 Master William Hamilton is off to boarding school and his stoic mother makes certain that he is well-prepared. Richard suggests their going abroad to divert Virginia. The very prim governess, Miss Treadwell, asks Virginia to make it clear to the staff that they adhere to her in the absence of the Viscount and her Ladyship. Before he leaves, the staff give the children an adorable dog. The children are delighted, but Miss Treadwell is annoyed. The pet will be a nuisance and will divert Miss Alice from her studies. Miss Treadwell is a relentless taskmaster and her behavior toward the staff is imperious. They resent her haughty ways and are horrified when Miss Treadwell demands that the dog be  humanely put to sleep.  Downstairs, Rose hides the pup, but Alice thinks he s missing. When their duplicity is revealed, an outraged Miss Treadwell balks to a just-returned Richard and Virginia about the servants, their insolence and insubordination. Virginia suggests Miss Treadwell may be happier elsewhere, a taxi is summoned, and the dour woman is whisked away, while Rose and Alice walk their cute canine on this lovely morning.