Ichabod wants to write an article about a talented but reclusive artist named Mehitabel Hobbs. But when the older woman gets wind of the project she intends to sue if she becomes famous.
Bob's former girlfriend Leona arrives in town and at first he's glad to see her. But he finds out she's intent on getting married soon and he's her intended groom, he must find a nice way to get himself out of the entanglement.
Bob invites a bookie friend Lippy from the city to rural Phippsboro. The locals are thoroughly entertained by Lippy and Benjie especially is enthralled. Bob tries to break his pal's spell.
