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behind Aunt Bee's sofa and whisper Andy his lines. Without Lloyd the Barber on the show the Andy Griffin show would be a off the network in under a week.

Narrator: While Lloyd is talking he looks up at the big mirror beside Dusty. He sees Dennis and Jane sitting on a table near the back of the bar.

Floyd: Hey Dusty, who is that guy sitting with Jane?

Dusty: Didn't you used to go out with that nurse?

Floyd: Yeah, she and I were together for nearly two years. We broke up just last month. I always suspected she was seeing another guy.

Dusty: Well, the guy sitting next to her is named Dennis. He's the town's new mortician. He seems like a nice enough guy.

Lloyd: I don't care what kind of guy he is. I need to find out if Jane is going out with this guy, but I don't want her to see me.

Dusty: I've got an idea. See that big rubber palm tree near the entrance to the bar?

Lloyd: Yeah, I see it.

Dusty: Okay, listen up. You're skinny enough to make this work. I want you to hide behind the palm tree. Lift it up and walk very slowly behind the plant a few steps in time. Get as close as you can to their table until you can hear them talking.