The Wienie King, hard of hearing, cantankerous, and walking with the aid of a large stick (which can double as a blunt instrument if necessary), effectively serves as a deus ex machina, a fairy godfather in an oversized hat. He accompanies his bossy wife to tour the apartment belonging to Tom and Geraldine, as the apartment manager confidently expects to evict them for non-payment. The old man barks at his wife and the manager (who he dubs a "varmint") and pokes around, finally discovering Gerry hiding behind the bath curtains. Gerry is initially taken aback, but the Wienie King is impressed by the gal with the "nice figger," and aware of her plight, generously offers her enough cash to pay the rent, and buy some new clothes as well.