After discovering his new friend's mother is not married, Eddie arranges a meeting between the two parents.

When Eddie is bullied by a motherless girl (Jodie Foster) at school, Tom invites her and her father over to visit.

A wealthy manufacturer announces his plans to marry Mrs. Livingston.

Mrs. Livingston failed her English test, causing Eddie to think she will commit hara-kiri to save face.

Eddie loses the very first library book he takes out.

A retired school teacher unknowingly alienates Eddie from his father.

Eddie has a crush on his babysitter, who has a crush on Tom.

Mrs. Livingston departs, leaving Eddie and Tom alone.

Tom tries to prevent Mrs. Livingston from being deported.