Shorty's pal, Bill Forbes, is in love with Nell Compton, the banker's daughter, and she with him. Judge Tuttle, who also aspires to the girl's hand, has the support of the father. Shorty and the cowboys go into town and Shorty gets "soused...See moreShorty's pal, Bill Forbes, is in love with Nell Compton, the banker's daughter, and she with him. Judge Tuttle, who also aspires to the girl's hand, has the support of the father. Shorty and the cowboys go into town and Shorty gets "soused." He is arrested and discovers a rich mine in the cellar of the jail. He is bailed out and goes home. Meanwhile Forbes has been informed by the banker that unless he can raise $5,000 he cannot pay attention to his daughter. Shorty discovers this and arranges to get arrested again. He does so, and passes out to Simms through the bars enough money to give Forbes $5,000, and also buy the jail property. Shorty is given six months but Simms has bought the jail property. The sheriff is ousted and Shorty is supplied with all the delicacies of the season in his cell, where he intends to spend six months. The story ends with the reunion of Bill Forbes and Nell. Written by
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