Farmer Lorin returning with cattle meets Vallon, his landlord, who calls for his rent. Lorin tells him he will be able to pay in two days as he expects to sell some of his cattle at the ... See full summary
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Farmer Lorin returning with cattle meets Vallon, his landlord, who calls for his rent. Lorin tells him he will be able to pay in two days as he expects to sell some of his cattle at the county fair the next day. Lorin takes his cattle to the fair and succeeds in making sale thereof. Seated at a table, he counts the money received and taking a drink returns to his home. Picard, a friend, seated at the same table observes Lorin putting away his money and follows at a distance. Upon arriving at his home Lorin secretes his money in the bottom of the cupboard and retires. Picard watching at the window soon also enters and takes the money, departing by way of the window. Hurrying to the woods he hides his booty under a tree and returns to his home. The following day Vallon calls and when Lorin goes to get his money, his loss is discovered, causing great consternation. The police are called and a detective is given charge of the case. The latter takes his dog and the two are soon on the ...
Original French title is undetermined.
Released in the US as a split reel along with New Pain Killer (1909).