- Mrs. Wallace Guilford is entertaining at her country home. Among her guests are her sister, Irene, and Lane Manning, who is in love with Irene, but awkwardly shy. Mrs. Guilford has made arrangements with the famous singer, Mme. Trilby, to entertain her guests. A violent storm comes up. Her husband Wallace Guilford, a prominent lawyer, phones his wife that he will be detained at the office on a very difficult legal matter and will not be out until late. The guests arrive, but Mme. Trilby does not come. Mrs. Guilford is worried by her delay. Finally a messenger brings a note from the famous singer, saying that owing to the inclement weather, she cannot risk her voice by going out. Mrs. Guilford does not know what to do, now that her plans have miscarried. A guest suggests that they have a "mock marriage." The idea is hailed with delight. They draw cards, and Irene and Manning are "elected." They go through the ceremony. Mr. Guilford arrives in time to witness the finish of the ceremony. He walks in and announces that by the laws of the State of New York, the marriage is binding and that Irene and Manning are legally man and wife. Irene becomes hysterical and is assisted to her room. Manning retires to his room and refuses himself to all callers. Later that evening one of the ladies suggests that they all go to her home and leave the "unexpected honeymooners" alone. The next morning Irene and Manning each receive a note from their late hostess explaining the desertion and telling them to make the best of the situation. This does not appeal to either of them. Breakfast is served tor the two in the large dining room. Time hangs heavily; they discuss the predicament that they are in and finally Manning comes to the conclusion that the only way out is through a divorce. Irene will not listen to such a thing and leaves the room. Each independently of the other decides to go for a canter. They meet in the woods. Irene has fallen in love with her husband, but to hide it from him. she unmercifully snubs him. He is hurt and does not show up until later in the morning. Irene watches for him from her window, utterly wretched and lonely. At the luncheon the messenger brings a note to Irene from her friend, Mrs. Brandt, who says she has found out about her predicament, and as she is going to Reno, offers to take her along so she can secure a divorce also. Irene shows the note to Manning. He cannot offer an objection in the face of her apparent relief at the solution of the matter, and agrees to drive her to the station that afternoon. Carson overhears, and 'phones to Mrs. Guilford. He does as she tells him and draws off the gasoline in the tank of the automobile. Irene's baggage is quickly placed in the rear of the car. She and Manning get in. Much to their surprise, the machine won't run. The chauffeur says he is out of gas. While the chauffeur fills the tank, Manning writes a note to Mrs. Guilford, telling her that they have decided to stick it out. Irene and Manning finally decide to make the best of the situation and, after leaving a note of thanks to their late hostess, go off on their belated honeymoon. Mrs. Brandt goes to Reno alone.—Moving Picture World synopsis
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