A new student named Kenneth is in Beaver's class is so eager to make a new friend that he starts stealing from classmates and giving the items to Beaver, hoping that will make Beaver like him. However, when June finds the items under Beaver's bed, she becomes concerned he is a thief.

It's a battle of wills when Beaver refuses to eat his Brussels Sprouts and ultimately causes a scene while the family is eating out at a restaurant.