18 Mar 1918
The Bell Boy
At the Elk's Head Hotel bellhops torment the lobby, each other and guests. The elevator is powered by a stubborn horse. A sham robbery turns into a real one. And there is a chase on a runaway trolley.
Max est distrait
Max acknowledges his father-in-law's dinner invitation with a business memorandum to his horse dealer.
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