Ruth Craven and Harry Sterling were sweethearts. Ruth lived with her brother, the Rev. John Craven, and her maiden Aunt Ellen. The Rev. John Craven did not share his sister's admiration for Mr. Sterling. When the young man appeared in his study to ask for the hand of Ruth, the Rev. Mr. Craven refused his request in no uncertain terms. After that Harry and Ruth met secretly. Finally they decided to elope. Harry enlisted the services of his friend, Albert Pierce, who owned an automobile. He also secured the assistance of Josh, the village constable. The three hid the machine behind a hedge and when they saw the Rev. Mr. Craven and dear Aunt Ellen leave the house on their way to church. Harry pried open a window and soon had released Ruth from her room in which the minister had locked her. Oh, but it looked easy. Suddenly a noise made the elopers' hearts jump into their throats. The minister had returned to get a forgotten prayer book. Ruth jumped back into her room and Harry was making his rapid getaway through the window, when the minister nabbed him. The Rev. Mr. Craven sent for the police. Now, Josh was the whole police force of the village, and when he appeared, he tipped Harry the wink and led him away. In the meantime, Ruth had escaped. Then they decided to play a joke on the minister. They disguised themselves as Indians, and appeared before the Rev. Mr. Craven, telling him, through an "interpreter," that they wished to be married in the Christian manner. The ceremony was performed and then Harry and Ruth pulled off their wigs and showed that love had found a way.