Grey, a very much henpecked husband, has an engagement with his friend Batch, and two girls. Everything seems to conspire against him to keep him from going to meet them. He feigns illness and is immediately almost smothered in blankets. His wife sends for a doctor, who knowing what his illness is, prescribes that he be kept in bed, Mrs. Grey goes to the door with the doctor, and Grey, seeing his chance, jumps from' the window. As he nears the café he sees Batch and the girls coming out. His wife, who has discovered his flight, appears on the scene. He gets an inspiration and falls to the ground, feigning insanity. His wife has started to berate his companions, but is overcome with pity for her spouse and all is forgiven.
—Moving Picture World synopsis