Best broadcasts of 1939-40 (1940)

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THE ALDRICH FAMILY Dizzy. — But I’m positive you were invited! Henry. — You are? Dizzy. — Sure. At least, I thought she told me she was going to invite you. Henry. — Father ! Mr. Aldrich. — Yes, Henry. Henry. — Are you sure there wasn’t any mail for me this morn¬ ing? Mr. Aldrich. — Yes, Henry, I am quite positive. Henry. — Well what do you know about that? Dizzy. — It’ll probably come in tomorrow’s mail. Mary. — Henry, I thought you didn’t care anything about going. Henry. — I don’t, Mary. Only don’t you think if Kathleen’s decent enough to think of me, I shouldn’t offend her? Dizzy. — Gee, the whole town’s going to be there. Henry. — Who ? Dizzy. — The same gang we had last year. Henry. — Yeah? The whole crowd? Is that right? Dizzy. — Sure. Henry. — Father, I know this is unexpected, but could I have enough money to rent a costume ? Mr. Aldrich. — About how much would it come to ? Dizzy. — Well, I’ll tell you what I got for $2. Mary. — Dizzy ! Dizzy. — I don’t mind telling you. Mr. Aldrich. — For $2 ? Dizzy. — You can get costumes at any price. Say, Henry, I just had an idea. Why don’t I take my costume back, and you and I rent one together ? Henry. — Just one for the two of us ? 209