Summary
In a riveting tale of mistaken identities and cunning deception, Dan Maitland's serene country life is upended by the unexpected arrival of a mysterious young woman, Sylvia, who attempts to crack his safe. Misinterpreting him for his doppelganger, the infamous thief Anisty, she unwittingly sets off a chain of thrilling events. As Anisty materializes and assumes Dan's identity, a complex web of confusion ensues, replete with capture, escape, and subterfuge. The intricate dance of deception reaches its climax as Dan ultimately outwits Anisty, securing justice and professing his ardor for Sylvia, who reveals her motivations for pilfering the safe's contents were rooted in a desire to shield her father from incrimination.
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After arriving unexpectedly at his country home, Dan Maitland discovers a young woman (Sylvia) attempting to open his safe. She mistakes him for Anisty, a notorious thief who is Dan's double, and he gives her the jewels from the safe. Anisty appears, and there follow confusion and thrilling episodes in which Anisty is captured, escapes, and poses as Dan. Dan finally brings Anisty to justice and declares his love for Sylvia, who confesses she was searching Dan's safe to recover papers that might incriminate her father.
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