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Dick Grillsap and the country ball and chase misadventure
Richard Grillsap, a vain young man known for courting rich brides, visits a rural district with his confident air and courtship antics. A planned ball, flirtations with Miss Weston, and a comic country chase unfold as his schemes collide with farm life and a stubborn cow. The escapade ends with a comically humbling fall from grace as he rides away defeated and chastened.
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Richard Grillsap
Asin Paver
Beau Brummell
Jethro
San
Pashion
Susan
Newas
Weston
Pos Lane
Megroee
Dewalt
Ant Dugan Wenon
Susan Weeton
Misa Weston
Walla
Miss Weston
Anc
Mr. Weston
Miss Westonsg
Miss Sudan
Jared
Puddle
Lever