在这部A Bachelor's Waterloo喜剧/爱情/短片片中,
Clarence K. Peabody, a rich and handsome young bachelor who does not care for the society of women, is greatly annoyed by the attentions of a Mrs. John Hall Proudfit, who seems determined to make a match between Peabody and her pretty daughter Alice, much against the protests of the girl. The bachelor is so pestered with letters, telegrams, etc., that in desperation he flees to the country for a week's rest. Arriving at the inn, he is horrified to find the verandas and hammocks filled with girls, and he turns the hack back to the station. On the way Deacon Johnson hails the driver for a few words and, being introduced, learns of Peabody's predicament. The Deacon invites the bachelor to his home and assures him of peace and quiet. Bess, the Deacon's daughter, is a tomboy. Having an aversion for men, she proceeds to make Peabody's visit so unhappy that he resolves to get away pretty quickly. Then he begins to realize that he will miss the little girl's pranks. The next morning, as he is...
