Life in the house in Jennifer Street has resumed its normal, peaceful course. Through Molly's intervention, Mike and Elsie have reached an understanding. Mike is to accompany the Goldberg's back to Lastenbury for a try at a work a day law-abiding existence, and if all goes well, he and Elsie will get married at the end of six months. Now, for the first time in many weeks, Molly has had an opportunity to take stock of her own domestic plans...