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There’s still hope that Phinus can get a job on the tire rationing board. All he has to do is study up on correct ways to conserve, and preserve tires. Does he get the hang of making sure no undo wear and tear is put on tires? All his advice seems backwards from what the pamphlet says.
Lum tries to coach the old man, but you don’t need to tell him anything… he’s older than you… he knows. The coaching seems to help, and progress is made. A phone call may bring good news. Building up the qualifications, will Ezra accept that Phinus is all that bright to handle the job?
Abner steps aside to deal with customers, while Lum’s phone conversation is both a pitch for the absentminded Phinus, and the need to save on rubber. Abner gets the chance to put in good words for the mental alertness of his poppa. Can Ezra talk to the candidate? Sure, as soon as he wakes up from his nap.
