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The Course of True Love: A devoted couple decide to marry. Jack interviews Pa, but is told he wants a titled husband for his daughter. Jack retires downcast. The Matrimonial Bureau: Pa looks over an "assorted lot" of "Noblemen." They ...See moreThe Course of True Love: A devoted couple decide to marry. Jack interviews Pa, but is told he wants a titled husband for his daughter. Jack retires downcast. The Matrimonial Bureau: Pa looks over an "assorted lot" of "Noblemen." They display their credentials. A French count is selected, and told to "call around" and meet his future wife. Among the "Lower Five:" Nora, the maid of Jack's sweetheart, has a policeman lover, and between times entertains him. Jack is in her good graces and she arranges a meeting. Hatching a Plot: The lovers are interrupted by the arrival of the Count's note stating his intended visit at 4 P.M. The lovers a disconcerted, but finally hit upon a plan of action. Nora enters into the spirit of the fun, and assumes the young lady's place. Attires herself accordingly. The lovers dress as maid and butler. The Count's Finish: The Count arrives. Nora, as mistress, receives him. He presses his suit ardently. Nora leads him on. While the hidden lovers enjoy the scene. The Count declares his undying love, and embraces Nora just as Dan, the policeman, arrives. His "Irish up" he "wipes the floor" with the Count. Makes him "look like thirty cents:" and finally throws him out, to the delight of Nora and the young couple. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less