Our Miss Brooks: Babysitting for Three

I'm Olive Soaf, your beauty hope and lustre cream shampoo for soft glamorous green girl hair bring you our Miss Brooks starring E. Varden. Although our Miss Brooks teaches English at Madison High, her problems like those of any other teacher aren't always confined to purely scholastic ones.

There's Mr. Philip Boynton, for instance, a biology teacher of whom Miss Brooks is extremely fond. And who in return lavishes his affection upon his frogs and guinea pigs? There have been other problems too. A perfect example of what I'm talking about occurred last Sunday.

A grand illustration of what can happen when you let a little softness of the heart spread to your head. The day started off innocently enough when my land lady Mrs. Davis knocked on my door around 9.30 in the morning.

I'm glad you did, Mrs. Davis. I've got to do a little checking today on one of my pupils who's been absent all week. Eddie Garson. But Connie, today is Sunday. Oh, that's all right, Mrs. Davis. I've been up.

Since when? Since you said Connie. Oh, Connie. Get up, Connie. It's 9.30. Will I got your note to wake you, dear? I'm glad you did, Mrs. Davis. I've got to do a little checking today on one of my pupils week, Eddie Garson.

But Connie, today is Sunday. I know Mrs. Davis, but Eddie's always had such a good record of attendance. I just can't understand it. His mother hasn't answered any of my notes, and by tomorrow Mr. Conklin will send a truned officer after him.

I'm going over to his house today and investigate. It's very nice of you to take such an interest in the boy, Connie. Well, I feel it's my duty to go to Eddie's home. Mrs. Davis, he's always been a good student, well behaved with a fine character, and he He lives four doors for Mr. Boynton.

Oh, I see. Connie, did Mr. Boynton ask you for a date? Well, how could he, Mrs. Davis? I haven't asked him to yet. But if I can straighten out Eddie Garson in a hurry, I might accidentally run into Mr. Boynton.

I'm perfectly willing to meet him halfway. Of course, if his door opens outward, I'm liable to get a broken nose. But I understand that Mr. Boynton likes to take you Sunday morning constitutional by himself.

Well, that's what's nice about a constitutional. You can always amend it. Ah! Coming! Miss Brooks. May I come in, Eddie? Oh, oh, yeah, yeah, sure, Saddam, Miss Brooks. Thank you, Eddie. I'm glad to see you're not sick.

I came over to find out why you haven't been in school all week. Well, frankly, Miss Brooks, I've been pretty busy. Oh, well, I guess I can go home now. You know, it's no joke trying to raise kids.

Kids? You're only 14 years old yourself. Well, that's what makes it so tough. Oh. Well, I guess I can go home now. I've been taking care of my kid brothers, Miss Brooks. You see, my father's on the road and my mother's in the hospital.

Oh, I'm sorry, Eddie. Is there anything I can do to help? Oh, there sure is, Miss Brooks. Mom's over in the Clay City Hospital, and I'd like to hit you right out and see her today.

If there was only someone to stay with the kids. Well, you will? Oh gee, that's wonderful, Miss Brooks. Hey, Mike! Hey, Mike! Hey, Danny, will you come here? Danny? Yeah, this is Miss Brooks. He's my English teacher at school.

Oh. I'm glad to know you too, Mike. And this is Danny. Say hello to Miss Brooks, Danny. Hello. Now, there will be any trouble at all, Miss Brooks. In fact, they'll give you all the help you need.

Hell? Well, yeah, with Tommy, the baby. Hell! Well, I'll be running along now. I'll be home in time for dinner. Thanks a million. So long. Well, here we are. I'm hungry. On Thursday. Well, you'll have to wait.

On second thought, maybe you two other two better wait. Oh, quiet baby. Nice baby. Your mother will be home soon. How did your mother keep him quiet? You gotta tell her story. Yeah, you gotta tell her a story.

I'll tell you a story. Once upon a time... He heard that one. He's pretty blase for a child his age. Anyway, once there were three bears... You wanna tell that ol' chancellor? If you're ever a chance Danny, she might put a switch on it.

And so Snow White and the Prince lived happily ever after. I'm glad for them. I wonder why Eddie ate home. You wonder why Eddie ain't home? Some English teacher. You know, I never in my life hit a child and this is the first time I ever wondered why.

Eddie should have been back by now though it's after seven. I'm hungry. I'm thirsty. I'll get you something to eat and drink in a minute. Quiet, Tommy. Now once there was a girl named Little Red Riding Hood.

Oh, great. Whose father was a traveling salesman. And the glass slipper fit right over Cinderella's foot. Oh, well, thank goodness they're all asleep. Now if I only knew where Eddie was. Oh, shh. Hello? Hello, Miss Brooks.

Well gee, I had a wonderful visit with my mother, thanks to you. Oh, I'm glad Eddie, but where are you now? I'm still in Clay City, Miss Brooks, with some friends and mothers. The doctor said she can go home tomorrow, and if you'll just stay with the kids overnight...

Oh, but Eddie, I haven't got any of... We're one of mothers. What? She... I sure appreciate this, Miss Brooks. I'll see you tomorrow. Oh, well, it's in a good cause. I'm hungry! I'm thirsty! Whaaaaa!

Once, there were three little pigs. Let's not bring personalities into this. I'm thirsty. Well come on, drop the other shoe. That's better. Now once there was a big giant. Oh, it was a horrible night. Let's see now. I better see what's in the kitchen before a hungry thirsty and screamy wake up. Oh, there's not a thing in the cupboard.

I better call Mrs. Davis. If they'll only stay quiet for a few more minutes. Honey, I've been worried sick. Where in the world have you been? I have no time to explain now, but I want you to do me a favor.

When Walter Denham comes by to take me to school, send him over to 225 Park Street. 225 Park Street? Yes, Mrs. Davis, I can't make it to school today. But Connie... I'll tell you all about it when I see you.

Hmm, this is mysterious. Not going to school on Monday morning. I'd better call Mr. Conklin. I'll just tell him that Connie is sick and... Hello, is that you all good? This is Mr. Conklin speaking.

This is Margaret Davis' good, and I just want to tell you that Miss Brooks won't be in school today. She doesn't feel well. Doesn't feel well? What's the matter with her? I really don't know how's good. I just know she's quite in dispose.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, Mrs. Davis. What's that, Oscar? Tell Miss Brooks to take her. He didn't sound very concerned. If I were you Connie, I wouldn't go in until I... Well, who am I talking to? She's not even home.

Hey, Miss Brooks! As soon as I send one of my students to the store, Mike... You find who Keter Dame is, Brooks? I guess I'll have to until your brother Eddie comes home. Say, that reminds me. I better call Mr. Conklin.

But what do I tell him? I can't explain about Eddie on the phone. Besides, there's no proof of his story until his mother comes back. I wish you taught us for a while. You're making me very nervous.

I'm sorry, Danny. I know what I'll do. I'll make believe I'm Mrs. Davis and tell him I'm sick. Hello, Mr. Conklin. This is Mrs. Davis. Margaret? Yes, I just wanted to tell you that Miss Brooks doesn't feel very well.

What's the matter? She's taking a turn for the words? Who? Miss Brooks. Yes? Oh, well, that is. She's no worse than she's ever been. Have you had a doctor? Yes, but how did you know she was sick?

You just told me a few minutes ago. I did? Oh, of course I did. Well, I'm terribly upset about this. Heavens ain't Margaret, don't go to pieces. Oh, quiet Margaret, I mean Tommy, I mean...

I'll be all right. Goodbye, Mr. Conklin. From this book, starring Eve Arden will continue in just a moment. Just a moment. But first here is Vern Smith with an important announcement.

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And that, ladies and gentlemen, concludes our newest cast from our nation's capital. I think they're going to give another two for the $18,000 contest on Sing It Again. Okay, Harriet. And here, ladies and gentlemen, is your extra clue to the Phantom Voice on the CBS Sing It Again program.

At camp, his father was a king, who spent some time at lumbering. Okay, Walter, you can turn it off now. Boy, I sure like to win those prizes. At camp, his father was a king.

What was the second line, Harriet? The second line? The da, da, da, da, da. Oh. It was nice of you to give me a ride this morning, Walter. Oh, that's all right, Harriet. If I were the principal's daughter and you were me, you'd give me a ride if my father drove off to school

early in the morning without me this morning, wouldn't you? You stopped for me because of my father? Oh, of course that's not what I mean. I thought you might want to ride over and pick up Miss Brooks with me.

Mrs. Davis was pretty mysterious about her. Said she hadn't been home all night. Well, where did Mrs. Davis say Miss Brooks was, Walter? 225 Park Street. Park Street? Does it Mr. Boynton live on Park Street?

Yeah, come to think of it, he does. Walter, remember that picture we saw last week? The one called her other life? Yeah, Harriet. Maybe Miss Brooks has another life. Oh no! She might even be secretly married!

Miss Brooks? Married? To who? I don't be silly, Harriet. Mr. Boynton doesn't like girls. Likes frogs. But it's a wonder I didn't think of it before. Why, they might even have a family by now.

It's just like a woman, always giving people families. Well, it's his park street, and there's Miss Brooks in front of that house. Hi, Miss Brooks. Here we are. Hello, Walter. Harriet, I'm glad you could... Harriet, I didn't know you'd be along, but now that you are, I've got to take you into my confidence.

Harriet, can you keep a secret? Oh, certainly, Miss Brock. Even from your father? Especially from my father. Good. Then I don't want either of you to mention that you saw me here. me here. You see, I told Mr. Conklin that I was sick, and well, I'll explain it all later, but right now you've got to go to the grocery store for me.

Well, what is it you're going to explain later, Miss Brooks? That's the secret, Walter. Just take this list and this money and have them send these groceries out as soon as possible. The address is right on the bottom of the list.

Well, okay, Miss Brooks, but there sure is something funny going on. There's nothing funny about it at all, Walter. Good day, Miss Brooks, and give my regards to the children. Thank you Harriet, I will.

What? I'm staying there. Now do you believe me, Wolder? Look at this order we've just given. Four bottles of milk, one dozen cans of strained vegetables, two chocolate milkshake bars, a large box of pabble and some swyback.

That sure is suspicious, all right. Nobody eats swyback if they're not married. Look who just came into the store, Wolder. Oh, it's Mr. Boynton. Hi, Mr. Boynton. Oh, it's Walter Denton and Harriet. How are you today?

We're fine, Mr. How are you all? Oh, well, as could be expected, we're anticipating a blessed event at any time now. Another one? Oh, yes. Of course Patricia has quite a big family now. She's even changing her name.

Oh, yes. Patricia's one of my favorite frogs. Oh! Oh, sir. Those bundles look pretty heavy, Walter. Can I give you a hand with one of them? Oh, yeah. Thanks, Mr. Boynton. We just bought them for a myth. Broke.

Miss Brooks, or why didn't she come down herself? Well, she looked pretty upset when we saw her last, Mr. Boynton. Here, you better take both of these bundles and get right over there. Me, but get right over where?

I guess you never heard of 225 Park Street. Park Street? I live on Park Street. Harriet, he says he lives on Park Street. Park's come along, Walter. We'll be late for school. Don't worry, Mr. Boynton. Your secret is safe with us.

Yeah. I think it's wonderful. And while sleeping beauty was waiting, Prince Charming came to her door. Come in, Prince. Oh, it's the doorbell. I guess you got carried away by the story. It should happen to me.

At last the groceries. Hello, Miss Brooks. And Mr. Boyden, right behind them. Come in, won't you? He's a big one, ain't he? Aint he? There she goes again. Miss Brooks, who are these? Children will do high pockets.

Oh, they're terribly bright. Now boys, run to the kitchen and play with the meat cleaver until lunch is ready. Alright, but please make it snappy because I'm hungry. On Thursday. Ahhh! Did you have to turn that on?

Excuse me, Mr. Boynton. There, there, little baby. There, a shhh! I guess I'll have to pick him up. No. Miss Brooks, I don't want to pry. Where did all these children come from? Well, any biology teacher knows that.

The store. What I mean is, who's are they? Well, they're the children of Eddie Garson, who's a student of mine's mother. What? Which their father is a traveling salesman? It's Brooks, sir. I'm afraid you're upset.

Oh, well, of course I am. You'd be upset, too, if you had breakfast crying and three children cooking on the stove. Well, isn't there anything I can do to help? Yes, there certainly is, Mr. Borden.

You can help me get this house tidied up before Eddie brings his mother home from the hospital. But, Miss Brooks, I've got to go to school. school. You're smart enough now. In some ways. Call Mr. Conklin and tell him you're ill. But I'm not ill. I'll stick around a while. Your chances will improve.

I don't know what this is all about, Miss Brooks, but if you're in trouble, the least I can do is stand by and lend a hand. Give that boy a box of merit badges and two tickets to the next Olympic Games.

Thank you. No doubt you're wondering why I summoned you two to my office, Harriet. Yes, Mr. Conklin. I was speaking to my daughter. Harriet? Yes, Daddy. There's something strange going on in this school today.

First Mrs. Davis calls to tell me that Miss Brooks is sick. Twice. Then Mr. Boyden calls tells me he won't be able to come to school today because he's expecting an illness. And then, while I was conducting both their classes, I catch my own daughter, a daughter receiving a note from this...

this... Scallywag? From this Scallywag. Thank you, Dennan. Hand over the note, Harriet. But daddy! The note? That's better. Hmm. Dear Harriet, whatever you do, don't let the cat out of the bag about meeting you know who in the grocery store and sending him where we did.

We don't want to get miss, you know who in trouble. After all we have no proof that those little you know who's a her. Nor are we positive that 225 Park Street is a love nest.

You know who? Love nest? What's the meaning of this Harriet? Well, oh you wouldn't want me to betray a confidence would you father? Yeah you wouldn't want her to do that would you father? Yeah Mr. Conner.

Fine. I'll find out what's going on at 225 Park Street. Well Mr. Boyden did you enjoy your lunch? Oh yes indeed, Miss Brooks. And you know something, seeing you taking care of those children and then tucking them in for their nap after lunch made me feel that this is where you belong.

Miss Brooks, did you ever think of giving up your career as a teacher? Why, Mr. Boynton. I mean it. I've been thinking it over all morning and well, I've got another sort of career in mind for you.

You have? Yes, Miss Brooks, I have. Why don't you become a governor's? Well, I'll tell you what, Mr. Boynton. I'll become a governess when you become a governor. It's been fun trying to help you out this morning, Miss Brooks.

I hope I have been of some assistance with the children. Oh, you've been a tremendous help, Mr. Boynton. They would never have gone to bed so quickly if you hadn't told them that fascinating story about the African Tsitsi fly.

It was nothing, really. Nothing, he said. It had everything. Humor, pathos, sleeping sickness. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'd like to wash the lunch and dishes. No, no, you sit right where you are, Miss Brooks.

I'm going to do those lunch and dishes myself. Oh, but, Mr. Boyer. No, no, I'll have him done in a jiffy. Dick, to you upon my knee, just for two and two and three. I'll pay for you and you for me.

Oh! Tom Tom, de Tom Tom, de Tom Tom, de Tom Tom, de Tom Tom, de Tom Tom. Oh, I hope that's Eddie and his mother. Be right there. We will raise a family, a boy for you, a girl for me!

Oh! Mr. Brooklyn! What's going on here, Miss Brooks? I was under the impression that you were sick. I was. I am. What a coincidence. You're meeting me here at the doctors. Did you say the doctors?

He's an obstetrician. What? I don't think I helped my case, Annie. My case any Mr. Conker Afternoon, Mr. Boynton, I suppose you're here visiting the doctor too. Oh, of course he's expecting tadpoles It's my sinuses, Mr. Conker Well, you've certainly come to the right place for treatment an obstetrician should do them a world of good

Now see here you two. I know this is no doctor's office. You know what I think? I think you two are secretly married and this is your love nest. Love nest. Love nest. Love nest. Who are these? What? Where did they come?

Now please Mr. Conklin, remember your blood pressure. He turns an interesting color doesn't he? Now see here you little... I don't know what you are or who you are. What? Or... Oh, please. You're like when I was silent pictures.

You're like that. Get back in your room, you two. Sit down, Mr. Conklin. Take it easy. But, Miss Brooke, you promised us another story. Get back in your room or I will kill you. Come on, wife.

She's turned on us. Now, please let me explain, Mr. Conklin. Very well, Miss Brooks. Everyone's entitled to a hearing. before he's hanged. That's what I like, an open mind. Now you see, sir, Mr. Boynton and I were just taking care of these children until their mother comes back from the hospital.

That's right, Mr. Conklin. It was an emergency. Yes. It's all well and good, but why did you lie to me? Well, it would have been hard to explain on the phone, Mr. Conklin. And besides, I didn't want Eddie Garston to get in trouble.

He's been absent all week taking care of his little brother. A very touching story, Miss Brooks. I don't doubt that your motives were of the highest, but I can't run a school that way. Miss Brooks, unless you're in your classroom for the afternoon session, you had better look elsewhere for employment.

Oh, that must be Eddie now, I'll get it. Eddie, I thought you'd never get... where's your mother? Well, she's paying the cab, Miss Brooks. She'll be right in. The doctor says she's fine. Oh, good. Then she'll be able to take care of her family again, and I can get back to school.

Oh, no, you cab, Miss Brooks. We need you more than ever now. Look, in this blanket here, a brand new baby brother. Once upon a time, there was a governess named Connie Brooks. Eve Arden, as our Miss Brooks returns in just a moment.

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