George White, a young architect, is insanely jealous of his innocent and beautiful wife. As a sort of a peace offering, after one of these stormy hours in an otherwise serene household, George buys an expensive opera coat and picture hat, which he presents to his forgiving spouse. The same day, the wife, being indisposed, retires. Her maid, Jane, grasps the opportunity to take a half holiday, and takes the liberty of wearing Madame's new hat and coat. Later George catches a glimpse of Jane and her beau strolling down the street. He recognizes the hat and coat, and naturally supposes the wearer to be his wife. This drives him into a jealous rage and dropping his work be starts in rapid pursuit. Losing track of the pair he proceeds to his home, where he encounters his wife, who insists she has been ill at home all day. While the young architect is berating her, the maid enters and confesses her part in the mix-up.
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