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Raking Leaves - Craig's Party

The Great Gildersleeve · October 7, 1945 · 29 min · 4,426 words

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The Craft Foods Company presents The Great Gilder's Leaves. Yeah. It's The Great Gilder's Leaves starring Harold Perry, brought to you by The Craft Foods Company, makers of Parquet Margaroon and a complete line of famous quality food products.

Let us journey now to Summerfield. Summerfield, the city of homes, nestling like a pearl in the golden setting of the autumn countryside. trees. Trees are one of the loveliest features of this lovely little town.

Shimmering pothlers, stately alms, giant maples lining the quiet streets, and as they turn from crimson to gold, the leaves come drifting down. And as the leaves come drifting, in each front yard we find a small boy raking, raking away for dear life are the simple joys of youth the rich reward of living close to

nature for as he reaps the golden harvest raking the leaves into orderly piles ever and anon comes the playful wind and scatters them say I'm I gonna get anywhere with this find where it's been Saturday once along the lake where doesn't come out and do it himself.

Well, Leroy, that was quick. Finished already? You kidding? You've been meant to go for it. Is it all right if I clear away the dishes? Right ahead, Bertie. You're finished, aren't you, Margie? What? Oh, yes.

Just leave the coffee, Bertie. I always like a little coffee with my morning paper. Yes, so you should do. Ha, ha. Ha, ha. Well, Leroy, what seems to be the trouble? Why aren't you out raking leads?

It's a darn wind. The minute I rake them up, they blow away before I can get them in the basket. Well, I need somebody to help me help you. That's ridiculous. All right. How would you do it?

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