Billy is a boy who is long in imagination, and short on sense. Billy, on a certain evening, incurs the displeasure of the household, by ruining the hat of his sister's beau. The next ... See full summary
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Billy is a boy who is long in imagination, and short on sense. Billy, on a certain evening, incurs the displeasure of the household, by ruining the hat of his sister's beau. The next evening, idiotic Billy puts the family in a turmoil. He comes rushing in from the yard, upsets two buckets of water, and sends things flying around the room just because he happens to see a strange-looking hat on the scarecrow. His parents are disgusted with Billy and turn him out of doors. Billy goes to the city and has a series of ludicrous adventures, and each of his misfortunes are brought about by troublesome hats. Finally, Billy gets a job in the store of a long-lost cousin. His cousin is a retail hatter, and Billy's importance depends on his ability to deliver hats to customers. Billy sets out, carrying about ten boxes. He has quite a time trying to make connections with cars, ferry-boats, and omnibuses. Then Billy gets an idea. Having seen his cousin fold up some opera hats, Billy decides that all...
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