Genre Short

Jones and the Lady Book Agent

After overhearing Jones mocking her, the lady book agent slips a suggestive note into Jones’s pocket. A jealous Mrs. Jones finds the note, and a huge quarrel erupts.

Mr. Jones Has a Card Party

Mr. Jones, since his last escapade, had made strenuous efforts to amend the reputation he had gained in the eyes of the ladies of the Temperance League. But Oh! the ordeal, for such it was, was telling on him, and…

Mr. Jones’ Burglar

Mr. Jones stays out late playing poker with his buddies. While he’s gone, a burglar starts to break into his home. Mr. Jones arrives home just in time to catch him. Instead of calling for the police, he restages the…

A Drunkard’s Reformation

A man arrives home late and drunk as usual. His wife reminds him that he’s supposed to take their daughter out to a play. While watching the play, he’s faced with his own drinking evils and how his life would…

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