Episode notes
Almost any other couple would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by at least dining out or having in a few friends over, but not William and Betty Gates. They prefer to spend the day and evening quietly together in their modest little home in Cleveland. It's now after supper and they've just settled down on the living-room couch. William slips his arm around his wife and says "Honey, it's been a mighty nice day, hasn't it?" Betty says "It sure has, but not any nicer than all the other days we've spent together". William says "Now, that was a real sweet way for you to put it, honey. You know we got a lot to be thankful for". Betty says "Indeed we have". William says "A comfortable home, our feelings for each other, and the work Walter has been giving me". Suddenly, the doorbell rings. William says "Ah, shucks!" Betty says "Now, who can that be? William says "I better go see". He opens the front door and sees a couple standing there. The man says "I beg your pardon, sir, how does it feel to be married 25 years?" William says "Walter!" He says "Bill, you old cuss. You didn't think Patsy and I had forgotten what day this is". William says "We're mighty glad you dropped by. Come in, come in". Betty says "Well, hello there". Walter says "Here's a little package for you both". Betty says "Oh, Mr. Carter, this is .... " Patsy says "Walter's got a real surprise for you". Walter says "Bill, how would you and Betty like to have a day at Niagara Falls?" William says "What? Niagara Falls?" Walter says "That's right. We got a compartment on the train to Buffalo for you both tonight". William says "Would we have to go tonight?" Walter says "Yeah, there will be a man getting on the train with a satchel full of bonds, 50 thousand dollars worth". William asks "And you want us to steal them?" Walter says "That's right". William says "Well, why you didn't you say that in the first place? Just think, Betty, we're going to see Niagara Falls".