Lily invites a family whose trailer has broken down into the house, only to discover that one of their kids has the mumps.

Matt is persuaded to step in at the last minute when an actor cancels out of Lily's club play. His performance is such a success that Matt begins thinking of a theotrical career, much to Ruth's dismay.

Lily fights a jaywalking ticket, causing Matt to fear losing entrance to a country club.

Lily receives a visit from her plain Jane friend Florence and after hearing her lament about her spinster hood, Lily hatches a plan. She and Hilda think of the eligible men they know but have little luck matchmaking.