The War Bride of Plumville

The principal industry of Plumville is the Plumville Iron Works, of which Ezra Plum is president. Sallie Plum, his daughter, is the sugar plum of Plumville. Frank Hazard, foreman of the works, realizes this. Two strangers arrive in Plumville. It is apparent to both that Ezra is some plum; further apparent to Dalziel that Sallie is an exceptional plum as plums go, and also apparent to Sargent that Amanda, the aunt, isn't such a bad plum at that. The strangers pose as foreign buyers with a war contract and Ezra falls hard. Frank, who is sweet on Sallie, and Judge Pendlehurst, who has more than a platonic affection for Amanda, suspect the newcomers, but they have Ezra trimmed for $25,000 before the city detectives reach Plumville. Ezra Plum collapses. Sallie Plum takes back Frank's ring and Amanda Plum starts a quarrel with the Judge, proving that the old affection has returned. And now there's a joy in Plumville, and the Plumville Iron Works hum merrily manufacturing cast iron hitching posts.