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Spotting an attractive woman leaving the Bullard home, Gildersleeve follows her down the street and introduces himself. He learns her name is Mrs. Tuttle and that she is taking a vacation from her job as head of an advertising department—and, most importantly, that there is no “Mr. Tuttle.” However, as he drops her off, a car mishap leaves him embarrassed, especially when Judge Hooker happens to drive by. To Gildy’s surprise, Mrs. Tuttle proves she knows a thing or two about getting a car running again.
Nervous about reaching out, Gildersleeve finally plucks up the courage to ask her on a date, only to be turned down. He soon stops into Floyd’s barber shop to share what little he knows about the new woman in town, which quickly leads to wild rumors involving lady wrestlers and mechanical skill. Seeking romantic guidance, Gildy visits Peavy’s drugstore to see what advice the long-married pharmacist might offer.
Eventually, Gildersleeve gets another chance to visit Mrs. Tuttle at the Bullard residence to prove his charm. Their conversation about their wartime experiences leads to a tender moment, but the blows to Gildy’s manhood keep coming thanks to a series of clumsy mishaps with the radio and fumbling in the dark. Despite all the awkwardness, his gentle nature manages to endear him to Mrs. Tuttle anyway.
