When a watch that Joe McDoakes bought for Mr. Batten, who intended to give it to office contest-winner Bessie Wigglegood, is spied by both Mrs. Batten and Joe's wife Alice, Joe once again finds himself on the short end, and winds (no pun intended) up missing out on his vacation and must pay for two watches instead of just one.—Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
When Joe McDoakes' boss gives him the money to purchase a watch for the beautiful office contest winner, confusion reigns as the men are subsequently caught by their wives during the presentation of the prize and scramble to cover their tracks.—crit74