Newly-married Jenkins is greatly impressed by his own importance. As is the case with most people of that character, Jenkins is anything but an Apollo. With many sighs and repeated goodbyes, he takes leave of his "Snookums" and starts for ...See moreNewly-married Jenkins is greatly impressed by his own importance. As is the case with most people of that character, Jenkins is anything but an Apollo. With many sighs and repeated goodbyes, he takes leave of his "Snookums" and starts for the city. The village gossip sees the newlyweds fondly kissing each other, but she spreads the report that Jenkins was seen brutally beating and choking his wife; she even accuses him of throwing his wife into the well. The result can better be imagined than described. Excitement reigns supreme among the hearers of the tragedy. To make matters worse, news is spread of the escape of dangerous lunatics. Jenkins, hearing this report and seeing the approach of the village police force, takes them for the lunatics, and beats a hasty retreat to his home. Jenkins vanquishes his pursuers, but he is later captured and haled to court, where he is accused of murder. He is rescued by his wife, who arrives in time to save him from an awful fate. Written by
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