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Henry wants to give his girlfriend Kathleen something special for her birthday, but his mother thinks the expensive jewelry he has in mind will carry a message. While she is convincing him to buy Kathleen something of lesser value, Homer is talking with Henry’s girlfriend and letting the cat out of the bag. Even Kathleens mother is opposed to the expensive gift when she learns about it.
However, Henry’s father, as well as the other men in the neighborhood don’t understand why it’s a problem. Its Henry’s own money. Shouldn’t he be allowed to buy the gift he likes? Should Henry just take the bracelet back, and get his money back? The jeweler has a nice percolator on a shelf for only three dollars more. Somehow, I don’t think that would send the same kind of message.
Henry tries his best to obey his parents wishes, but he’s having a hard time returning that bracelet. Will he end up losing money on the deal? Will Kathleen be out of her birthday present? Will the gossip mill work to change the minds of Henry’s parents?
