When Persistency and Obstinacy Meet (1912)
Henry Ford deeply loves Dorothy Ellis, but he cannot abide her poodle dog. She resents his reflections upon her pet. They quarrel and Henry in a "peeve" leaves. Later, he repents his hasty action and telephones Dorothy, who refuses to answer the 'phone, telling her maid to do so. This is a complete setback to Henry, but he still persists, writing her a letter which she returns to him unanswered. He is not discouraged. He sees his sweetheart in a millinery store making a purchase, which is later delivered to her home by the expressman. Henry follows the man and induces him to exchange costumes with him and allow him to deliver the package. He is admitted to Dorothy's home. At first she does not recognize him in his disguise, but when she docs, she treats him as she would any common carrier. He is repulsed. He keeps at it, this time following her to the theater, masquerading as a woman. No use, she will have nothing to do with him. He tries again, attending a reception to which he and Dorothy have been invited. She arrives at the place d'affair in her limousine, and he in his conveyance, at the same time. After the reception, he tries to attract Dorothy's attention and secure a dance with her, but she obstinately resists him. He determines upon a coup. He gives the attendant who announces the conveyances at the door his limousine check for Dorothy's, which he found on the sidewalk. Both their vehicles are alike. Henry gets in his machine and hides under the lap robes. When Dorothy comes out of the mansion to return home, she enters his machine, supposing it to be her own. After they have proceeded some distance. Henry bobs out from under the robes and reveals himself. Dorothy at first will not listen to his overtures for forgiveness, but finally she weakens and cannot help but acknowledge his persistency as proof positive of his firm and lasting love for her.
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