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Speaker 1 (00:01):
Heure's of Ozzie and Harriet, transcribed and starring the entire
Nelson family Ozzy, Harriet, David and Ricky. I'd say that
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Nelson's den is a virtual beehive of activity this afternoon.
Just look at Ricky, he's he seems to be stretched
out on the floor.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Well there's David.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
He's he's lounging on the couch.
Speaker 2 (00:43):
Well, at least Ozzie should be.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
Oh that's Ozzy slumped in the armchair. Well, after all,
even the bees.
Speaker 2 (00:51):
After rest sometimes. Well David, Well, what little man?
Speaker 3 (00:56):
What should we do?
Speaker 4 (00:57):
Why can't we just relax?
Speaker 3 (00:59):
It's a waste of edible time. I'm not getting any younger.
You know, how about playing some cards?
Speaker 5 (01:05):
Not with you?
Speaker 6 (01:06):
Who wants to play fish all afternoon?
Speaker 3 (01:08):
Okay, then let's set up the chessboard.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
Hey, I didn't know you could play chess.
Speaker 4 (01:13):
Rick Well, he's pretty good.
Speaker 6 (01:14):
Last time we played, he knocked off all my men
with only five shots from his bean shooter.
Speaker 1 (01:21):
Well pretty quiet in here. Oh yeah, I were trying
to think of something to do.
Speaker 3 (01:25):
I suggested cards.
Speaker 7 (01:27):
I'll volunteer for a round of double solitaire.
Speaker 1 (01:29):
You're on, mom, I'll get the card table. Okay, it's
in the closet.
Speaker 3 (01:33):
I got a feeling that we've been eliminated.
Speaker 1 (01:37):
I'm I supposed to get the card table.
Speaker 3 (01:38):
I was all, let's junk in front of it.
Speaker 1 (01:40):
That's big boxes in the way. Uh, drag it out here, Dave,
this is hard to handle.
Speaker 3 (01:46):
Look out for the footstool.
Speaker 1 (01:51):
Wait what style? Now?
Speaker 3 (01:52):
Give us a swan dive.
Speaker 4 (01:55):
That'll be funny.
Speaker 6 (01:56):
In case you didn't notice, the thing I dropped is
your electric train.
Speaker 3 (01:59):
I mean that's what it used to be.
Speaker 4 (02:01):
Oh, I don't think I heard.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
It didn't drop.
Speaker 3 (02:03):
Very far, and it's getting pretty old anyway. Why don't
you just dump it back in the box.
Speaker 1 (02:08):
You think you ought to check it over first.
Speaker 3 (02:10):
Yeah, I guess, so let's see. Yeah, it's my electric train.
Just dump it back in the box, all a man
said when we bought it.
Speaker 7 (02:18):
There's nothing like an electric train to make a small
boy go wild with delight.
Speaker 1 (02:23):
Come to think of it, Rick, you haven't played with
your train for quite a while.
Speaker 3 (02:26):
I guess I just grew out of it. I'm not
a small boy anymore.
Speaker 6 (02:30):
No, but you're small. The question is a small what.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
Rick?
Speaker 7 (02:36):
As long as you're not using your train why don't
you carry it out to the garage.
Speaker 3 (02:40):
It's a lot handier in the closet.
Speaker 7 (02:42):
I thought you weren't interested in it anymore.
Speaker 3 (02:44):
I'm not, but I'm not interested in carrying it out
to the garage.
Speaker 1 (02:49):
But you will do it, won't you.
Speaker 3 (02:51):
I don't think there's any doubt about that. You want
to give me a handcoff huh oh.
Speaker 1 (02:57):
Uh oh, yeah, sure, I was just looking at the
It's even got a little stove inside.
Speaker 3 (03:04):
Yeah it's pretty corny.
Speaker 1 (03:06):
Oh I don't think so. Yeah, this train's a pretty
expensive toy just to store away. Maybe you ought to
give another try first.
Speaker 3 (03:15):
He doesn't interest me anymore. All it does is go
round and round. Ricky can't stand the competition. Listen, David,
I'm not as dumb as you think. I show you
if I had a chemistry set. What's this about a
chemistry set? I wish I had one. Georgie Juncle's got
a set. We've been working on a big experiment.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
I can see the headlines now. Ricky Nelson invents colored water.
Speaker 7 (03:42):
I think I know how you could get a chemistry set. Cally,
how well you're tired of your training? I think the
hobby shop takes in trade ins.
Speaker 8 (03:49):
Just put two and two together, and careful, mom, don't
over tax him.
Speaker 3 (03:54):
That's a swell idea.
Speaker 1 (03:55):
What do you think, palm, Well, the oil car looks
real old. Well, yeah, I suppose it'd make you a train.
Speaker 3 (04:02):
Well, I'll do it the first thing in the morning.
I gotta get over to Georgie's. Now we're about to
wind up our biggest spermid What are you making? I'd
rather not stay with David here, Nike, what's so funny
about colored water?
Speaker 1 (04:20):
All right? Do you think it's a good idea to
make a trade for a chemistry set? Ricky's interested in.
The train's allowed to revive one of these days.
Speaker 7 (04:27):
Oh, I agree, it'll probably revive about the time he
has a son of his own.
Speaker 1 (04:33):
What do you mean, I'll put down the coal car
and I'll explain. Oh, I'll be silly. It's looking as
it was damaged. Old. Gag about fathers and trains hardly
concerns made.
Speaker 7 (04:49):
Oh I thought I caught a conductor's gleam in your eyes.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
No, not the type. Uh. Aren't you and David going
shopping or something? Pretty soon? Maybe if you went a
little early to avoid some of the crowds. Oh, we'll
have plenty of time. Just it's a it's a beautiful day,
Yes it is. Well, come on, get going so I
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can set this train up.
Speaker 4 (05:40):
I've been working on the rail.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
All live long day.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
I've been working.
Speaker 1 (05:50):
On just a minute. Oh hi, Tharnie, Hi, what's going
on in here? Nothing? Nothing at all.
Speaker 5 (06:01):
It's pretty crushy.
Speaker 6 (06:02):
I swear I heard a long, low whistle when I
walked by.
Speaker 1 (06:05):
Oh that was Ricky's train whistle.
Speaker 6 (06:10):
It's the last time I'll believe those hair oil ads. Hey,
wait a minute, I just saw Ricky across the street.
Speaker 5 (06:17):
How could he be running the train if he isn't here.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Uh, well, maybe you just thought you heard the whistle, Tharnie.
Speaker 6 (06:24):
Maybe where's Harriet and David?
Speaker 1 (06:26):
They went down the store.
Speaker 5 (06:29):
You're all alone, just you and the.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
Train and I just a minute, Thorny. If you think
I was playing with Ricky's train, well I'm not the
type to play with the kid's toys. And I have
better things to do.
Speaker 5 (06:43):
And the engine is still one.
Speaker 1 (06:44):
Of the engine, now, Tharney, don't do.
Speaker 5 (06:48):
There's nothing to be ashamed of. We all have to
face second childhood sometime.
Speaker 1 (06:54):
Well, for your information. I was just trying to figure
out what the thing is worth. Ricky wants to trade
it in for a chemistry So hey.
Speaker 6 (07:00):
How lucky can you get?
Speaker 5 (07:02):
There's no end of exciting things the father can do
with one of those chemistry, said Doney.
Speaker 1 (07:06):
Look, I'll admit that some men could be interested in
a thing like this, but not me.
Speaker 5 (07:10):
Let's hope not.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
Why to help me put it in the box? Ricky's
gonna trade it in tomorrow.
Speaker 6 (07:15):
Okay, See, why don't we take it down to the
store for him.
Speaker 5 (07:19):
We can probably make a better deal.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
Than he can. Well, don't you think I owe to
check with Ricky first?
Speaker 5 (07:25):
Why you wanted to get the best deal?
Speaker 2 (07:26):
Don't you come.
Speaker 6 (07:27):
On, let's take it out of Talbot's hobby shop.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Well, what's the hurry? We can get it tomorrow.
Speaker 6 (07:30):
Well do you think that's fair to make the boy
wait that long for his chemistry?
Speaker 1 (07:33):
Said?
Speaker 5 (07:34):
Come on, let's go.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
No, Doorny, I don't think we should.
Speaker 6 (07:38):
Well, you're the boss, you know I hear they have
a real big model train layout down there at Talbot's.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
Uh, well, Ricky is pretty eager for the chemistry outfit
They left their customers operated beautiful trains just like the
real thing.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
I'll get my coat. Good afternoon.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
May I help you? Yes? Thank you. Do you buy
used electric train?
Speaker 9 (08:17):
Well, yes, that is we accept them as trade ins
if they're in good shape.
Speaker 1 (08:20):
Oh, think you'll find this in an excellent condition. It's
only had one owner.
Speaker 5 (08:27):
He was a little old man of thirteen.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
It's my boys train. He's getting a little tired of it,
and he wants exchange you for a chemistry set.
Speaker 9 (08:35):
I see it seems to be in fairly good condition.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
Yeah, it's in very good shape. It's yes to my
sun fields. He's outgrown this sort of thing.
Speaker 9 (08:43):
He might have lost interest because he doesn't have all
the equipment. Now, if you'll step over here where we
have our trains, I'll show you what I mean.
Speaker 6 (08:50):
Don't go I was he just trying to sell you something, Dorney.
Speaker 1 (08:53):
It won't hurt to look here.
Speaker 2 (08:55):
We are. We're very proud of this setup.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Oh hey, this is a real layout. Don't lean too
far over that rail.
Speaker 2 (09:05):
Our rocket expresses you in any minute.
Speaker 5 (09:07):
It doesn't pretty realistic.
Speaker 9 (09:09):
You know, we've developed a few unusual railroad techniques here.
Speaker 2 (09:13):
You gentlemen, are from the neighborhood, aren't you.
Speaker 5 (09:15):
Sure.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
Why, we're just checking.
Speaker 9 (09:17):
We don't want any spies in here from the Baltimore
and Ohio.
Speaker 1 (09:23):
Hey yeah, what's that gimmick over there?
Speaker 2 (09:25):
That's our automatic cattle loader.
Speaker 1 (09:27):
Watch.
Speaker 9 (09:29):
Hey, it tiggles all the cows up the ramp and
into the car.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
Hey, that's thurdy darn clever.
Speaker 5 (09:35):
Come on, os let's look at the chemistry set just.
Speaker 1 (09:38):
A minute, Sarnie, would you mind showing me how you
work this train? No, not at all. Now.
Speaker 9 (09:45):
This handle controls the speed, this button starts the train,
and these levers work the switches.
Speaker 2 (09:50):
It's a foolproof system.
Speaker 5 (09:52):
You don't know, mister Nelson. Come on, os Let's train
in Riggy's train.
Speaker 1 (09:56):
Okay, okay, I'm coming. Say this handle controls of speed.
Speaker 10 (10:01):
Huh that's right, Go ahead and try it. Oh, thanks, by.
Speaker 1 (10:16):
A tear a long make way for the express.
Speaker 5 (10:25):
Speak to me, Casey, speak to me.
Speaker 1 (10:31):
Hell, yeah, I'm sorry.
Speaker 2 (10:32):
I didn't mean to wreck it. No, there's no damage.
It takes a while to get the neck of it.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
Oh I suppose it does. Here, I'll put it back
on the track for you.
Speaker 9 (10:41):
No, no, no, we never touched the trains with our hands.
We just bring the wrecker out of the roundhouse and
use it screen to lift the cars. Try it, It
works on this set of controls.
Speaker 1 (10:52):
Oh thanks, take it easy. Oh boy, it's a pretty
efficient looking crane. So she gets around this turn.
Speaker 5 (11:11):
Well, if you got a recup for picking.
Speaker 2 (11:12):
Up records, well maybe we'd better use our hands.
Speaker 1 (11:19):
See, I'm sorry, I don't I don't all active.
Speaker 9 (11:23):
You know, I don't think you gentlemen realize how many
grown men have taken up miniature railroading as a hobby.
Speaker 5 (11:29):
I know one boy who's trying to take up chemistry
as the hobby.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
Oh yeah, you're right. Say where did I put Ricky's train?
Speaker 2 (11:36):
What's right here? However, the trade didn't value of a
train like this is pretty small. Actually, it could be
worth a lot more to keep it as a starter
set for a real layout.
Speaker 1 (11:47):
Yes, there's a point there. It's maybe we'd better bring
him down and let him take a look. All right, Thornie,
All right, I'll trade it. Oh hi, Well what's in
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the big box? Well you could at least say hi there,
or hello Ozzie. What's in the big box?
Speaker 7 (12:30):
I'm sorry, Hi there, Hello Ozzie was in the big box.
Speaker 1 (12:35):
It just so happens to be the apple of our
young son's eye, a brand new chemistry set.
Speaker 3 (12:41):
You didn't trade Ricky's train for that, did you?
Speaker 1 (12:44):
Well? Certainly it was your idea, yes.
Speaker 7 (12:47):
But I'm willing to give you all the credit.
Speaker 3 (12:49):
Hey, what's in the big box? High pomp?
Speaker 1 (12:53):
Oh, I'm glad I came with the box. I might
not have gotten in.
Speaker 3 (12:57):
What's in the box?
Speaker 1 (12:58):
Pot? Well, it's a little surprise for a guy named Ricky.
And now then what would you like it to be?
Most of all?
Speaker 3 (13:06):
That's easy. I like a new cattleoader and some automatic
switches for my train. I could find my train.
Speaker 1 (13:17):
Or your train?
Speaker 3 (13:18):
Sure, boy, am I glad I didn't trade it in
Georgie and I are going to put both our trains
together and make one terrific set. Can I open the box?
Speaker 1 (13:25):
Now, Ricky? That advice about trading the train was very sound,
your mother's advice. But well, there are certain disappointments in life.
Sometimes good intentions go awry. Things don't always come out
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as we might like. Seemingly, that's a paradox at first, blush,
but actually, and it's you do understand, uh, don't you? Son?
Speaker 5 (14:03):
Oh?
Speaker 1 (14:03):
Sure? Pop?
Speaker 3 (14:04):
Will you run through it again.
Speaker 7 (14:09):
There, your father's trying to tell you that he traded
your train for a chemistry set.
Speaker 3 (14:13):
You mean my train's gone?
Speaker 1 (14:15):
No? No, well yes, but I'll get it right back.
Speaker 3 (14:20):
I don't sure like it back. But if you think
I should have a chemistry Oh no, no.
Speaker 1 (14:24):
Actually, Rick, I think this chemistry is probably a little
old for you. I'll go right down and get our
get your train back.
Speaker 3 (14:34):
Oh it's okay, pop. Chemistry is kind of fun. Georgie
and I invented a swell perfume. We gave something to
his mother and she said it smelled just like canal
number six. Sounds delightful. It smells delightful too. Where cheers
cold at the dungles with all the windows open?
Speaker 1 (14:56):
Uh, Rick, look forget the chemistry set. I mean we're
getting the trained back, and maybe we'll get a new cattleoader.
Oh boy, yes, sir, and some automatic switches and a
new water tower and a gateman and a new dress,
and a tunnel and a crane and a dunk car.
Speaker 3 (15:11):
A hat and a crack coat, an alligator.
Speaker 1 (15:13):
Alligator back and wait a minute, how'd you getting a
little carried away? Oh? I'm with you. Dere. Oh, well
'll see. Can come on, I better get going. May
I come along?
Speaker 3 (15:27):
I need some things downtown.
Speaker 1 (15:29):
Yeah, that was the idea.
Speaker 3 (15:30):
Come on, boy, George, you're not gonna have a swell
way out railroad the dungles right out of their house.
Speaker 1 (15:36):
A minute. Why don't you set the big train set
up right here? Yeah?
Speaker 3 (15:41):
I could set it up in my room so it
wouldn't be in the way.
Speaker 1 (15:44):
Well, it's okay with me if you put it right
here in the den.
Speaker 3 (15:49):
Yeah, but I could leave it up longer in my room.
Speaker 8 (15:52):
Well I suppose so, Rick, come here a minute. Uh
oh huh uh yeah, Mon says we can run a
spur into your room.
Speaker 1 (16:17):
This is the place, Harriet. Where do you see their
model railroad outfit? It's got everything we could possibly want.
Speaker 2 (16:23):
Oh it's you, sir, Well what can I do for you?
Speaker 1 (16:27):
It's about this chemistry set and my son.
Speaker 9 (16:30):
Now, don't worry, sir.
Speaker 2 (16:32):
You feed him lots of warm, soapy water, he'll be
as good as new.
Speaker 1 (16:38):
No, no, no, it's nothing like that. This chemistry set
isn't exactly what he wanted.
Speaker 2 (16:45):
Oh well, after all, it was only twelve ninety five.
Speaker 1 (16:49):
No, no, it's not that it's just that, well, it's
sort of a long involved story.
Speaker 7 (16:56):
We'd like to exchange the chemistry set back for the train.
Speaker 1 (17:00):
Yes, that's the situation in a nutshell.
Speaker 2 (17:03):
Well, boys will change their minds.
Speaker 1 (17:06):
Yeah, now he wants his training back.
Speaker 2 (17:09):
Happens every day.
Speaker 1 (17:11):
How did you convince him I didn't have anything to
do with it? Can we make the exchange?
Speaker 2 (17:18):
Oh, certainly, it'll take a minute. Let's see. I think
my partner took your son's train into the back.
Speaker 1 (17:24):
Well, i'll show my wife your setup. I may be
interested in a few accessories.
Speaker 2 (17:29):
So fine, help yourself. You can run it if you like.
Speaker 1 (17:32):
Oh thanks, aren't you a little worried I might wreck
it again?
Speaker 2 (17:37):
No, no, I'll be right back.
Speaker 9 (17:39):
Confidentially, we find that our men customers drive much better
when their wives are alonge.
Speaker 1 (17:45):
Oh, I'll be careful, allot. Is that a swell layout? Yes?
Speaker 3 (17:52):
Very nice.
Speaker 1 (17:53):
You know the electric train is almost an American institution.
I think every father owes one to his son.
Speaker 7 (18:00):
Yep, even if his son happens to be a daughter.
Speaker 9 (18:03):
I'm afraid I have some bad news. My partner sold
your son's train just.
Speaker 2 (18:08):
A little while ago.
Speaker 3 (18:09):
Oh that's a shame.
Speaker 1 (18:11):
Gee, would you have any other used trains?
Speaker 9 (18:14):
No, I'm afraid we don't. Now, wait a minute, there
is one thing I could do for you, sell.
Speaker 2 (18:21):
You a new train.
Speaker 1 (18:23):
Oh well, thanks, but I don't really want to put
out that much money.
Speaker 9 (18:28):
Well, I'm sure we can find something reasonable here. Just
glance through this catalog.
Speaker 4 (18:33):
Oh hey, this one looks reasonable.
Speaker 1 (18:46):
Well, but Ricky, you'll like it. It's the set number
one hundred four twenty dollars. Ozzie, I don't think so. No, Harriet,
believe me, this is a bargain. I don't mean to
be rude, but what do you know about electric trains?
Only what I read there?
Speaker 7 (19:01):
And that catalog says set number twenty for one hundred dollars.
Speaker 1 (19:04):
Oh well, I think i'll keep the chemistry set. Ricky'll understand.
I hope.
Speaker 3 (19:21):
It's okay, Pop, I understand. Because the train's gone, it's
gone anyway. I still have the chemistry set.
Speaker 5 (19:27):
It's a pretty nice one too.
Speaker 4 (19:29):
Well, bet you have a lot of fun with it.
Speaker 3 (19:31):
Sure I will, I suppose.
Speaker 1 (19:34):
Come on, man, I'll show you some stuff I learned
in my chemistry class.
Speaker 3 (19:38):
Okay, that you'd take about thirty seconds.
Speaker 7 (19:43):
I'm certainly proud of the way Ricky took the disappointment.
Speaker 1 (19:46):
Well, so am I say? Maybe I'll get Ricky a
new train for his birthday or next Christmas he wants it.
Speaker 3 (19:53):
No, by then his interest will probably have changed.
Speaker 1 (19:56):
Yeah, I guess, so I don't suppose David No, say Harriet, no,
I'd rather have a new suit thought. Don't let Thorny
know how I feel about these trains. Well you know
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he he thinks that they're silly. He accuse me of
being in my second childhood just because I looked at
Ricky's train. I'm the word.
Speaker 3 (20:30):
Come on in, Thorny.
Speaker 1 (20:32):
Hello, Harriet, Hello, e Hi Thorny. What can I do
for you?
Speaker 6 (20:36):
Just answer one question, you big quok person. The idea
of selling me a train without a transformer?
Speaker 1 (20:47):
Wait a minute, what's in the box?
Speaker 6 (20:48):
Never mind, Just hand over my transformer.
Speaker 1 (20:51):
Don't tell me you're the guy bought Ricky's train. This
isn't the Orient Express, girl, Thorny a real man's boy.
Speaker 5 (21:00):
Don't change the subject. Just hand over my transformer.
Speaker 1 (21:03):
It isn't your transformer. I left it here by a mistake,
and it wasn't sold with the train.
Speaker 5 (21:07):
And by George.
Speaker 6 (21:08):
You'll give me back every cent I put into this thing,
every cent agreed.
Speaker 5 (21:13):
It seem awfully eager to get it back.
Speaker 1 (21:16):
How much do I owe you? E?
Speaker 5 (21:18):
Well, now, of course there's carrying charges and delivery.
Speaker 1 (21:21):
Just forget it. Just forget it. You can keep the train.
Oh no, ours, I don't want it.
Speaker 6 (21:25):
Actually, old buddy, the only reason I bought it was
to save you from yourself. I saw that mad glint
in your eye. I knew that if I didn't snap
it up, you'd be back to get it yourself.
Speaker 1 (21:35):
Well that's very thoughtful, I doubt if it's true. However,
ours believe me.
Speaker 6 (21:39):
My only thought was to clear your path of petty
temptations so that you could aspire to greater things. But
what's the use take it? It's yours for just fifteen
dollars more than the man allowed you fifteen dollars for
what for the cattaloder and switches I bought?
Speaker 1 (21:55):
Oh you too?
Speaker 7 (21:56):
Honestly, it frightens me every time you leave the house alone.
Speaker 5 (22:01):
I guess it does sound a little silly.
Speaker 1 (22:04):
A pretty sneaky. Did you tried to pull getting me
to sell the train so you could buy it?
Speaker 6 (22:09):
As I apologize, I should know better trains have meant
trouble for me for the last twenty years, ever since
I stepped on Catherine's on the waight of the altar.
Speaker 3 (22:22):
Hey, that's my train, isn't it.
Speaker 1 (22:23):
It sure looks like it. Well, yeah, I guess it is. Rick.
That's a new cattleoder there too, and some switches.
Speaker 3 (22:30):
Oh boy, come on, David, let's set.
Speaker 1 (22:32):
It up, Thorny. Can you imagine us down there on
her hands and knees playing with a toy like I
can't imagine what came over is?
Speaker 6 (22:43):
Our interest wouldn't have lasted five minutes now, uh, Rick,
those two wires go to the transformer.
Speaker 3 (22:49):
Oh yeah, you look up the cattle car, David.
Speaker 1 (22:52):
Okay, little man, you know, I think I'll join some
kind of a book club. There's some off Dave. I
think the platform goes on the other side of the track.
Speaker 5 (23:04):
I don't think so, pap Ricky.
Speaker 6 (23:06):
Those switches will never work in that position.
Speaker 1 (23:08):
No, no, Thorny, that's the best place, old and.
Speaker 5 (23:11):
I insisted we put our signal here.
Speaker 1 (23:13):
Well, okay, let's see. Now the wire to this switch
should connect here, and this wire is probably the power
supply to the track.
Speaker 3 (23:23):
Yeah, how the heck do you play double Solitaire?
Speaker 1 (23:34):
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