After observing another caveman drag away a woman by the hair in order to "claim" her, Keaton tries to become more assertive, but is continuously pushed back and bullied by Beery. An attempt to make Leahy jealous by flirting with another woman ends in failure. Nevertheless, Keaton grows closer to Leahy, and Beery challenges him to a fight at sunrise.
After witnessing another caveman forcibly take a woman by the hair to assert his dominance, Keaton attempts to become more confident, but is consistently belittled and intimidated by Beery. A misguided attempt to provoke Leahy's jealousy through flirting with another woman backfires, yet Keaton develops a stronger bond with Leahy, prompting Beery to issue a challenge for a fight at dawn.