All-but-Dissertation Tucker Dummychuck, the Fingerless Hobo
Hobo gloves? Yeah, I reckon I've got me some hobo gloves. Don't reckon I'm about ter part with ‘em, though. They really keep my lack of fingers warm.
Yes, that is a harmonica in my pocket, though I am also somewhat happy to see yer. I'd play yer a tune, but I never bothered ter learn how ter play. I tried to sell my soul ter the devil for the ability to play the harmonica better than any mortal man has ever played ‘er, but the devil wasn't interested.
I hear tell some of ol' Scratch's lesser demons have been known ter give correspondence courses, though.
I'll tell yer what: if'n you bring me some harmonica lessons, I'll give yer these here gloves.
After obtaining the EZ-Play Harmonica Book:
Ah, I see yer found the harmonica lessons! Hope them there demons didn't trouble you none. Lemme see... all right! I've always wanted ter know how ter play "Go Tell Aunt Rhodie!" That song always makes me cry, it sure does.
Here's them there hobo gloves yer wanted. One of 'em may have a couple of stains on it -- I don't know anything about where they came from, but I can't get 'em to come off. Just don't lick 'em and you'll probably be okay.
 | You acquire an item: fingerless hobo gloves |
Occurs at The Sleazy Back Alley.
Notes
- Occurs during the Going Postal Quest.
References
- The name, "All-but-Dissertation Tucker Dummychuck", comes from John Hodgman's book, The Areas of My Expertise, as one of a list of 700 hobo names. Specifically, this is number 40.
- Calling the devil Scratch and selling his soul to play a harmonica is from the 1986 movie Crossroads, starring Ralph Macchio and Joe Seneca.
