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.
Keaton tries to stand up for himself after seeing another caveman roughhandle a woman, but Beery consistently undermines his efforts. A failed attempt to make Leahy jealous by flirting with another woman leads to no success, but Keaton grows closer to Leahy, and Beery issues a challenge for a fight at sunrise.