When Lily happens upon an ex-mayor searching for his lost love, an opera singer, she immediately sees it as an excellent opportunity for Arnold to put his new gift of clairvoyance to good use.

Car sales have slumped alarmingly since Arnold became clairvoyant - and honest. Then, to everyone's surprise and joy, Arnold corners a casual browser and clearly demonstrates his old skill of verbal dexterity.

Just when all seems lost in her unreturned love for Arnold's partner Vernie, Dawn unexpectedly receives a letter from him which dramatically reverses the situation. Arnold's gift as a clairvoyant provides the necessary assurance that the traditional happy ending is at hand. Burma's experiences fighting the Japanese make him not so sure.