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Nothing much happens except the usual vital statistics. Eddie, I suppose that's a vital statistic standing in front of the marriage license bureau. It could be. The young marine waiting for something. He looks a little nervous. Yeah, he's going to get married all right. He keeps looking up and down the hall. And maybe I can help him. Hello, young man. Hello, sir. I'm a city official, and I noticed you pacing up and down in front of the marriage license bureau. Can I be of any help? I could use help from somebody. Oh, well, I'm Fock Morton P. Gildesley, the water commissioner. I'm Private First Class Tommy Clark. Yeah, I'm glad to know you, Tommy. This is my nephew Leroy. Hello. Hi. What seems to be the trouble? Oh, gosh. My girl was to meet me here to get a marriage license, but she hasn't shown up. Maybe she got cold feet. Leroy. Well? Oh, she'll be here, but we got a lot to do. We've just got this weekend to be together. I'm shipping out. Oh, well, let's see what we can do about this. Have you called her home to see if she's left there? Oh, she left there two days ago. She did. Well, she lives back east. Oh. She just got here this morning. Came out to marry me. Fine. Congratulations. Oh, thank you, sir. She had some shopping to do. You know how it is with a girl when she's getting married. Oh, yes. No, it well. Sure, he's been almost married several times, but he always lucked out of it. Little Leroy. What time is it, Miss? Uh, Miss. Uh, Gellerslee. Uh. Yeah, let's see. It's, uh, 1235. Oh, here comes Susan. Her name is Susan. Susan. What kept you so long? I'm sorry, Tommy, but I simply had to find a hat. I couldn't make up my mind between a cute little fight, V.K., and the darling is blue linen. Oh, you couldn't? So I got both of them. Oh, gosh. Yeah, you'll have to get used to that, dummy. Yeah. Oh, excuse me. Uh, Susan, this is Mr. Gellerslee. How do you do? I'm Susan Taylor. How do you do, Miss Taylor? Yeah, Taylor for now. Oh, brother. This is my nephew Leroy, Susan. Uh, Miss Taylor. Hello, Leroy. Hi. Mr. Gellerslee is the water commissioner. How do you do? Susan, you've already met him. Yes, we've been through that. Oh, I'm not responsible for anything I do today. We're getting married, Mr. Gellerslee. Yes, I know. I'm so excited. I didn't sleep awake on the train. How did I look a fright? No, indeed. You look wonderful. Bright as a dollar. Thank you. You're going to make a beautiful bride. Isn't she, Tommy? Oh, yes, sir. She's pretty cute, I guess. Oh, Tommy. Oh, come on. Let's go. Well, uh, you came out alone, Susan? Yes, Tommy was getting a furlough, and we planned a June wedding, and then this happened so suddenly. Yeah, I told her to hop a train. And here I am. There wasn't even time for mother and dad to come. Well, they're missing a big event. Yeah, let's go, huh? We have to go, too. We have to pick up the license and take a cab to the judges. The judges? Yeah, I want Judge Horace Hooker to marry us. He's been pretty swell to us fellas out at camp. Well, wonderful. The judge is a fine old ghost. Yeah, I mean, a fine old personal friend of mine. He is? Sure. Say, why take a cab? Why don't I drive you out there? Oh, we don't want an inconvenience, you Mr. Gildesley. Oh, no. You must have a lot of things to do. I haven't a thing to do. Come on, let's get the license. Oh, for corn's sake. There goes the weekend. I like your home, Judge Hooker. Thank you, Susan. Now that we're all comfortable, I'll take up things in order. First, do you have the license? We have it, Judge. We picked it up less than an hour ago. Gildes, I'm addressing my questions to Tommy and Susan. Well, I just happened to be with them when they got it. Now, let me see. Tommy, do you have the ring? Yes, sir. It's been engraved, but it won't be ready until five o'clock. Don't worry, Judge. I'm picking it up. Oh. Now, do you children have your health certificate? Yes, we do. Yes, sir. How about you, Gildes? Right, Judge. Well, you seem to have such a big part in this. Mr. Gildes, leave has been so nice to us, Judge. Yeah. Yeah. Well, I suppose there's nothing more we can do for the present. You pick up the ring at five, have a big dinner, and we'll have a twilight ceremony. How's that? Well, Judge. I don't think I could either buy. Well, looks like we have a little time to kill. If you kids have nothing better to do, I'll be glad to show you the sights of Summerfield. They'll take you out to the reservoir. Gildes, chances are they'd like to be alone. They only have this weekend to be together. Oh, yes. That's why we want a quiet, simple ceremony, no frills. We just want to get married, don't we, Susan? More than anything. Oh, aren't they cute, Judge? Yes. Susan and Tommy are a splendid young couple. Thank you, sir. Would that I could turn back the clock 20 years to my youth? Judge, 20 years ago you were already collecting Social Security. Well, there's nothing more to do. I'll drop you two off downtown. Oh, I almost forgot a very important thing. Since your parents aren't here, we'll have to have a witness. A witness? Tommy, do you have anybody in mind? I haven't had time to think about that. Good. It just happened that I... Susan, is there anybody you'd like, especially? Yes, there is. I think both of us would like Mr. Gilda's sleeve to be here. Me? Well, thank you. Well, that's settled. Okay. We'll be back this evening. Goodbye, Judge. Bye-bye. Don't be nervous. You don't worry about them, Judge. Do you have an aspirin for me? George, I've got a lot to do before that wedding. Bertie! Yes, I'm home. I'm in a big hurry, Bertie. Can you press my blue surge? I'm going to be in a wedding. A wedding? Did you make up your mind in a hurry? I was just asked, Bertie. Yes. Let's get a sleeve. Yes. Bertie never gets curious, but who asked you? Susan Taylor, the little bride-to-be. Well, don't that beat all. What's her new manner? Bertie, I'm not marrying her. She's marrying a marine. Oh, then how do you fit in there? I'm going to be the witness. Didn't Leroy tell you about the young couple we met at the courthouse? No, it's not. I've seen Leroy. Well, Judge Hooker's performing the ceremony this evening. Oh, that's nice. Hi! Hello, Leroy. Hello, my boy. What's going on, Mom? What do we do? Well, I'm going to be busy, Leroy. I'm going to the Floyd's Barbershop and get a haircut, shave, massage, and maybe a manicure. What for? I'm going to attend Tommy and Susan's wedding. Yeah? I'm going to be the witness. You finally won't get on it, didn't you? Well, Leroy, I was asked by the bride herself. I'm the only one who's going to be there. That's quite an autumn, Mr. Gilsey. You bet, and I'm not going to take it lightly. I'll bet you're not. I'm going to pick up the ring at five o'clock and we're having a twilight ceremony. Yes, sir. It'll be just the bride, the groom, Judge Hooker, and me. That'll be cozy. It's going to be quiet and simple. That's the way they want it, and I'm going to see to it that it stays that way. I could say. Yeah? Why don't I get a photographer to come to the wedding? A photographer? Certainly. It's a memorable occasion. Tommy and Susan should have a picture of it. Hey, George, I'll pull in the newspaper and have the photographer send over. Now he's calling the newspaper. Mr. Gilsey, I thought you were going to keep it quiet and simple. Well, when the picture appears in the paper, that could be the caption. Quiet, simple wedding. Yes, sir. Hop right up in the chair. Good. I want the works. Shave, haircut, massage. Yeah? Floyd, you ought to have a manicurist. A manicurist for an old war horse like you? I'll call a blacksmith. Yes, yes. I often thought I haven't loved to come down and do the manicurist. Your wife a manicurist, Floyd? That's the way I met her. I walked in a shop to get my nails done. She grabbed my hand and has been hanging on ever since. Look, I'm in a hurry. Besides, why should I tell you my troubles? Just a light trim. I'm going to stand up at a wedding tonight. Oh, yeah? Anybody I know? A young marine from the camp here, marrying a fine little girl from back east. How about that? Judge Hooker's performing the ceremony, and I'm the only witness. Gonna be a nice, quiet little wedding. No music and nothing? No, Floyd. No fuss, no frills. Gee, it's a shame they ain't having music. Even Lovie and I had music, and it softens the blow. Well, this is the way they want it. Quiet and simple. Of course, I'm having a photographer out there to take pictures. Bride wants them for keepsakes, huh? Well, it wasn't her idea. It's mine. Oh. Somebody has to think of these things. Say, little music wouldn't be bad. Floyd, you've played that old organ in The Judge's Parlor, haven't you? I wrestled with it once. I lost. It wouldn't be bad for the wedding march if you played softly. Gosh, I never played for a wedding. I don't know who else to ask. Do you know Lowen Grinn? Don't get him. Let me play. That's the wedding march, Floyd. Oh, sure. All right, be there at 6.30. We'll have a nice, quiet wedding. The great gilded sleeve will be back in just a minute. One of the tricks to serving salads at their best is to serve them on salad plates or in salad bowls that are well-chilled. Another important trick to serving delicious salads is to use a salad dressing you can depend on to give your salad just the right flavor. That's why so many good cooks all over America use miracle whip salad dressing. Miracle whip has a flavor that millions of folks call just exactly right. It's a wonderful peppy flavor that's just sharp enough and it's a different flavor. One you won't find in any other salad dressing. That's because miracle whip is made from a secret craft recipe. A recipe that combines the very best qualities of old-fashioned boiled dressing and fine, rich mayonnaise. 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Hello, Peavey. Oh, Mr. Gownesmeade. What can I do for you this afternoon? Peavey, I'm looking for a wedding present. Hmm, somebody getting married? Why do you think I'm looking for a wedding present? Well, because somebody's getting married. That's right, Peavey. Somebody's getting married. Why didn't you say so in the first place? Oh, what would you suggest for the young bride of a marine who's dressing overseas? Take it on the same boat. No, Peavey. It wouldn't be bad, but I understand it's against regulations. Chances are. What do you think they'd like, Peavey? Well, let's see. When Mrs. Peavey and I were married, we were presented with two new umbrellas. Umbrellas? Of course. We were on our way to Niagara Falls. That's no help. And then we got a buggy robe. Peavey, they don't use buggies anymore. Well, after marriage, sometimes a buggy comes in pretty handy. You got something there. Come to think of it, I just won't buy anything from you. How's that? I'll go down to the jewelry store and start off the kid's silver service. You'll just leave the parents usually to do that. Well, they're not here. I wonder why you were taking charge of things. Somebody has to. I even took them over to Judge Hooker's. He's going to perform the ceremony. My judge spends so much time in court, I hope he doesn't lose his head and give them 30 days. Well, don't worry. It's going to be a perfect wedding. I'm going to see to that. I can't help feeling a little sorry for the kids. Their parents couldn't make it, you think? Well, on account of going overseas, they had to act quickly. It's too bad they didn't have time to plan it the way they'd like. But I call the photographers so they'd have pictures of the wedding and Floyd will be there. You invited Floyd? He can play the organ, Pee Dee. I can't play the organ, but I'd make a fetching flower girl. Yes, yes. Say, Pee Dee, there's nobody here to give the bride away. You don't say. You could come and be a parent by proxy. One man would be quite an honor, but do you think it'd be all right when everybody can see him? Pee Dee, you just take my word for it. Be at the judges at 6.30. I hope you know what you're doing. You know I've never given you a bum steer? No, no, no, I wouldn't say that. Thank you, Leroy. Carnation in your buttonhole and everything. Well, this is quite an occasion. It isn't every day your old uncle gets to be your witness in the wedding. Always a witness, but never a groom, huh? Well... Maybe that's why you're enjoying it so much. It's like saying, unless you and him fight. Well, my boy, you don't realize this is a solemn occasion. The heck I don't. Pee Dee was genuinely touched when I invited him to give the bride away. You invited him? You bet. And Floyd's going to play the wedding march. I thought the couple just wanted a quiet, simple ceremony. Well... Now you've got a newspaper photographer, somebody to give the bride away, somebody to play the wedding march. All right, Leroy. I'm going to invite only one more person. Yeah, who? You. About me. You'd like to go to the wedding, wouldn't you? Well, look, I've been to a wedding. I had to go to marches. Well, you like this wedding when you hear about the job I have for you. Uncle, if you say ring bearers, they'll help me out of this onia. No, no, nothing like that. How'd you like to go along to throw rice and old shoes? No kidding? No kidding. And tie tin cans to the car? New bet. I'm right, just married on the car window? Yeah. Oh, boy. Well, change your clothes while I run downstairs. Okay. Yes, sir, this is going to be quite a little wedding. Tommy and Susan will be surprised when they see what I've done. I'd better see how Bertie's coming along with the dinner. Well, the wedding's on Bertie's mind, too. Say, why doesn't Bertie sing at the wedding? Oh, Bertie! Yes, sir? I wanted to get here before the bride and groom. Come along, my boy. I got a... I see the judges scrubbed his front porch. Yes, sir. He has a new welcome mat. I hope he means it. Oh, Gelde. Hello, judge. And Bertie. Good day. I'm surprised to see you. Yes, sir. Judge, I thought I'd ask Bertie to sing at the wedding. Well, Tommy and Susan expected a very unpretentious wedding, Gelde. But I'm sure they'll enjoy Bertie's voice as all of us do. Come in, Bertie. Thank you, sir. If you'll excuse me, I'll put these gladiolas in the parlor. They're very beautiful, Bertie. Yeah. Bertie cut those from the garden, judge. Well, here comes Leroy. Hi, judge! Leroy, stop planking those cans. Gosh, I can't pick them up. I've got more arms for the old shoes and rice. Gelde, what's the meaning of this? Well, I want to give the happy couple a good send-off. Gelde, you distinctly heard Tommy say... Close the door, Horace, and save your breath. You have to perform the ceremony. Well... All right, my boy. Gelde, you've taken a lot upon yourself. Now, judge... Don't you realize I'm responsible for giving Tommy and Susan the kind of wedding they want? Now, who's that? Want to chance to the door and find out. A little early for the bride and groom. Hi, judge. Floyd, what are you doing here? Heck, I came to play the organ. There's gonna be a wedding here. I'm well aware there's to be a wedding, but who asked you to play the organ? The commiss. He's the matron D of this whole affair. Hi, commiss. Hello, Floyd. Gelde. Somebody has to accompany Bertie, judge. But Floyd is scarcely able to accompany the Jolly Boy's quartet. It's a lot easier to play for Bertie than an old goat. Besides, I closed the shop early, and I've been practicing. That's undoubtedly Tommy and Susan. Peevie! Yeah, hello, John. Mrs. Peevie wanted me to bring over these flowers for the wedding. Well, thank you, Peevie. Now that you're here, I imagine you want to stay. I've already been invited, thank you. What? Mr. Gelde sleeve asked me to give the bride away. Oh, he did. And there's a newspaper photographer waiting out front when you're ready. Oh, Balderdash. Gelde, I don't mind saying I'm worried about how Tommy and Susan are going to take this. Judge, I was only trying to do something nice. Be that as it may, I think we should respect the young couple's wishes and go back to the simple ceremony. Well, I wondered whether or not I should be here. Yeah, I should have known better than to come on the commission, say so. No, fellows. Oh, bride and groom just pulled up in front of the house. I'm getting out of here. Yeah, there isn't time for that, Floyd. Here, let's move this old Japanese screen in front of the organ. Gelde, don't disarrange the house. I just don't want them to see Floyd and Birdie, that's all. Uh-oh, Peevie, hide behind the drapes. Oh, Fiddlestick. Well, I better let him in. Everybody be quiet now. Shh! Hi. Well, Tommy and Susan, come in. Thank you, sir. Hello, Judge. Hello, Susan and Tommy. Hello, Mr. Gildesleeve. Hi, Mr. Gildesleeve. See, what are all the cars doing parked out front? A lot of cars out front. Judge, you haven't started a parking lot, have you? Very amusing, Gelde. Well, we're all here. We certainly are. Shall we get started, Judge? Hey, who's that behind the drapes? Oh, my goodness. Well, Peevie, your mares will come out. We can see your toes sticking out from under the drapes. Very well. Gelde, would you like to make the introductions? Well, Tommy and Susan, this is a very good friend of mine, Mr. Peevie. How do you do? Hello. You're very pleased to meet you. It occurred to me that since your parents aren't here, you wouldn't mind if he gave the ride away, Susan. Oh, I hadn't expected anything like this. Oh, well, we can skip that part. Oh, no. Somebody should give me a way. Yeah. It's very nice of Mr. Peevie to offer to do it. Judge, you really fixed up your parlor. Flowers and everything. Well... The flowers are beautiful. Hey, Susan. Yes, Mr. Gelde, please. Would you object to a little music for the occasion? Oh, I'd love that. And maybe a soloist? Somebody to sing at my wedding? Oh, gosh. Birdie, we're ready. Okay, commission. I must be dreaming. No. This is for real. Hold my hand. Sure. With its sorrow, with its tears, they... When I... It's wonderful, Judge. You have Mr. Gelde a slave to thank. Well, I was afraid I'd overdone it. You did say you wanted a simple wedding. Well, the reason I said that was... Well, a man going overseas doesn't have much time to make plans like this. And Susan didn't know anybody out here. But you've made it perfect, Mr. Gelde a slave. I've always wanted a wedding like this with music and flowers and friends. I'm glad you're happy. Oh, there it goes. Here, Susan, take Mr. Peevie's arm. Greg Gelde a slave will be with us again in just 30 seconds. Want to make your vegetable salad extra delicious? 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