In order to raise money to support their fashion addictions, Betty proposes that she, Veronica and Midge start charging to date one of the boys.; In order to keep Archie away from Betty, Veronica goes to elaborate lengths to convince them both that the new dress Betty is wearing bears an ancient Babylonian curse symbol and that Betty is now bad luck to any male.; Someone is using altered nursery rhymes to satirize Veronica and Archie's relationship. Veronica suspects Betty, but she can't prove it.; Mr. Lodge forbids Veronica to see Archie, so she has to come up with an idea that will allow her to follow the letter of her father's demand while still keeping her date with Archie.; Veronica persists in winding Archie around her little finger, until she finally manages to push him too far.; Veronica's attempt at abstract art leaves everyone cold, and to prove it to her Mr. Lodge sends the painting with Archie to a local gallery for an honest appraisal.; At the movies, Jinx loads up at the concession stand.