The story revolves around a young man who becomes infatuated with a woman he sees on the omnibus. He follows her to her residence and discovers she lives with her aunt. The protagonist begins to frequent the area, hoping to catch a glimpse of the woman. He eventually meets her and learns she is unhappy in her current living situation. The protagonist offers to help her escape, but his plans are thwarted when the aunt becomes suspicious of their interactions.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1892 · Genre: Comedy, Satire, Drama