: The party is hosted by Miss Maybell ( Esther Rolle ) in honor of her niece Earnestine's 20th birthday.
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: The imps' plans are thwarted by the "infectious generosity of spirit" and resilience of the party guests . In a romantic twist, Trinity begins to fall in love with Earnestine, leading to an internal struggle over whether to remain evil or embrace his burgeoning humanity.