Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Peter Hedley Lamar Jr. becomes entranced by the army nurse. He learns that her romantic preference for men in uniform creates an obstacle.

Peter Meets the Army Nurse — Peter Hedley Lamar Jr. becomes entranced by the army nurse. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr., Army Nurse
A Romantic Obstacle Emerges — The nurse's cohort indicates that she prefers men in uniform. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr., Army Nurse
Peter Chooses Enlistment — Peter enlists so he can remain near the army nurse. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr.

Peter enlists to stay near the army nurse. A silly song and comic singing and dancing complicate the pursuit without changing his interest.

Uniform Changes the Pursuit — Peter's enlistment places him within the uniformed world the nurse favors. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr., Army Nurse
A Rival Courtship Attempt — The Army Nurse tries to woo Peter by singing a silly song. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr., Army Nurse
The Song Becomes Comic — The courtship attempt develops into a comic musical moment. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr., Army Nurse
Buster Sings and Dances — Peter sings and dances during the comic courtship sequence. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr., Army Nurse

Peter remains focused on the army nurse and chooses an extreme tactic. He wounds himself so that she will care for him.

Peter Maintains His Pursuit — Despite the comic attention, Peter remains interested in the army nurse. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr., Army Nurse
Peter Plans a False Wound — Peter decides to wound himself to come under the nurse's care. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr.
Peter Wounds Himself — Peter carries out the plan and deliberately wounds himself. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr.
The Nurse Provides Care — Peter comes under the army nurse's care after his wound. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr., Army Nurse

Peter's pursuit reaches a crisis when the army nurse's life is endangered. After he saves her, she finally comes around to him.

Peter's Motive Is Tested — Peter's elaborate pursuit places him directly beside the nurse he wants to impress. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr., Army Nurse
The Army Nurse Faces Danger — The army nurse's life becomes endangered. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr., Army Nurse
Peter Saves Her Life — Peter saves the army nurse's life during the decisive danger. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr., Army Nurse
The Nurse Comes Around — After Peter saves her, the army nurse finally responds favorably to him. Characters: Peter Hedley Lamar Jr., Army Nurse

Story Breakdown

Initial Infatuation — Peter becomes captivated by the army nurse and begins pursuing her.
- Peter Meets Nurse — Peter is entranced by the army nurse.
- Romantic Interest — The nurse becomes the focus of Peter's pursuit.
Uniformed Obstacle — Peter learns that military status is important to the nurse's romantic preference.
- Cohort's Message — The nurse's cohort explains her preference for men in uniform.
- Decision To Enlist — Peter enlists to remain near the nurse.
Comic Courtship — The romantic pursuit becomes a comic performance involving song and dance.
- Silly Song — The Army Nurse tries to woo Peter with a silly song.
- Singing And Dancing — Peter sings and dances during the comic sequence.
Self Inflicted Strategy — Peter uses injury as a way to obtain direct attention from the nurse.
- Persistent Pursuit — Peter remains interested despite the earlier comic courtship.
- Deliberate Wound — Peter wounds himself to come under the nurse's care.
Care And Crisis — Peter's plan places him under the nurse's care before a serious danger emerges.
- Nurse Provides Care — The Army Nurse cares for Peter after his wound.
- Life In Danger — The army nurse becomes endangered.
Romantic Resolution — Peter's decisive rescue transforms the nurse's response to him.
- Life Saving Act — Peter saves the army nurse's life.
- Affection Returned — The nurse finally comes around to Peter.