Plot

Florence is very fond of her dog. Billy is very fond of Florence, but for some reason of other, her dog will not take to him. The ultimatum which Florence gives Billy is, "If I am loved and to be won by you, you must be loved by my dog," and so "Jean" proves to be a stumbling block in the way to Florence's heart. He make up his mind to conquer the dog's antipathy to him by kidnapping his sweetheart's pet. When Florence discovers the loss of her faithful friend she is inconsolable and telephones Billy, asking him to help her find the lost one. The young fellow's conscience troubles him, but he holds to his purpose. Billy, after taking "Jean" to his home, tries in every way he can to win the dog's affection. It is not as easy as he anticipated and it is a long time before he can overcome the dog's dislike for him, but at last he is rewarded, succeeding in making a very close friend and devoted companion of the heretofore indifferent "Jean." Betty, a friend of Florence, walking past Billy's home, recognizes "Jean," sitting in the window and tells Florence. She can hardly believe her chum's statement. Billy happens to see Betty pass and decides to return the dog to her mistress at once; he calls the butler and instructs him to take the dog to Florence's home, tie it to the doorknob, ring the bell and get away before he is discovered. James carries out the programme as arranged and "Jean" is soon in the embrace of her fair young owner, whose joy is boundless. Billy, anxious to test the success of the scheme, calls on Florence. The moment he enters her home "Jean" with a bound of delight, jumps forward to greet him. The stumbling block is removed and the rest is easy; Florence makes good her promise to become his wife.—Moving Picture World synopsis