 Everyone at the Slate Quarry gets invited to Mr.Slate s private party, except Fred. He is mumbling all night for not being invited. After telling the tale of Cinderellastone to the children, Fred falls asleep, but gets awaken by a "Fairy Godmother" who changes him to a classy gentleman so he can go to Slate s Party, by condition that he comes back by midnight. On the spot, as Mr.Mumbles, he is a hit at the party, even charming Mr.Slate s wife and even recommending himself indirectly to a very important position to Slate himself... But Midnight is about to strike soon...