Jack and Alice, lately wed, have received an invitation to dine with the old folks on New Year’s Day, leave town for the farm, in their automobile, with orders to the chauffeur to make good time, as they are somewhat late. All goes well until a spurt is attempted, when they unluckily run into a “trap” set by some crafty country constables, and are hauled to the district court. After a long wait in line, their case is called by the pompous and self-important “hayseed” Justice. In the meantime, at the farm, the old folks are experiencing some trouble with the turkey. As if scenting danger, “Mr. Turk” roosts high, and “Pa” has troubles of his own; sometimes the turkey is on top, and sometimes “Pa” has an inning. “Ma” is an agonized and interested spectator, but her well-meant advice does not help “Pa.” Eventually, things calm down. Traces of the conflict are removed, “Ma” and “Pa” primp up a bit, and complacently await the arrival of the “newlyweds.” To return to our young couple, we find them the center of an interested group in the courtroom. Their case has been reached and a fine is imposed but, “horrors!” Hubby finds he has forgotten his purse! They are doomed to spend New Year’s Day in the lock-up, where they dine on bread and coffee, and resolve never again to be late, or spurt, or forget their money.