My Little Margie #26

Margie tries to convince her boss, Mr. Honeywell, to give her father a raise by making it seem like they’re living in luxury, thanks to a generous gift from Aunt Dividend. She scrambles to hide the fancy furniture and replace it with old, worn-out pieces before he visits, all while pretending to struggle with poverty.

Margie convinces her father, Mr. Albright, to wear walking shorts to work, despite his hesitation about public reaction. As he faces bewildered stares and teasing from coworkers, Margie urges him to keep going—until his boss’s wife unexpectedly praises the look, leaving him stunned.

Margie struggles with a crossword puzzle, stumped by tricky clues, until her dad unexpectedly helps her solve them—though he seems more confused than helpful. With playful banter and a few clever hints, he guides her through words like "ouch," "bah," and "salve," turning the puzzle into a shared moment of humor.

Harvey decides to become a juggler after being inspired by a stage act, declaring it the perfect career and setting up a practice session on the roof with household items like a flower pot, boot, and toothpaste tube. As he struggles to keep his props in the air, his attempts lead to a cascade of comedic mishaps, leaving him frustrated but still convinced he’s on his way to fame.

Margie is crushed when she learns the fashion show at Mr. Padding’s department store will feature a wax mannequin instead of her, but she’s determined to get involved—so she takes a job as a salesgirl and stays behind after hours to secretly prepare. When she discovers the mannequin is actually talking, she must keep her cover while navigating the store’s eerie nighttime secrets.