Mary is amazed when she realizes how much others in the newsroom are giving of themselves in their spare time. She and Rhoda go to a women's group meeting where the assistant to the governor is the main speaker. When the two return home the guy calls and asks to have lunch with Mary. What ensues is some pretty funny stuff with Lou asking Mary to shop for a birthday present for his wife. Unfortunately for Mary, the guy is at the beck and call of the Governor. Every time they have a date or a lunch, something comes up. The comedy involves Rhoda's great comments and Phyllis's meddling. It's a pretty funny episode with a really hilarious last minute. That is worth seeing the rest of it.