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like a college boy...

with 20/20 vision

and no bursitis.

And plenty of lipstick.

Uh... Well, the formula

had nothing to do with that.

I'll get to that later.

Edwina, we've

discovered something...

that the human race has been searching

for since the beginning of time.

Are you really serious, Barnaby?

It works?

Well, it did on me.

Of course, I can't

explain the reactions.

It seems to work on the mind.

Edwina, imagine:

People never aging.

It sounds frightening.

You mean, it really does that?

Well... Of course,

I don't know half of what it'll do.

The dose I took

has already worn off.

Let's see,

that was eight hours.

Oh. Probably,

the dose was wrong.

- Well, we'll see.

- Hey, where are you going?

I'm going to try

the experiment again...

but this time

with a larger dose.

Huh? Oh!

Switch on the light,

will you, please, dear?

Barnaby.

Must you make

another test?

Oh, probably several.

I'm glad you're here to see

that nothing goes wrong this time.

I want you to observe

and make notes of everything I do.

Knowing me so well,

you'll be able to interpret...

the exact meaning

of my behavior pattern.

Don't you think you ought to

change that coat...

and wipe that stuff off your face

before you try it again?

- Oh, yes. Perhaps you're right.

- Whose lipstick is it?

Uh, what's-her-name's...

you know, Oxly's secretary.

Oh. You mean,

that little pinup girl?

- Very cute.

- Sort of, but half infant.

Not the half that's visible.

Well, she's not my type.

Barnaby, how much

of this stuff are you going to take?

Just what I've poured out there.

I've increased the dose.

See, that way, I'll be...

Edwina, what are you doing?

What did you do that for?

'Cause this is

the way it should be.

After all, you're the scientist,

and you should do the observing.

- But...

- Don't argue.

Go get your notebook.

I've done it.

Oh, it tastes bitter.

Get me some water.

Oh, now, really, Edwina.

For heaven's sake.

Besides,

according to your story...

you weren't exactly

100% scientist after you took it.

Other things became

much more interesting.

Perhaps you're right.

Oh. Even the water

tastes bitter.

It did to me too.

Barnaby,

I'm a little bit frightened.

- I'm here, dear.

- It's kind of silly, isn't it?

I'll take care of you.

I don't feel anything.

- Is it supposed to work right away?

- Just a few moments.

Would you

clean off your face?

Because if I get ten years younger

and see that lipstick...

I'm liable to knock

somebody's block off.

Yes, dear.

Barnaby, is it true

about B-4?

I've just heard the most fantastic

things about you. Does it work?

You'll have a chance to judge

for yourself quite soon, Mr. Oxly.

My wife just took

50 CCs of the formula.

Really?

By George, by George.

Dr. Brunner and Miss Laurel

are on their way.

Leave word they are

to come here immediately.

Mrs. Fulton, it's very kind of you

to lend yourself to this experiment.

Thank you, Mr. Oxly.

Well, we have to watch

your reactions, darling.

Yes, I suppose so.

Now I know how

a poor little guinea pig must feel.

- May I sit down?

- Yes, dear.

Don't just stand there.

Do something.

Yes, dear.

Mmm.

Pulse around 150,

just the same as mine was.

There doesn't seem

to be any fever.

Outside of being somewhat embarrassed,

I feel exceedingly well.

What reaction do you

expect, Barnaby?

I don't quite know.

I suppose it depends

upon the individual.

With you, it took the form

of thinking as though you were 20.

Oh, it's true.

Keep still, Edwina.

What was Mrs. Fulton like

at that age?

Huh?

Well, Edwina was a very

serious-minded student.

She majored in economics...

and took several summer courses

in ichthyology and cooking.

- Ichthyology?

- Mmm, the study of fish.

Jerome said your first symptom

was your eyes.

Your vision became perfect.

True, but you can't

count upon that.

See, Edwina's vision

is already perfect.

It will probably take

an entirely different form.

My dear, do you feel

anything strange?

Not a thing.

How about you, Mr. Oxly?

Oh, but I haven't

taken anything.

Oh, yes, you have,

Mr. Oxly.

Hear that, Barnaby?

A rather odd reaction.

Undoubtedly, we can expect

something soon.

- We certainly can.

- She's sitting very still.

Is it possible there's not

enough movement?

If there isn't,

there soon will be.

I can hardly wait for the results.

This is quite a moment.

That's it, Oxly!

Watch him, Barnaby! It's working!

It's working. You hear

what she said, Barnaby?

It's taking effect.

- Something wrong, Barnaby.

- What's the matter, sir?

I don't know.

Perhaps the excitement's

been too much for you.

Perhaps you ought to sit down, Mr. Oxly.

Calm yourself, Mr. Oxly.

Now, take your time,

Mr. Oxly.

That's better.

Take your time and sit down.

Oh, my.

# Oh, my

Give me a piece of pie #

# E-I

Give me a piece of pie #

- We ought to go now.

- # E-I, give me a piece of pie #

- We ought to go. Yes.

- # E-I, give me a piece of pie #

- Barnaby, what are you doing?

- I'll be right back.

# E-I

Give me a piece... ##

Hi, Dr. Fulton.

- Hi.

- What did you say to her?

Mrs. Fulton, he said "hi."

I heard what he said,

you peroxide kissing bug.

Edwina, she hasn't

done anything.

I'll pull that blonde hair

out by its black roots.

Edwina, now come along.

Miss Laurel, keep out of the way.

- Put 'em up! Put 'em up!

- Edwina, now stop it.

- Mr. Oxly, I'll be right back.

- Put 'em up! Put 'em up!

Wasn't that fun?

Did ya see him jump?

I put a fish in his trousers.

- Let's go back and have more fun.

- I don't think we'd better.

- Why not? Where are we going?

- Anywhere.

- Let's go dancing.

- Edwina...

All right, we'll go dancing.

Anything you say.

Oh, is this our new car?

- I'm afraid it is.

- Hey, that's super-duper.

- Oh, you like it?

- Oh, boy, yes!

Hey, why don't you let me drive.

You get over there, huh?

I know.

We'll go dancing

at the Pickwick Arms.

Pickwick Arms?

Yeah, that's in La Jolla.

Don't you remember?

Of course I remember.

Room 304, where we

spent our honeymoon.

All that way?

Yeah, we'll stop by the house

and get some things.

- Won't it be fun?

- Just to go dancing?

Edwina, I put the bags

in the car.

We can keep your coat

on the...

Barnaby, do you think

this is too conservative?

- Well, l...

- What do you think?

- Well, l...

- Say something.

- Well, l...

- Glad you like it.

I'm gonna drive.

You're too slow.

How do you work this?

Oh, yes. Like that.

Oh, Barney, it's gonna be

our honeymoon night all over again.

- With no hands!

- Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Honeymoon with no hands.

Yeah. Sure.

Aren't you excited?

Yes, of course, dear,

but there's no hurry about it.

Wouldn't you like to slow down

so that we can talk?

Who wants to talk?

Well, Edwina,

I have to test your reactions.

Oh, Barney!

Oh, it's wonderful to have

the wind in your hair...

and watch

the moon and the stars...

- And the road!

- Oh, the road.

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