Percy and Edith are sweethearts and he escorts her to a ball under the pretense of being a finished dancer. They arrive at the function and commence to waltz to inspiring music. But to Edith's dismay, she finds that she has been deceived, as Percy only succeeds in falling all over himself and the furniture, and to her mortification he causes her to fall also. She becomes indignant and leaves the room, accompanied by another admirer. Percy is seized by the green-eyed monster and rushes home alone. He decides to learn to waltz, and makes life miserable for his fellow boarders by making them dance with him. Finally the he turns his attention to the cook in the kitchen, much against her will, and ends up falling over the stove. At last, after much perseverance, Percy acquires the art to perfection and attends another dance. Edith is there but he refuses to dance with her, devoting his time to the other girls present. Edith becomes very jealous, but after an amusing scene, Percy forgives her, and they spend the remainder of the evening enjoying the dances together, and this time she lets him see her home.