Elmira Brown has cut her finger just before her husband, postman Sam Brown, enters the kitchen. It is not an unusual event, as she is extremely accident-prone. Sam has some shocking news. Clara Goodwater, president of the Honeysuckle Ladies Lodge, has ordered books on witchcraft. Elmira marches down the street, grabbing Tom on the way, and confronts Clara. Elmira has always coveted the position of lodge president and blames Clara's witchcraft for her failed attempts at running. She also blames Clara for all the accidents and dropped items she has experienced over the years. Clara toys with Elmira but pushed to a point of irritation, she pretends she is a witch and will cast terrible spells.
The next day is election day at the lodge. Elmira has prepared a special brew to.....
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