Martha and Ruben, living in the same house, are harboring a mild hatred for each other. Martha goes out one night followed a few minutes later by Ruben, who goes to mail a letter. As Ruben has no key he puts a broom against the front door. Martha returns and shuts the door, locking Ruben out. Ruben returns, not knowing Martha has gone out, and believes there are burglars. He calls the police and Martha, hearing them, opens a window, runs from the house to obtain police assistance. The two squads of police meet in Martha's room, where matters are explained, while Martha and Ruben give each other a "good night" kiss.
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