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Billy Mills opens with, Jericho.
It’s Make a Pal of your Wife Week. Though Fibber starts with comments aimed at raising Molly’s hackles, he turns it around by offering to take her out for lunch. As she gets made up, the Old Timer visits to sell soap to Fibber, with a chance to win a 22-caliber rifle. On the way downtown, The McGee’s meet Abigail Upington, where Molly shoots back catty remarks on matters of romance, and Billy Mills. Kitchenette McGee brags on his taste in cuisine from his earliest age.
Harlowe Wilcox does some hard sales of the sponsor product.
On the way to dine at Nick Dipopolus restaurant, they meet Teeny, who talks about the games she’s going to play. Harlowe is back to spin some soft sell, based on his experience in the restaurant.
Being busy, seating is at a premium. Nick joins his friends, but is his food really as bad as Molly had made it seem? Mrs. Wearybottom is the laconic waitress who is ready to quit her job. The Kingsman sing, Dinah.
As Molly enjoys her meal out, they notice Gildersleeve doing his taxes. He shares about his mother’s pies. Does he have any complaints about the food at Nick’s? We eavesdrop on Billy Mills and Abigail Upington as they dine together. When Fibber has forgotten his wallet, will Molly get her meal out, without having to do dishes?
Note: Molly implies they’ve been married for 15 years. It has probably been more like 20 or so years by this time.
