His New Suit

Arthur is a man governed by the whims of his heart rather than the logic of his wallet. In a moment of impulsive chivalry, he squanders his savings on a toy balloon sold by a captivating young woman, leaving him destitute just as he needs to secure a new suit. Forced into a predatory installment plan, Arthur finds himself the owner of a garment that is literally and figuratively tied to his flighty nature. When he jokingly hitches the balloon to his suit, a freak occurrence sends the attire—and Arthur's reputation—sailing across the city. The suit eventually descends into the middle of a fresh crime scene, leading to Arthur’s wrongful arrest for a local robbery. It is only through the intervention of the very girl who sold him the balloon that he escapes the law, though he cannot escape the mockery of his peers who find his new sartorial identity to be the ultimate punchline.