New Year's Eve finds Jones rolling home from the club, "three sheets in the wind," after a night spent with boon companions, watching the old year out through the bottom of a glass. At home... See full summary
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New Year's Eve finds Jones rolling home from the club, "three sheets in the wind," after a night spent with boon companions, watching the old year out through the bottom of a glass. At home, next morning, Mrs. Jones has an easy task persuading Jones to frame up a fine set of New Year's resolutions. He promises to quit drinking, smoking, staying out late o' nights; to curb his temper, mind the baby, do chores, and generally act like a saint. He means well, and makes a brave start, but Willie's drum gets on his nerves and causes him to lose his temper. To calm his nerves he tries a strong cigar. Asked to do a few necessary chores and mind the baby, he refuses point-blank, and starts for the club to find consolation among kindred spirits. At the club he meets a bunch of converts, fellow sufferers, and they decide on a little recreation. They mount a water-wagon and go for a ride, but each saloon passed claims a victim; they drop off, one by one, until only a "corporal's guard" is left, ...