm just terrible carrying him off like this Dearie, I think it's the finest thing that ever happened to him and I want to be the first to congratulate you Isn't that nice? Well McGee, aren't you going to congratulate lila? Why should I congratulate her? It's Gildersleeve that ought to be congratulated Oh, you're just sweet talking me now mr. McGee. Oh Shucks this just call me Fiverr Could you come out in the kitchen for a minute? Oh, certainly birdie. Well, you excuse me folks. You're right. I'm talking What's wrong now birdie? You know, I just can't get over mr. Gildersleeve after all the years We've known him falling in love and tell us dearie now that it's all over. How did he propose to you? Yeah, did he get down on his knees and if he did who helped him up McGee Now this is just between us women well It was terribly romantic and all it was in the evening and he came with a beautiful bunch of roses You hear that dearie roses he brought. What's the matter? I bought you some roses a couple anniversaries ago Well, I just want you to make a note of it. Go on dear. Well, I remember I just happen to be wearing a gown that he particularly liked a flower chip on very tight through here with a long Flowing skirt. I've been planning to spend the evening with a good book go on. You'll get plenty of time for that later Well, we were standing there together ranging the flowers and all of a sudden right out of the blue We said well, I don't know that he'd like me telling you But he said what would you do if I was to steal a little kid? Oh my god Is that corny Keep out of this McGee you don't understand and then what well naturally I tried my utmost to discourage him, but seemed like he just refused to take no for an answer Oh, not only that he started to chase me around the room Look Lila, when did you first begin to suspect that something was cooking? Nothing, mr. Gillers leave nothing at all McGee What's wrong with McGee Lila is nothing sacred you now mr. Gillers leave don't be blaming her is our romance nothing but a farce to be torn to Tatters for the amusement of the mob Am I nothing to you for the laughing stock? That's the impression I seem to get now listen. Don't be blaming it on her mr. Gillers leave blame it on McGee, huh? And now listen remember every proposal is sweet to the woman who hears it Isn't that a fact? Tell me Mrs. McGee. How did mr. McGee propose to you McGee? McGee proposed in a leaky canoe Yes, but you had to paddle with his mandolin because he lost the paddle Oh, really yes, and the song he sang to me was pretty red wings. Yeah, pretty red Water tastes a little funny doesn't it guilty it does not you can say what you want to about me McGee But summer feel has the finest water in the country McGee stop picking fights. You've made enough trouble already Who's picking fights? I just made a simple observation. That's all while you're a bad boy come over here Come on. I want you to apologize to mr. Gillers leave go on. Tell him you're sorry. You hurt his feelings Okay, frocky old chum. I'm sorry Well, that's all right McGee. I know you're sensitive, and it's only natural I want to take this opportunity to say that where you're concerned old chum. There's only one thing in this world I want. Oh, what's that? Certainly being been nice having you folks here mrs. McGee Well, it's it's been nice being here mr. Gillers leave and meeting Marjorie and little Lee Roy and Lila and all I think Lila's gonna make you very happy. Yeah, frocky. She seems like a mighty nice gal. Well, I'm glad you both liked her Well, goodbye old chum. Thanks for the use of the den. Oh, yes. I hope you were very comfortable there Oh, it was fine, but there's just one thing I'd suggest rocky Yeah, if you go to take a shower there be careful. 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