Tony, a variety artist, by his clever impersonations pleases the manager of a traveling circus, and is engaged as one of the troupe. After the show is over that night, the old showman, with the proceeds of the day's performances in his ...See moreTony, a variety artist, by his clever impersonations pleases the manager of a traveling circus, and is engaged as one of the troupe. After the show is over that night, the old showman, with the proceeds of the day's performances in his pockets, sets off in search of fresh talent. Overtaken by a severe storm, he takes refuge at a lonely country inn. Getting a glimpse at the contents of his wallet, the innkeeper's cupidity is aroused. His wife surreptitiously removes the wallet. The old man discovers his loss, and, in the act of accusing the guilty couple, falls dead. The innkeeper has secretly dropped a deadly poison into his glass of wine. The innkeeper afterwards hides the bag in a secret cupboard, and informs the authorities of the old showman's death. His identity is discovered, and news of his death is sent to the circus. Tony arrives, and questions the innkeeper as to the wallet, but he denies all knowledge of it. Tony's suspicions are aroused, and an idea occurs to him. The innkeeper is haunted by a vision of the showman. Suddenly the door opens, and the guilty pair are confronted by a specter of the dead man. They are made to confess their guilt, and Tony then throws off his disguise and hands the guilty pair over to the police. Written by
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