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Ragamuffin Ball

The Life of Riley · October 25, 1947 · 29 min · 4,535 words

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Millions of other families, the Chester A. Riley's, are worrying about the high cost of living. Right now, as we drop into the Riley's California bungalow, the law is being laid down by the boss of the house.

Now you listen to me, Riley. Okay, Dumplin, go on. My ears belong to you. But we just can't meet our bills anymore. But the cost of living's gone way up. Ah, that's a lot of fun. What's the cost of living got to do with it?

Did you ever stop to think that maybe you're a little extravagant? Well, uh, after the way I scrimpen save, why haven't bought a new dress in over a year? I'm wearing the hat I got two easters ago.

My coat's so old-fashioned, I'm ashamed to wear it in the street, and I'm extravagant. That's what I just said, you're extravagant. You're impossible. You just don't know what's going on in this country. I know exactly what's going on, and if you'll calm down, I'll explain it to you.

It ain't the high cost of living, it's inflation. inflation. Well that's just what I'm talking about. I just can't manage any more on our budgets especially when it comes to food. What do you expect me to do Peg? Well the least you can do is to make an intelligent suggestion. Eat less. Eat less. That's brilliant.

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