 The Kraft Foods Company presents Willard Waterman as the Great Gilded Sleeve. The Great Gilded Sleeve is brought to you transcribed by the Kraft Foods Company and Kraft, you know, makes the famous pasteurized processed cheese food, Velveeta. Velveeta has a wonderful cheddar cheese flavor that's rich yet delightfully mild. It's delicious and it's the finest quality cheese food you can buy because it's made by Kraft, the name that for years has meant only the finest in cheese and cheese foods. Get a package or a loaf of Velveeta tomorrow and enjoy the cheese food of top quality, Velveeta, made only by Kraft. Well, it's late afternoon in Summerfield and the Great Gilded Sleeve just stopped next door to visit his niece Marjorie. Incidentally, Marjorie's husband left the real estate business to take a job with a new plant in town and being an ambitious young fellow, a lot of opportunities are coming his way. I'm glad you stopped by, Anki. Well, I hadn't seen you for a few days, my dear. Bronco phoned this afternoon and he has good news from the plant. Oh, what is it? Well, he wanted to wait until he came home to tell me. He should be here any minute. Oh, what do you suppose Bronco's working up to now? Chairman of the board? I wouldn't be surprised. He's always said some day he was gonna bring me the moon. Oh my goodness, I hope he doesn't try to bring it home on the bus. Oh, he's the most wonderful husband, Anki. Yeah, I know, I know. I'm the luckiest girl in the world. You kids have been married four years and you're still up your ears and mush. Oh, there he is. I'll go meet him. Yeah, what a couple. Hi, Marge, honey. Hello, Bronco, darling. Uh, you. Oh, hello, Mr. Gilded Sleeve. Hello, Bronco. Oh, I didn't see you standing there. You kids can't see anybody but each other. I hear you have big news. Yes, I can hardly wait. Marge, how would you like to go to Paris? Paris, Texas? No, Paris, France. Oh, la, la. Bronco, do you mean it? Yeah, Paris in the spring. Yeah, Bronco. Paris in the spring. Bronco, stop dancing with yourself and tell us what this is all about. Well, it's like this. The president called me to his office today and said, Thompson, how would you like to be assistant to our branch manager in Paris? Oh, Bronco. Yeah. Yeah, and I said... When do we leave? I haven't a thing to wear. Yeah, and I said... Of course I can get oodles of clothes in Paris, but before I leave I'll need a couple of traveling suits and I'll need evening dresses for the dances aboard ships. Marge, Marge, you haven't heard what I told the president. What did you tell him? Yeah, what did you tell him? I told him I haven't a thing to wear. Oh. Bronco, Thompson, you did not. No. No, I told him I was honored and that I'd talk it over with my little wife. Well, we've talked it over, let's go. Oh, not so fast. Let's not start packing yet. No. No, we won't be going for at least two months. Two months? Well, it sounds like a wonderful opportunity, kids, but I hate to see you go. We'll miss you. Leroy, Bertie, all of us. I know, Anki. We aren't going permanently, Mr. Gildersleeve. It'll just be for a couple of years at the most. Oh, well, that won't be too bad. I think the experience will be good for me. And then Bronco can come back and run one of their plants over here, Anki. No, for sure. Oh, look, Marge, I bought a French-English dictionary today. It says here, um... a mortiseur. Hey, you know what that means? A mortiseur. Sounds like it has something to do with love. No. No, it means shock absorber. Now, there's a word you'll have a lot of use for. Well, I want to learn something about the language. I mean, I can't just go over there and make signs at everybody. And you can if you have money in your hand. No, I have, but I'm going to learn how to parles-vous français. Well, if you're that serious about it, I know just the person to teach you. My friend Marie Olson. Oh, is she the Swedish girl, Anki? Yeah, but she speaks five languages. French, Italian, Spanish. Oh, she speaks all the romance languages, eh, Mr. Gildersleeve? You bet. Even the way she speaks English is romantic. Do you think you can get her to teach Bronco, Anki? Yeah, sure. I have quite a bit of influence with Marie. Oh, swell. Will you give her a ring on the phone? Yeah, all right, but I'd much rather ring her doorbell. I think I'll stop and see Peavey until time to pick up Bronco. You'll be surprised to know that Bronco and Marjorie may go to France. Hello, Peavey. Ah, hello, Mr. Gildersleeve. On your way home from the office? No, I'm on my way to Marie Olson's. I'm taking Bronco with me. Are you a champ at all these days? No, now, Marie's volunteered to give him French lessons. You see, Bronco's company wants him to go to Paris, Peavey. You don't say. You know eager beaver Bronco. He wants to learn the language right away. Could be a great opportunity for him. Well, when I was a younger man, I was given the opportunity to go to Paris. Oh? All expenses paid. Is that right? By the U.S. Army, World War I. I didn't think you lived there. Mr. Gildersleeve, when I was in Paris, I lived. I'm here to tell you. Madame Waselle from Armand Tears, par-le-boo. Madame Waselle from Armand Tears, par-le-boo. All right, Peavey. I even got a letter from a French girl after I came home. You did? Perhaps I should go to Miss Olson's for French lessons myself. You, Peavey? I'd like to know what was in that letter. You know, Mrs. Peavey, wouldn't let you do that. You know, that would be more dangerous than World War I. By the way, has Marjorie met Miss Olson? No, no, she hasn't. I didn't think so. What do you mean, Peavey? Well, I was just wondering if she knew how attractive Miss Olson is. A lot of wives wouldn't want to run that risk, Mr. Gildersleeve. Oh, nonsense, Peavey. Marjorie's 100% for the lessons. She has no reason to be jealous. Yeah, sometimes a woman doesn't need a reason. What? Mrs. Peavey had no reason, but she was always jealous of me and Mary Pickford. Mary Pickford? She caught me with Mary's picture. Did she send you a picture? No, one morning at breakfast, they dropped out of a cereal bar. Well, that couldn't have been serious. That's what you think. Mrs. Peavey nearly shredded my wheat. See you later, Peavey. This is where Marie lives, Francois. Oh, nice neighborhood, Mr. Gildersleeve. Oh, it's quite a break for me. You're knowing a girl who speaks French. Yeah. Sometimes I think she'd like to talk turkey with me. Oh, she really likes you, huh, Mr. Gildersleeve? Yeah, it is a kitten like Queen. Hello, Dr. Morton. Well, I guess the kitten does. Hello, Marie. Won't you come in? Thank you. Miss Olson, I want you to meet my niece's husband, Mr. Thompson. How do you do, Mr. Thompson? No, it's a pleasure meeting you, Miss Olson. It's very nice of you to try to teach me a little French. Oh, when Truck Morton called me, I thought it a wonderful idea. Of course, Truck Morton always has wonderful ideas. Yeah, Marie. Don't start tossing me bouquet just because I happen to have good ideas. Mr. Gildersleeve's a very accommodating fellow. Thank you, Braco. Now, let's see. Where shall we begin? Oh, before we start, Miss Olson, I feel I should pay you for the lessons. Oh, goodness, no. It's a pleasure to help any relative of Truck Morton. And now I'm certain you're anxious to begin, Mr. Thompson. Si vous voulez m'excuser, je vais chercher les notes que j'ai préparées pour votre première leçon. Huh? She's speaking French, Braco. I know, but what did you say? I said I'll get the notes I've prepared for your first lesson. Excusez-moi. Oh, yeah. Hey, Braco, that man excused me. How do you know? Well, she left the room, didn't she? Mr. Gildersleeve, she has a beautiful speaking voice. Eh, quite a girl. I wonder if she'll have me talking like that. Si vous voulez m'excuser, je vais chercher les notes. Braco, tell him to hold the boat. You won't be ready in two months. Yes, my jury, come in. I thought I saw you come home. Isn't it exciting, Anki? Just imagine living in Paris. Yeah, that'll be the life. Did you take Braco over for his French lesson? Oh, yes, indeed. I left him and Marie's capable hands. Gee, it's wonderful of you to help him like this. Not at all, my dear. Glad to do it. Do you think he'll like French? Well, he's quite impressed with his teacher. Oh, really? Yeah, she has a lot of personality, Marjorie. Very attractive girl. Oh? And the minute she left the room, the first thing Braco did was comment on her speaking voice. It's kind of musical, soft, caressing, you know. I'm not sure I do. Well, she's different from you, my dear. She's sort of a zha-ja-ga-bore with a lot of zha. She sounds very interesting. Yeah, she is. A real woman of the world. Hello, my boy. How's school? Only 48 days left. You sound as if you'd be glad when it's over. Are you kidding? When they ring that last bell, I'm not even going down the stairs. I'll zip right out the window like a canary out of a cage. Where's Braco? I left him with Miss Olson. Wait. Marge is the pretty French teacher keeping your husband after school? Oh, don't be silly. I'm not being silly. She's quite a dish, huh? Watch it, young man. Let's not refer to Miss Olson as a dish. I'm just paying her a compliment. Have you seen her, Leroy? Yeah, man. Leroy. That's a compliment. That's a compliment. You're all right. Well, Bronco should certainly be home by now. What are you worried about? You got him hooked. Who says I'm worried? You know, Leroy, let's not say things to upset Marjorie. I'm not upset. Why should I be upset? Excuse me, Miss Gelsie. Yes, Bertie? Oh, hello, Miss Marjorie. Hello, Bertie. I just want to know if all of us is going to be here for dinner. I got a big roast. Well... For all we know, Bronco may be eating out. Young man. Okay. Well, thanks, Bertie, but we have to go as soon as Bronco comes from his French lesson. Oh, did he get started with Miss Olson today? Well, he's anxious to learn. That's some teacher he's got. Red hair, green eyes, and a velvet voice. Bertie, you haven't even seen her. No, sir, but I talked to her over the phone. And what she's got comes over the phone. Really? I don't know why we're spending so much time talking about Miss Olson. Yeah, Marjorie's right. Let's talk about something else, Leroy. Bertie. Well, I didn't know she was a sore subject. Sorry, Miss Marjorie. Well, there's nothing to be sorry about. Well, here's Bronco. Bronco, stop it. Oh, hi, Marge, honey. I was singing part of my French lesson. What are you going to be, a singing French waiter? Leroy, let me give you some advice. While you're in school, take French. It's safer than waiting till I get married. Yeah, what do you mean? Tell him, Marge. Come along, Bronco. Let's go home and I'll fix your dinner. Unless you've already eaten. Well, what makes you think I've had dinner, Marge? Well, you're a little late. Do you know what time it is? I know it's time Bertie went to the kitchen. What? I didn't realize it was so late. Now, Miss Olson made the lesson so interesting I didn't know what time it was. Oh, brother. Well, I'll tell you what time it is. It's time you gave up those ridiculous French lessons. Zeke, I'm glad I'm not in this. But, Marge, you know what time it is. But, Marge, you thought it was a great idea. It wasn't my idea. It was Uncle Mort's. See, I am in it. Marge, honey, how will I ever learn French? Let's stick to some plain English. You go home. Why, Marge? Yeah, Marge, if you take my advice. And that's the trouble. We took it. But... Yes, yes. Bertie, let's have the roast. I thought we just had a roast. What a family. Great Gilda's leave will be back in just a minute. What's that? Need menu planning help? 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I was wondering if you'd care to slip over there for a cup of sugar and find out how things are. I've already been over there on the pretext of barn some eggs. Hello? And about an hour after, I was over there pretending we was out of bread. How were things? Well, that's the first time Bertie ever saw icicles hanging in the house in April. Hey, here comes Bronco now, sneaking in the back way. That poor Mr. Bronco. Of course, I'm neutral. No, Mr. Gildesleeve. Come in, Bronco. Oh, hello, everybody. Morning, Mr. Bronco. Hi. Sneaked out of the house, huh, Bronco? No, no, no. No, I just have something to discuss with Mr. Gildesleeve. You're all right, Bronco. Excuse me, I'm neutral anyway. Leroy? I'm going to stay. I'm on your side. Young man, leave the field. Okay. But if you get into trouble again, don't call me. That boy. Well, Bronco, what's in your mind? I hope you don't feel I'm responsible for your little tiff. No, no. No, it's not your fault. Well, thank you. Yeah, and Marge is getting over it. Good. Yeah, she got up five minutes early this morning, had my breakfast on the table, and didn't even burn the toast. Wonderful. What she had to say. Well, she didn't talk to me, but she didn't burn the toast. Yeah, that's a good sign. The way I see it, Mr. Gildesleeve, marriage is a matter of give and take. Well, yes. And I've decided to give. Good boy. Yeah, next time I see Miss Olson, I'll just make some excuse for dropping the lessons. Oh, by George, I think you're right, Bronco. But I wouldn't wait. I'll get on the phone right now and call him off. Yeah, good idea. Yeah, I'll do it. Yes, sir. Clear it up once and for all. Oh, what's, uh, what's Miss Olson's number? Lilac 279. Lilac, eh? Yeah. Oh, Mr. Gildesleeve, the clouds are beginning to roll away. You bet. Uncle. Oh, Marjorie, I didn't hear you come in. Uncle, I'm so sorry about the way I behaved. You're welcome. It was silly of me to give a second thought to Miss Olson. Hello? Miss Olson? Bronco Thompson! Me? What can I do for you today? Phoebe, you can give me an aspirin and a swift kick. I don't have to charge you for the aspirin, but the kick is on the house. Oh, Marjorie's upset about Bronco taking French lessons from Marie Olson. She's letting her imagination run away with it. Now, was you afraid of that? Well, I've learned my lesson. From now on, I'm going to stay out of it. Well, I am. As it stands now, Marjorie blames me for the whole thing. Well, I can understand how a woman like Miss Olson could rock a man's boat. Yeah, but if Marjorie only knew how fond Marie is of me, she would say. Isn't that Marie out front? No, that isn't Mrs. Phoebe. Hello, Miss Olson. And Truck Morton. Hello, Marie. You're just a man I want to see. Mr. Thompson called me this morning. Yes, I know about that. He offered no explanation. Perhaps you can tell me what happened? Well, quite a few things have happened. Did he decide not to go abroad? He almost had to leave last night. I don't understand. It was a matter of cold fact, Marie. My niece objected to Bronco taking lessons from you. A little jealousy, I believe. Too attractive a teacher. Oh, that's ridiculous. Well, Phoebe warned me. He warned you about me? Mr. Gilderstein, what I mean is, Mr. Phoebe thinks you're pretty devastating. Why, Mr. Phoebe, do you feel that way about me? Mr. Phoebe, you're blushing. I feel like a little boy caught in the cookie jar. Oh, Mr. Phoebe, I think you're devastating, too. Thank you. Hey, no. Oh, my goodness. Trockmorton, you have me concerned. What can I do to make a friend of your niece? Well, I have a suggestion. I thought you weren't going to make any more suggestions. If Marjorie's never met you, why not come out for an evening and we'll all get together? I think that would be wonderful. You bet. We'll clear the air. Excuse me, Mr. Gilderstein, but are you sure you're not blowing up another storm? Oh, Phoebe, if your wife was jealous of Marie here, you know it would help if you brought her home and introduced her to Mrs. Phoebe. No, no, I wouldn't say that. Yes, Bernie? How's Miss Marjorie and Mr. Bronco getting along in Paula? Well, things are pretty well patched up, but I'm going to prove to Marjorie that Miss Olsen's interested only in me. Yes, sir. When Miss Olsen comes, I'm going to make Marjorie think things are pretty serious between us. Miss Olsen will like that. I know she's had an eye on you for a long time. That comes over the phone, too. Well, I'm not getting involved, Bernie. I'm too fast on my feet for that. Yes, sir. I'm just doing this to impress Marjorie. Yes, sir. Yeah, I better join the kids. Miss Kelsie? Yes? I know you're fast on your feet, but don't stumble. Kitties, am I intruding? Not at all, Mr. Geller slave. Marjorie and I are still making up. Oh, Bronco, let's not talk about it anymore. When are you going for Miss Olsen, Anki? Oh, she's coming in a cab. You're letting her come in a cab? Well, I haven't told you, Marjorie, but Marie and I are fairly close to an understanding. What do you mean? Well, I may pop the question one of these days. Yeah? Well, may I be the first to congratulate you? Now, wait a minute, Bronco. Oh, excuse me, that must be Marie. I'll let her in. Well, you see, Mar, she doesn't like me. She likes your Bronco. She's probably too old for you anyway. Marie, come in. Thank you, Dr. Morton. Yeah, let me take your ass. You look lovely tonight, as usual. Thank you. She is attractive. No, just an ordinary type. Red hair, green eyes, good figure and an accent. Now, I want you to meet Mr. Thompson's wife, my niece, Marjorie. I've been looking forward to this, Mrs. Thompson. How do you do, Miss Olsen? Yeah, and of course you know, Bronco. Mr. Thompson. Hello again, Mr. Thompson. Miss Olsen? I've been anxious to have the little family meet you, Marie. My dear, I'd like to have everyone's approval. What's wrong, Morton? Well, Marie, suppose you sit over here in the couch by me. I'd be very happy to sit by you. Can you imagine an uncle like this, Bronco? No, he's got it bad. Marjorie, you look surprised. But it just happened that Marie and I hit it off right from the start. Didn't we, Marie? I found your uncle a delightful companion, Marjorie. May I call you Marjorie? Of course you may, Marie. I like that. Yeah, we're practically just one big happy family. We must do a lot of double dating together. Oh, it sounds like fun. Just as long as I have Throckmorton to myself some of the time. I'm getting in pretty deep here. Really, Bronco, I think we'd better go. What? Oh, yeah. No, no, no, not yet. It's early. Maybe it's late for them. Oh, yeah, besides you two lovebirds don't want to sit around with an old married couple like us. But Bronco, please. Yeah, come on, Marge. Good night, Miss Olson. Good night, Mr. Thompson. I wish you luck in Europe. Oh, thank you. She's very nice, Anki. I hope you'll be very happy. Good night, Marie. I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot of each other. I hope so. Good night, Marjorie. They left in a hurry, didn't they? They were very discreet. And now that we're alone, you may begin where you left off, dear. Zeke, maybe I'd better catch a boat to Europe. Great Hilda Slee will be with us again in just 30 seconds. What are you going to have for that fourth meal today? I mean the late evening snack we all like to indulge in. How about some nice crispy crackers and Velveeta Kraft's Golden Pasteurized Processed Cheese Food? Sliced or spread on crackers or bread, Velveeta is delicious with a wonderful rich yet mild cheddar flavor. Velveeta gives you a wholesome snack, too, and a digestible one because Velveeta is digestible as milk itself. For perfect snacks, keep stock with the finest quality cheese food you can buy, Velveeta. 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