Bob invites company over for a last minute dinner causing Betina's to deal with the situation.
Betina sets up Alice with Harry Harrison on the Fourth of July. Every relationship has it's hurdles though. And this hurdle is the fact that Alice is Betina's imaginary friend who doesn't particularly like Harry. Also, we learn the recipe for lobster salmon salad!
Bob's cousin, the Reverend Henry Clinkersmith, visits to take Bettina to church. Bettina takes him to school. Figuratively, of course.
Bettina's mother and cousin Matilda come to visit. Attitudes will change! People will die! Secrets are hidden! And a sewing machine holds dire secrets!
Bob invites a guest leaving Betina unprepared. She invites Alice over, who may or may not be imaginary, to break bread with Bob's friend. And an unexpected cry for justice sounds out.
Bettina prepares steak for Bob, markets, and warns her husband of impending guests. Bob wishes everyone was married, and gets a man sized meal. And the narrator learns the difference between granules and cups.
Bettina was discovered moldering and forgotten in an old house. We decided to test what remains true from 1917 about pleasing husbands, food and family life. It's about more than a pretty face pushing a floor sweep. Buckle up, Bettina has something to tell you.