Professor Higgingbottom, an ardent member of the Whales, is offered a chance to invest $5,000 in a gold mine.

Professor Higgingbottom, an ardent member of the Whales, is offered a chance to invest $5,000 in a gold mine. Mrs. Higginbottom is opposed but the four Higginbottom children approve, on the premise that if Pa makes some easy money, they can continue to loaf. Grandpa, a kindly but meddling old soul also arrives for a visit. Money begins to roll in but not as fast as the children spend it. And then the investment turns out to be a pyramid scheme, and the family is stone-cold broke.—Les Adams <[email protected]>

Professor Higginbottom Chemical plant has gone into receivership and he is no longer receiving his monthly dividend checks. His eccentric family has always lived well off his checks and now must find a way to make a living. Little brother gets hurt in a motorcycle race and needs an expensive operation in order to walk again. There is no money left but they convince the newest family member and ex-fighter to meet the champion for a $20,000 purse.—SpaceTreker