At Mrs. Belmont's request, her husband gives her money with which to buy a rug. She buys a beautiful Turkish rug, which is delivered to the house that afternoon. A tramp visits the house and when refused food by her, steals it. He escapes ...See moreAt Mrs. Belmont's request, her husband gives her money with which to buy a rug. She buys a beautiful Turkish rug, which is delivered to the house that afternoon. A tramp visits the house and when refused food by her, steals it. He escapes with it though Mrs. Belmont gives chase. She informs a policeman of the affair. Mr. Belmont, returning late in the afternoon from the office, is met by the tramp, who wishes to sell the rug. Remembering his wife's desire for one, he purchases it. He is later observed walking along with it by the policeman, and is arrested. Against his protests Belmont is started to the station house. On the way the tramp is met and Belmont asserts loudly that he is the one who sold the rug to him. The policeman arrests them both, takes them to the station house and locks them in a cell. Mrs. Belmont finally arrives, identifies her husband, and he is released. The tramp goes to jail to await trial. On the road home the husband promises wife never again to butt in on household affairs. Written by
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