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Or, The Prize Fighter.
Jane and Irma are the best of friends, but there are times that test that friendship. One point of contention is money. Going over the budget, Jane scrapes up enough stray cash to cover the rent. She has a big date with Richard, so she entrusts the rent to Irma.
Al stops in to tell about his latest business scheme, being a promoter for a boxer. While Tiger McGurk shows off his prowess, he makes the ceiling in Mrs Riley’s downstairs apartment crack and fall on Mr. Riley. What? There is actually a Mr Riley? In later episodes, he has an unexplained absense. Even in these early episodes, he seems to only be present in an off stage status.
Left to themselves, Al turns on his charm and logic to part the rent money from Irma. Jane sees the folly of the situation, but who will win out, and sway irma? The Sportsmen sing, Nellie Bligh.
Jane gets ready for her big date, as she and Irma clean up. They compare notes on common figures of speech, but Irma’s growing nervousness becomes more obvious, and should be a warning sign to Jane. Richard stops in to pick up Jane, who is proud of sticking to her budget. Irma faces a reality check after they leave, and Mrs Riley knocks on the door for the rent. Poor Irma, she sees the error of her ways too late, and is tormented with guilt.Does that make Irma a criminal?
Al returns to save the day. But will Irma’s sneaky, criminal activity be found out?
