Aunt Harriet fights a losing battle as she attempts to shape the family and neighborhood to American customs.

After a long wait for a telephone, the Endicott family finally gets one. All alone by the telephone? Count your blessings. The Endicotts finally get a telefono—one of two in their area—and it's ring-a-ding a go-go, nonstop service.

The girls try to hide their feelings, but Mike realizes they are homesick and decides to move back to Iowa.