The major receives an offer to become R.M. in a community closer to Dublin. Upon hearing of the offer, Mrs. Cadogan and the rest of the household think it's a joke. But unexpected frustrations cause the Major to resign.
The whole way of life at Skebawn is threatened when the Major receives an offer to take the position of R.M. in another community closer to Dublin. Upon hearing of the offer Mrs. Cadogan and the rest of the household think the very idea of the Major leaving is a fine joke. But when the Major is faced with Slippers antics in court he becomes so frustrated that he resigns on the spot. Soon a new and tyrannous R.M. is visited upon Skebawn inspiring Flurry to take action.