Having car trouble, Gildersleeve hijavcks Ben when he comes over to date Marjorie. She is not happy about it, but when the family admire the new car in the Bullard’s drive, Gildy begins to get ideas on buying a new car of his own.
If his wiser, practical side has prevailed thus far, a visit from the ever fickle Leila Ransom soon sets him in motion to visiting the new car dealer. Leroy joins him to admire the new, sleek, black convertible in the showroom. Just the right blend of racy, yet still conservative. Can the water commissioner afford the price tag?