In "President Cleveland, Where Are You " why does Armand have "desperation in his eyes" and no appetite for his mother's special butterscotch pie?

AHe is trying to save enough money for his father's birthday present.
BHe is in love with a girl from the North Side.
CHe is sick because Jerry will not help him.
DHe is afraid that his parents will find out that he has been bossing Jerry around.