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Gildersleeve is in a talkative mood, but unfortunately the only neighbor available is run some Bullard. What kind of flowers is the neighbor planting? Signs of spring is in the air. Despite his efforts, Bullard clams up, so the great man heads indoors to talk with Leroy and Marjorie. Might he have $2000 to Lind to his niece?
He goes to visit Judge Hooker for advice on lending the money for Marjorie’s house. The only person that comes to mind is Mr. Bullard. He may not loan it to Gildy, but maybe he will lend it to Marjorie. It still will be a dent in Gildersleeve’s pride to half to ask on bended knee. Might Gildersleeve offer his neighbor a favor for one in return? Since the Bullard house is being painted, Gildersleeve’s offers them to stay in his house rather than a hotel.
Visiting the drugstore, Gildy tries to borrow money from Peavey. All attempts circle him back to Mr. Bullard. The druggist warns him that the banker may be a poor houseguest if he should accept the offer that Gildersleeve made to him. With a convention in town, and all the hotels booked, now it’s Bullard’s turn to come to Gildersleeve’s for a favor.
When the Bullard’s move in, it takes the family by surprise. No one expected it. Where will the houseguest stay? There’s nothing to do now, other than try to make them comfortable. Even Bertie has heard of Mr. Bullard’s household demands. Accommodations, and sacrifices are made. His expectations may not be met, but Bertie exceeds them in priceless ways. A frustrated Gildersleeve is tired of being in Aaron boy, and when word comes from Judge Hooker that he might get a loan for a different source he’s ready to kick his houseguest out. But is he jumping the gun a little bit?
