Best broadcasts of 1939-40 (1940)

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BEST BROADCASTS OF 1939-40 Mary. — On the living room table, I guess. Mrs. Aldrich. — {Low) Why do you suppose he wants to look at that? Mary. — ( Calling ) Why do you want to look at it, Henry ? Henry. — ( Off ) No reason. I was just wondering what kind Kath¬ leen sent out this year. Mrs. Aldrich. — Mary, has Henry received any invitation ? Mary. — Why, I supposed he had. Mr. Aldrich. — Alice, may I have another piece of that pie, please ? Mrs. Aldrich. — Sam, can’t you think of anything but your ap¬ petite when something may be wrong with your son ? Mr. Aldrich. — What would you like to have me do? Mrs. Aldrich. — You can at least call him in and talk to him, dear. Mr. Aldrich. — Yes, of course. {Calling) Henry. Henry. — {Of) Yes, father. Mr. Aldrich. — Won’t you come here, please? Henry. — {On) Yes, father. Mr. Aldrich. — Henry, your mother would like to speak with you. Mrs. Aldrich. — Sam Aldrich! Henry. — You’d like to speak to me, mother? Mrs. Aldrich. — {Trying to be very casual) Tell me, Henry, you’ve had an invitation to go to that party tomorrow night? Henry. — An invitation ? Mrs. Aldrich. — Yes. Mr. Aldrich. — Can’t you answer your mother, Henry? Henry. — But, father, even if Kathleen begged me, I wouldn’t want to go. 206