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The latest happenings in the health resort, and grandpap’s contract are reviewed. Does Lum come across as a busybody, and should he just run away and hide himself in Alasky? Abner tells how Lum might be able to travel, as he reads a flyer for the Merchant Marine. Lum’s a merchant, does that qualify him?
Abner continues to read the jobs that are available. Engineers, radio operators, water handlers, that ought to be easy enough. Just dip out water for fellers who get thirsty. BJ Webster pops in to take up a little matter with Lum. What kind of papers will he need to sign now, as Justice of the Peace?
Abner’s curiosity gets the best of him, and has to know what the legal papers are that Lum just signed. Can it be? Has he just signed eviction papers that will make his friend lose his farm, and be evicted along with his wife, aunt Charity?