I like your expose of "Alfalfa." I remember watching the re-runs of the Rascals on the small black and white TV my parents finally purchased in the early 50s. Since I was the nerdiest kid in creation, and came from the other side of the tracks, I easily identified with all those street kids. Your article, while erudite, destroyed my idyllic idea of those munchkins in baggy clothes. But then isn't that the way of all things? The truth of origins often hurts. But, I don't hold it against you. After all, you do what you do, and I'm grateful for it. Just saying. Best regards.