By the light of the old, old moon, they are spooning, when their blissful occupation is interrupted by an eavesdropping tramp who sees possibilities of blackmail. A tribute is demanded, and... See full summary
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By the light of the old, old moon, they are spooning, when their blissful occupation is interrupted by an eavesdropping tramp who sees possibilities of blackmail. A tribute is demanded, and awarded, and the lovers resume the sentimental session. In the way of lovers, the talk turns to marriage. They discuss her father's stubborn opposition, the chance of making him consent to their marriage. They determine to foil the old gentleman and marry in spite of him. The lovers decide to elope, in no less startling a manner than by an aeroplane, which they do, only to be seen by the irate parent, who pursues the car of the air in his automobile. Straight, fast, steadily, the aeroplane proceeds on its way to a minister and gets there long enough before the arrival of the father to receive the marital blessing, and afford the old gent a healthy excuse for his wrath. A year or so goes by and we see the young husband phoning the doctor that, well, we know what it is about when we glimpse at the ...
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