Palmer makes his plan to avoid confrontation with Beans and Mutto on the night of his birthday. What is his plan, and does it work?

Palmer decides not to sleep in his room that night. He gently takes the sleeping Nipper downstairs with him, and the two of them hide behind the couch. He can hear the sounds of the boys creeping around upstairs looking for him. Once he hears them yelp, he knows they are gone and it is safe to sleep.