A sailor falls in love with a maiden, who in company of her parents visits the sea beach. They meet a number of times despite the vigilance of the parents, who are averse to the maiden's ... See full summary
Sturdy Sailor's Honour (1908) Online
A sailor falls in love with a maiden, who in company of her parents visits the sea beach. They meet a number of times despite the vigilance of the parents, who are averse to the maiden's forming affections for young men. One day he passes the palatial home and is fortunate enough to meet the girl, who passes a note to him through the iron gate. Hurriedly reading the note, he rushes off exultant with joy at his good fortune. At his home he is particularly cheerful, and that evening spends more time than usual in preparing his toilet. Arriving at the girl's home, he climbs over the high wall, and in descending he falls, breaking his limb. Suffering intense pain, he crawls toward the house, where he calls a servant to his aid. The latter apprises the master of the sailor's presence, and when pressed for an explanation as to the purpose of his visit, he refuses to answer. Under suspicion of attempting burglary, he is turned over to the police. His family is in great distress over the ...