 This story was based on a planned second "Elmer" short, which was abandoned before completion.In this story, published December 4, 1938 to February 12, 1939, Elmer's girlfriend Tillie Tiger is tired of his cowardice, and takes up with a bully, Gooch Gorilla.After talking to a wise giraffe, Elmer gains the confidence to fight the bullies and win back Tillie's respect.