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Rest in Peace Synopsis

A husband is such a powerful snorer that wifie forces him to evacuate the twin bed and move to a somewhat distant room to sleep until he shall have been broken of the habit, also insisting that he play no more poker games until he is completely caught up on sleep. Hubby wants to play the very next night, and hits upon the plan of substituting the club's heaviest snorer for himself after friend wife has retired. Wifie listens to the snoring, convinced that her husband is safe in bed. The poker game is raided and hubby has a hard time dodging cops. The young wife discovers the intruder, the husband sneaks home, and it ends all right.

The Waifs Synopsis

The story derives its plot from a practical joke perpetrated by underclassmen at the theological seminary from which Arthur Rayburn has just been graduated. At the reception following his ordination, these jokers put rum in the punch served and Rayburn becomes intoxicated. In this condition he is unfrocked by the bishop and the latter's daughter Rene breaks their engagement. Down into the slums goes Rayburn, where he falls under the influence of pretty piano player Rags in a saloon. Rags tries to redeem him, but makes little headway until she prevents the young preacher's attempt to commit suicide in the river. She loves him without reserve and under her guiding care be recovers from his degradation and opens a club for working men. He is so successful that the enterprise comes to the attention of the bishop of the diocese. The bishop visits the club, recognizes its leader, and promptly reinstates him in the ministry. With his future assured, Rayburn turns in gratitude to the girl of the slums who has saved him. He asks her to marry him but in spite of her love, knowing that he still loves Rene, Rags refuses him and returns to the life in which he found her.