- Krishna Dhwaj, the son of the Maharajah of Rhamput, is in love with Lakshima, the daughter of the Maharajah of Bhartari, but their fathers will not allow them to marry. Krishna is then sent to Harvard to get an American education. Lakshima, determined to kill herself when her father orders her to marry an old man, jumps into the ocean. She does not drown, however, but is rescued by George Morling, a Bostonian, who smuggles her on board his ship dressed in boy's clothing. George, the son of a minister, is engaged to a proper Bostonian woman. Although he has not behaved improperly, George fears that his fiancé and her father will not understand the situation, and so he hides Lakshima in a trunk. Once back in Boston, George's fiancé discovers Lakshima and is horrified, but after several misunderstandings, George and his fiancé are reconciled, and Lakshima is able to find and marry her Indian sweetheart Krishna.
- Krishna Dhwaj, son of the Maharajah of Rhamput, is in love with Lakshima, the daughter of the Maharajah Bhartari, but the two rulers have other plans. Krishna is sent to America. Lakshima, ordered to marry an old man, decides to end it all, and jumps into a lake. She is rescued by George Morling. Lakshima tells George since he saved her life, she is his slave. When she hears he comes from "Boston, America," she refuses to leave him. He protests, but Lakshima says she is going with him to America. He tries to elude her, but dressed in boy's clothes she smuggles herself on board ship. Morling always prided himself on his reputation. Moreover he is engaged to a conservative girl, Mary Fanning, daughter of the Rev. Enoch T. Fanning. As they near shore, he puts Lakshima into a trunk and leaves her while he breaks the news to his father. His stenographer overhears the conversation, releases her and takes her home. The two Morlings are horrified to find the trunk empty. Lakshima insists on being dressed in the American fashion. She pawns a ruby and soon appears in high-heeled shoes and a decollete gown. Mary and her father dine at the Morling residence. The clergyman has expressed the hope that George has not succumbed to the temptations of heathen nations, when Lakshima rushes in and kneels at George's feet. "Sahib, I come," she exclaims, "You not lose me yet." The announcement causes consternation. Mary returns her engagement ring. However, she is determined to do her duty, and takes Lakshima home with her. The Maharajah and his prime minister come In search of Lakshima, believing George Morling has abducted her. They demand that he release her instantly. He takes them to the Fanning residence, but Lakshima has vanished. The Rajah gives George just thirty-six hours in which to produce the girl. The hours pass, and George and his father are bound and gagged by two Hindoo servants, who stand ready to strike at a signal from the Rajah. Lakshima suddenly appears, bringing her beloved Krishna. She has found her way to Harvard and has married her Hindoo sweetheart. To Mary she says, "I marry man of my choice. Now you marry man of yours. And stick to him just like I did, like barnacle." The Morlings are released, and there is a second wedding in "Boston, America."
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