Teenage Testament Pt 2

Teenage Testament Pt 2 of 3 Roy in park telling Marion about his aunt’s request SOF: “So that’s the way it is; and I’m right in the middle.” “I still can’t believe anybody would stop coming to your aunt’s place just because you’re trying to help them...aren’t we supposed to witness whenever we can?” 08:39:27 Gertie doing books on diner counter. “You know that rumor about another malt shop...and guess who’s back of it...and he’s planning the fanciest place in town?” Roy: “Every kid in school will go there.” 08:40:05 Roy & Chuck working in diner: “Just because Sandy knows football doesn’t mean he knows how to run a malt shop!” “Anything he does he usually wins.” Roy to Gertie in back room, offers to fix it up but Gertie paying for his mom’s medical bills. “I’m not the praying type Roy” / “but I know the Lord would help you and Chuck if you would only let him”. 08:41:45 Chuck serving in soda fountain / diner two friends. Grumpy cab driver, Josh, in, asked: “How you feeling?” / “Sooner they drop the bomb the better!” Roy in after shopping for paint w/ Gertie, apologises “Josh, I’m sorry if anything I said hit you wrong.” “Forget it...stick to food and stop the preachin’” Gertie tells him off for bothering Josh again. “Josh gets around...can steers customers our way.” 08:43:58 Roy on park bench w/ Marion - can’t understand aunt’s position re not talking about his beliefs. “Either I stop witnessing or I get in trouble...so what do I do.” Roy at home praying / thanking God & asking for help in Witnessing in the right way. 08:46:23 Ed, the Barber, comes into diner, thanks Roy for his advice in front of Gertie - feels better after seeing the Pastor. Roy goes out back, doesn’t want to upset Gertie again. “What’s wrong w/ him?” Ed tells Gertie what a wonderful boy he is: “they don’t come like him very often.” She looks guilty. Religion; Christianity; Evangelism; 1950s Americana; Youth; Teenagers;