While there is no major plot point centered on "paper" in this specific episode, "paper" is often associated with a few key elements throughout the second season:
: In the 1987 series, S2 E9 features the Beagle Boys escaping prison, often prompted by Scrooge reading a newspaper . DuckTales 2x9
: In Season 2, Episode 1 ("The Most Dangerous Game... Night!"), Huey is seen obsessing over shredded paper documents from the McDuck archives to solve the mystery of his mother, Della Duck. While there is no major plot point centered
: A major magical document introduced later in the series (connected to the F.O.W.L. arc) that can rewrite reality. It is mentioned in fan theories as the paper Scrooge keeps for his true heir. : A major magical document introduced later in
In the 2017 series, Season 2, Episode 9 is titled " The Outlaw Scrooge McDuck! ".
: In "The Golden Armory of Cornelius Coot!" (S2, E20), the "treasure" is revealed via an old piece of paper to be just corn, though Webby finds further clues shaded on the back of a note.