Cousin Marvins First Day of School

The Harold Perry Show! And now, Harold Perry, as Honest Harold the homemaker. Well, Honest Harold, that popular radio entertainer of Melrose Springs, is playing a new role these days.

He is acting his father to ten-year-old Marvin, a distant relative who has come to live with him for a while. There's a lot of hustle and bustle around the house this morning, but this is the day Marvin makes his debut at Melrose Springs Grammar School.

Yes, this is an exciting morning, especially for Honest Herald. Hurry up now Marvin, get you a little coat on. You don't want to be late for school on your first day. Ah, G-Hell, it's only 8.30.

School doesn't start till mine. That doesn't make any difference. You know what Benjamin Franklin said? What's that? Well, uh, anyway, let's get going. All right. Let me have you look at you Marvin. You certainly look handsome in your new blue-surred suit.

Thanks. Harold? Yeah. It was awfully nice of you to buy me the suit, but don't you think I'm a little too dressed up for school? What? Well, all the other kids might think it's kind of funny.

They'll all have on their school clothes. Well, that's nonsense. Nothing wrong with looking like a little gentleman. Well, that the kids will be real impressed. Well... Yes, sir. You'll show them all up in that outfit.

Now, let's see. So, can't get you in your pocket? Bow tie? Black and white ventilated shoes? Yeah. Sure. I'll be real proud of you. Why y'all bet? Oops. Almost forgot Marvin. Here's a carnation for your buttonhole.

What? Ah, you look real spiffy. Well, let's get the car out and I'll drive you down. Mother, have you got Marvin's lunch ready? Just a minute, how? Now who's that? Come in. What are you doing here so early?