Lum has found the building for the observatory, but his strategy to buy it from Squire Skimp at a reasonable figure has resulted only in rising the price considerably. However, Lum is determined to buy it and surprise Professor Sloan, his co-partner in the project. In the meantime, Abner is also planning to buy it as a surprise for Lum... As we look in on the little community today, we find Squire Skimp in his real estate office, waiting for Lum...