Boko has been scolded by Nobby to breaking point, but Bertie convinces him that this does not mean a thing because she still loves him. Then Nobby calls Boko again and they make up. What still remains is how to soften up Lord Percy. Jeeves has thought out a plan where Bertie will use offensive language on his uncle up to the point that Boko, situated nearby, will cut in and stop him, thereby creating the necessary warm feelings from Lord Percy for him. Bertie however refuses to play his part in the game, much to the chagrin of Boko. Boko leaves, and while Bertie is thinking things over he suddenly receives a blow on the head.