Bucking Society

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Henderson, a scheming lawyer, is unable to pay the wages of his stenographer, Dora Rogers, when he receives a letter stating that a client has died leaving a large estate to a nephew, "Shorty" Hamilton, who doesn't amount to much. The lawyer makes an agreement with Dora to substitute her name and share the estate with her. They arrive at a western town just as the bad man, Conklin, is shooting up the hotel in a jealous rage because Louella favors "Shorty." While talking over the agreement at luncheon the lawyer and stenographer are interrupted by Louella, who enters with a plate of pie. She places it on the agreement, which sticks. Louella, back in the kitchen, discovers the plot and keeps the paper. Henderson then devises a new scheme and would have Dora obtain the fortune by marriage. So he tells "Shorty" of the inheritance and they plan to go to Denver and take a big house. The heir generously invites all the boys to attend the housewarming. They accept and Louella, disguised as a boy, goes along with them. Dora tries to impress "Shorty" with her beauty and fine clothes, but he is thinking of the girl back in the hotel. On the night of the party Louella has returned to woman's apparel and is near the house when she meets the lawyer. He thinks she has followed him because of her affection and offers her a place in the kitchen. She helps the waiters and comes upon Dora and "Shorty" in a corner. Dora recognizes her and orders her from the house. "Shorty" demands that she stay and the lawyer interferes with threats. Louella now flashes the agreement to swindle "Shorty" and the cowboys chase the conspirators out of town. The occasion then develops into an engagement party.