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With the trial coming to a dramatic, and happy result for Lum, we find him in high spirits in the Jot Em Down store. He never realized how much this old store, and all itds artifacts and displays meant to him. The sentiment goes over Abner’s head, though he’s also glad to have his old friend back.
Lum’s pride only allows him to see himself as the key person who got him off. It takes Abner to remind him of Squire’s part in the legal battles.
Lum never wants to leave the simple life of tending the store. He’s even willing to grab the broom, and sweep the floors for Avner. A phone call allows Lum to drop the broom, and boast of his legal prowess.
Distractions keep Lum from the manual labor he dreams of, and he tries to write down the amazing new ideas that come to him. New Edwards sayings, chances to boast to friends on the phone, and soon Abner’s dreams of having Lum do some of the manual labor in the store are burst.
