AustLit

A small bar and roadside accommodation is owned by Mary Grogan, an attractive young Iirish woman, who is visited by 'Old Cauth' in search of her absconded husband. He is Mary's purported husband and runs off when she confronts him. He attempts to murder Cauth and fails, but in ignorance returns to find his lost wallet. He shoots a policeman waiting for him and is accidentally hanged. Cauth feels some pity and lives with Mary who marries again. (PB)