- Ida wants to let Frank go once Morris is back on his feet.
- Morris disagrees. He thinks Frank can still be a help and wants to give him his own room in the place.
- Ida tries to convince him that Frank means trouble for Helen, but he belittles her fears. If only he knew the truth…
- Frank likes the idea of living upstairs with Nick and Tessie.
- The three of them work out living arrangements to their satisfaction. Everyone except Ida is content.
- She makes Morris promise to send Frank away before the summer.
- Morris agrees and tells this to Frank.
- He understands. Uh-huh, sure he does.