The Widow Woods has a beautiful daughter, Gwendoline, whose hand is sought by Charley Arloss. He sends a rather ambiguous note to the widow, which gives her the impression that it is her hand he is seeking. At the widow’s reception the next day, Arloss finds himself in love with Gwendoline, but loved by both Gwendoline and the widow. Fearing that should Mrs. Woods learn the truth she will forbid the banns, Arloss presses a clergyman guest into service, but before the ceremony has been even started the widow is heard approaching. The lovers and the witnesses hurry upstairs where the ceremony is continued until Mrs. Wood is heard hurrying up the stairs. The party is on the roof of the house when the knot is finally tied and in the excitement the bride falls through a chimney that is being repaired. Hubby goes to the rescue and, man and wife, they tumble out on the hearth before the assembled guests.