Mr. and Mrs. Gordon think their daughter, Betty, must be getting tired of her stay in the country, but Betty is having the time of her life, falling in love with Neal, a young lawyer of the village, and before she leaves they are engaged. Mr. Gordon is a gay old boy who will have no hick lawyer for a son-in-law and sends Neal packing. Back in the village, the justice of the peace has to leave for a few days and has Neal take his place. Mr. Gordon goes out on a ride with another gay dog and a couple of "chickens." They go to the country and are arrested for speeding. It happens to be Neal's district and when Gordon is hauled into court there is Neal presiding. Seeing his advantage, Neal writes a little note to Gordon, "If I can marry your daughter, you get suspended sentence; otherwise, thirty days in jail." Gordon has to admit defeat and gives his consent, knowing he cannot double-cross Neal because of the "Suspended Sentence."
—Moving Picture World synopsis