ANDY, OPIE AND AUNT BEE ARE SHARINIG A CASUAL DINNER.

So, Opie, you say Ms. Crump failed you in science although you know you passed all the tests?

That's right, Pa. Maybe she is losing it. Is she old enough to lose it?

Well, I don't think so. She's still a pretty young thing for a teacher. And I should know!

What does that mean?

Yes, Andy, what does mean?

Well, what I meant to say was that Ms. Crump still has a good body - ah, mind!, and I don't think she would foul up the grades and give you something you didn't deserve. Even though the other night she didn't 'preciate my taking her to a cheap restaurant on our six-month dating anniversary.

What's that? You skimped on her special meal? Oh, Andy! How could you?!

ANDY SHOOTS AUNT BEE A COLD STARE.

Pa, you think she gave me the bad grade 'cause of you being a thoughless tightwad?

Ah, well, I just don't think she would do that!

Pa, could you just call her and ask her? I can't have an F on my report card regardless of the reason.

Ah, Ope, I don't know ...

Ah, Andy, that's the least you could do to straighten this all out. Dial her right now.

ANDY GOES OVER AND DIALS THE PHONE.

Oh, Helen. Andy here. ... Oh, you knew that? ... Why am I calling? ... No ... no I am not calling to apologize for the crumby meal the other night. ... Well, ... we will go out soon ... Well, ... Helen, please stop shouting! Calm down! ... OK then! Good Bye!

ANDY COMES BACK TO THE TABLE.

Well? Does Opie have an A in science now?

Maybe.

Maybe?

She didn't say much about the grade.

Huh? I thought you were going to fix things, Pa!

OPIE GOES RUNNING TO HIS ROOM CRYING.

Andy! Now see what you have done!

(seeing he is in a jam)

Aunt Bee, can you cook up some special meal for Ms. Crump real quick?

Boy, she really must have let you have it.

Actually, she threatened just the opposite.