Small-town businessmen decide to establish a Fire Department; they lack polish, at first.

Let Me Explain is a silent comedy short.

Lulu, the bishop's daughter, and Tom, the Duke of Bilgewater's nephew, are in love and want to marry. Their relatives oppose the marriage, however, because Lulu's marriage contract with a curate has been signed and Tom is engaged to his ugly cousin, Lady Mary. Lulu and Tom elope to America and look for work.

Bobby Vernon tries to enter a house to court a lady, but keeps getting thrown out.