Henry and Brown, two business men occupying offices next to each other, are in need of a stenographer. Their wives call on them and find their husbands upset because they cannot handle their correspondence. Each offers to do her husband's ...See moreHenry and Brown, two business men occupying offices next to each other, are in need of a stenographer. Their wives call on them and find their husbands upset because they cannot handle their correspondence. Each offers to do her husband's stenographic work. The men refuse to entertain the suggestion. The two men are well acquainted; the two women have never met until they come across each other at the foot of the elevator, on entering the building. Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Brown meet again on leaving the building, tell the nature of their husband's business troubles and become interested in each other. Henry and Brown compare notes. They place "ads" in the paper. Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Brown see the advertisements. Mrs. Henry applies for the position at Brown's and Mrs. Brown for the position at Henry's. Both are engaged. The men meet again to compare notes. Brown says he "has a peach" and Henry says "he has a daisy." Brown tells of a date with his at "Shamley's and Henry at "Hester's" for supper. They become very curious. Brown takes a look into Henry's office and discovers his wife working for Henry. Brown is frantic, rushes back into his office, followed by Henry and Mrs. Brown. There Henry discovers Mrs. Henry working for Brown. They all enjoy a good laugh. Brown and Henry each adjust matters by employing his own wife and everything goes along swimmingly. Written by
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