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The story revolves around Brock, an American architect who agrees to pose as his friend Roxbury Medcroft at a convention in Vienna. Medcroft is investigating a plot to perpetrate a gigantic fraud against the people of London and needs Brock to attend the convention in his place. As Brock navigates his new role, he finds himself falling for Medcroft's sister-in-law, Constance, while trying to maintain the charade and convince their friends, the Rodneys, that he is the real Medcroft. However, things become complicated with the arrival of Freddie Ulstervelt, a young man infatuated with Constance, and Mrs. Rodney's determination to expose the scandal. As the situation becomes increasingly complicated, Brock is torn between his loyalty to Medcroft and his growing feelings for Constance. The story takes a dramatic turn when Odell-Carney discovers the truth and Brock is arrested, but eventually, the real Roxbury Medcroft arrives, revealing the truth and clearing up the confusion. The story concludes with the Medcrofts being hailed as heroes, and the hotel management and authorities apologizing for their mistreatment. Ultimately, Freddie Ulstervelt hosts a dinner to celebrate the prodigal husband's return and announces the betrothal of Constance and Brock, bringing the story to a happy ending.
The story begins with Brock, an American architect, having breakfast at a hotel in Paris. He reads about his friend Roxbury Medcroft's trip to Vienna and decides to look him up. Medcroft reveals that he is in a dilemma and needs Brock's help. He explains that he is supposed to attend a convention in Vienna, but cannot go due to a plot to perpetrate a gigantic fraud against the people of London. Medcroft asks Brock to pose as him and attend the convention in his place, while he returns to London to investigate the plot. Brock agrees, and Medcroft introduces him to his wife, Edith, who is also in on the plan. Brock is tasked with pretending to be Medcroft and convincing their friends, the Rodneys, that he is the real Medcroft. However, things become complicated when Brock meets Medcroft's sister-in-law, Constance, who is beautiful and charming. As Brock navigates his new role, he finds himself falling for Constance, but struggles with the moral implications of deceiving their friends and family. Meanwhile, Freddie Ulstervelt, a young man who is infatuated with Constance, becomes a rival to Brock for her affections. As the story unfolds, Brock's feelings for Constance deepen, and he must confront the challenges of his deception and the consequences of his actions.
Brock, posing as Roxbury Medcroft, is struggling to maintain the charade as he navigates his relationships with Edith, Constance, and the rest of the party. He is drawn to Constance, but she seems to be encouraging Freddie Ulstervelt's advances, leaving Brock feeling frustrated and confused. Meanwhile, Mrs. Rodney discovers that Roxbury Medcroft is in love with Constance, and she is determined to expose the scandal to protect her family's reputation. As the situation becomes increasingly complicated, Brock finds himself torn between his loyalty to Medcroft and his growing feelings for Constance.
Brock, still pretending to be Roxbury Medcroft, is struggling to maintain the charade as he navigates his relationships with Edith, Constance, and the rest of the party. Constance, Edith's sister, has joined the group and is helping Brock to keep up the act. However, things become complicated when Freddie Ulstervelt, a young man who is infatuated with Constance, becomes a rival to Brock for her affections. Meanwhile, Mrs. Rodney discovers that Roxbury Medcroft is in love with Constance, and she is determined to expose the scandal to protect her family's reputation. As the situation becomes increasingly complicated, Brock finds himself torn between his loyalty to Medcroft and his growing feelings for Constance.
Brock, still pretending to be Roxbury Medcroft, is struggling to maintain the charade as he navigates his relationships with Edith, Constance, and the rest of the party. Constance, Edith's sister, has joined the group and is helping Brock to keep up the act. However, things become complicated when Freddie Ulstervelt, a young man who is infatuated with Constance, becomes a rival to Brock for her affections. Meanwhile, Mrs. Rodney discovers that Roxbury Medcroft is in love with Constance, and she is determined to expose the scandal to protect her family's reputation. As the situation becomes increasingly complicated, Brock finds himself torn between his loyalty to Medcroft and his growing feelings for Constance.
Brock, posing as Roxbury Medcroft, is still navigating his relationships with Edith, Constance, and the rest of the party. Constance, Edith's sister, has joined the group and is helping Brock maintain the charade. However, things become complicated when Freddie Ulstervelt, a young man infatuated with Constance, becomes a rival to Brock for her affections. Meanwhile, Mrs. Rodney discovers that Roxbury Medcroft is in love with Constance, and she is determined to expose the scandal to protect her family's reputation. As the situation becomes increasingly complicated, Brock finds himself torn between his loyalty to Medcroft and his growing feelings for Constance.
The story continues with Brock, still pretending to be Roxbury Medcroft, struggling to maintain the charade as he navigates his relationships with Edith, Constance, and the rest of the party. Constance is helping Brock keep up the act, but things become complicated when Freddie Ulstervelt becomes a rival to Brock for Constance's affections. Meanwhile, Mrs. Rodney discovers that Roxbury Medcroft is in love with Constance and is determined to expose the scandal to protect her family's reputation. As the situation becomes increasingly complicated, Brock finds himself torn between his loyalty to Medcroft and his growing feelings for Constance. The Odell-Carneys become suspicious of the situation and begin to investigate, leading to a dramatic confrontation. Eventually, the real Roxbury Medcroft arrives, and the truth is revealed. Brock is released from his pretend role, and he and Constance are able to express their love for each other. The story concludes with the Medcrofts being hailed as heroes, and the hotel management and authorities apologizing for their mistreatment. Freddie Ulstervelt hosts a dinner to celebrate the prodigal husband's return and announces the betrothal of Constance and Brock.
The story continues with Brock, still pretending to be Roxbury Medcroft, and Constance growing closer as they navigate their relationships with Edith and the rest of the party. However, their happiness is short-lived as Odell-Carney discovers an article in the London Standard that reveals the real Roxbury Medcroft is in London, not Innsbruck. This revelation sets off a chain of events as Odell-Carney and his wife try to uncover the truth, and Brock is eventually arrested and taken to gaol. Constance, determined to rescue him, bribes a gaoler to let him escape, but unbeknownst to her, Brock has already been bailed out by Odell-Carney and his friends. The story takes a dramatic turn as Constance discovers she has been duped and her money is gone. The next morning, the group is summoned to the hotel office, where the real Roxbury Medcroft arrives, revealing the truth and clearing up the confusion. The story concludes with the Medcrofts being hailed as heroes, and the hotel management and authorities apologizing for their mistreatment. Freddie Ulstervelt hosts a dinner to celebrate the prodigal husband's return and announces the betrothal of Constance and Brock.
The story continues with Brock, still pretending to be Roxbury Medcroft, and Constance growing closer as they navigate their relationships with Edith and the rest of the party. However, their happiness is short-lived as Odell-Carney discovers an article in the London Standard that reveals the real Roxbury Medcroft is in London, not Innsbruck. This revelation sets off a chain of events as Odell-Carney and his wife try to uncover the truth, and Brock is eventually arrested and taken to gaol. Constance, determined to rescue him, bribes a gaoler to let him escape, but unbeknownst to her, Brock has already been bailed out by Odell-Carney and his friends. The real Roxbury Medcroft arrives, revealing the truth and clearing up the confusion. The story concludes with the Medcrofts being hailed as heroes, and the hotel management and authorities apologizing for their mistreatment. Freddie Ulstervelt hosts a dinner to celebrate the prodigal husband's return and announces the betrothal of Constance and Brock.