The Arthur, Robert 1909-1969 creator Cavat text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Aggravation of Elmer" by Robert Arthur is a science fiction short story published in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around a young boy named Elmer, who possesses remarkable scientific abilities, causing both intrigue and trouble for the adults in his life. The story blends elements of humor and adventure, exploring themes of youth versus adulthood, and the unintended consequences of genius. The plot begins when Bill Rawlins, the protagonist, encounters an unusual traffic jam caused by a mysterious device created by Elmer, a thirteen-year-old boy genius from South America. Elmer’s invention, dubbed the "unhappen genii," has the power to stop all electric devices, leading to widespread chaos. As Bill learns more about Elmer's capabilities, he becomes eager to harness the boy's inventions for commercial gain. However, things take a chaotic turn when Elmer's experiments with anti-gravitation results in an explosion that sends his garage, and possibly himself, into unknown territory. The story culminates in a humorous yet cautionary tale about the dangers of recklessness in the pursuit of knowledge and the complexities of youthful ingenuity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-08-05 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29618 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29618 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133656.0 29618