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Mr. Cabassol and Mr. Lacassagne plan to bring about the marriage of their children, Claire and Frederick. The young people object, as both of them are secretly engaged already. At last Claire has an idea; they will write anonymous letters ...See moreMr. Cabassol and Mr. Lacassagne plan to bring about the marriage of their children, Claire and Frederick. The young people object, as both of them are secretly engaged already. At last Claire has an idea; they will write anonymous letters to each of the parents. Claire's father is informed that his future son-in-law is a confirmed drunkard, and the doting parents of Frederick are made aware that the fiancée of their darling son is the victim of a terrible nervous disease. The two plotters suit their actions to the deception, and next time they meet in the presence of their elders, Fred's nose is made to resemble a dine, ripe cherry, and Claire appears about to collapse but some way to side-step this pending misfortune. When matters have reached this climax, Frederick writes a letter to himself, calling him to Paris on urgent business. Claire's parents are delighted that he is about to make his departure so soon. Before parting, however, Claire and Frederick meet to congratulate each other; they show one another photographs of their sweethearts, and both express dissatisfaction. Fred says Claire's fiancé is bad-looking; Claire thinks Fred's is too inelegant, and in mutual disgust they tear up the offending photos. Each is moved more than they care to show, by their impulsive actions, at last they dare to glance at each other, and the next moment each is clasped in the other's fond embrace. They love, and are engaged in spite of themselves! Without further delay, they confess to their parents their naughty stratagem, and all ends in the most desirable fashion! Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less