Summary: Abner reviews the story thus far with grandpap, about the construction project that Lum has arranged. He had picked rivals who had once been trying to date the widow. A situation that had broken down with all three parties not speaking to each other. Lum managed to make a special deal with each of the individuals to get his house built, and it would work, if he can keep them from knowing about the others involvement. <br> Later, Abner visits the construction site, and finds Lum sprawled on the ground. Has he been hurt? Has the expected fight between the contractors, and the widow blown up? <br> Lum explains that for now the widow hasn’t made her visit, and his secret is safe. He was just doing some inspecting of the building. <br> Squire Skimp enters the picture, trying to appeal to Lum for making a donation to the USO and Community Chest. Cedric enters with a secret about why the widow couldn’t make her visit today. <br>
