Bertie's Elopement

• 1910
• Other, Comedy

"Love laughs at locksmiths" to say nothing about irate papas. Bertie the cherished son of indulgent parents finds some obstacles in the path, when he seeks the hand of fair Gladys, and is graciously ruffled, when his fiancée's father is so rude as to send him a note with the assurance that his request for his daughter's hand is declined with scorn. A hurried marshaling of Bertie's diplomatic forces to declare a line of action, in order that they may execute a flank movement on the stern old parent of the demure Gladys. An exchange of notes between the lovers, a new use found for old shoes, and Bertie leads the invading forces ably supported by one ladder and a bundle of nerve. The fair queen of his dreams is rescued from her castle. The eloping twain outdistance the pursuing father and his arrival at the parson's house is just too late to be on time. He had been out-generaled at all strategic points, and the day was won, and two were one.