Hank Myers, the Cowhand on the Ponderosa, is lovesick, because the plain-looking spinster and teacher Abigail Jones has rejected him. In order to catch Abigail's interest (and to prevent further smashing of the furniture on the Ponderosa due to Hank's unhappiness) Little Joe and Hoss make several plans. After their first plan backfires, they convince Adam to help. This makes things worse, because Abigail now believes it's Adam who's wooing her. Hank thinks Adam is trying to steal her away, but he demands of Adam to make her happy.