Thieves seem particularly interested in stealing a check a lady gave Mr. Lucky to pay off a large gambling debt.

A wartime buddy sends Mr. Lucky a hideous painting for a birthday gift which the artist desperately wants back.

Mr. Lucky gets some legal problems when he tries to intervene with the police, who are throwing his salad chef in prison for parole violations.

A known criminal tries stronger tactics when Mr. Lucky refuses to sell him the Fortuna for a ridiculous price.