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"The Kid" 133
Tramp bats his eyelashes in surprise. He then places the mysterious hand back in his pockets in the hope of finding more, angering his odd neighbor.
Getting into bed, the Tramp kisses the Kid who gets out to say his prayers. The suspicious proprietor investigates as the boy hides under the bed and the Tramp prays soulfully. With an engaging smile at the proprietor, he lifts his feet up so the Kid can jump under the blanket. Amazed at the height of the Tramp's "knees" the owner lingers until the ruse is uncovered. He demands more money.
The proprietor, reading an announcement of a reward by the mother for the lost boy, recognizes the Kid from the printed description. As we watch the Tramp and the Kid sleeping, their reflexes jumping in comical unison, the flophouse owner picks up the boy and takes him to the police station. The Tramp wakes to find the boy gone. He calls out "Jack!" No answer, he tears the blankets off the rows of men, causing hilarious hubbub. The Tramp wanders the streets searching for the boy till dawn.
Arriving at the police station, the mother tearfully embraces the sad-faced little boy. Meanwhile, back in front of his slum dwelling, the exhausted Tramp falls asleep on the doorstep and dreams his way into the famous burlesque heaven.
The slum court is transformed into a veritable Fairyland. Everything is an immaculate white and festooned with flowers. Angel wings have sprouted on the inhabitants' shoulders. Food and drinks are free. The Bully flies in playing a harp and dancing. The Kid wakes his father who cannot believe his eyes. Even a little dog goes winging by. The Tramp, too, receives wings with which he skims across the length of the court.
But, sliding past a napping watchman, "Sin Creeps In." Three devils enter paradise and trouble begins. One devil appears behind the Bully's young wife and instigates her