Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A new family moves into town. Mickey falls in love with Mary, the family's daughter, and begins trying to win her affections.

A New Family Arrives — A new family moves into town. Location: Town
Mickey Falls for Mary — Mickey falls in love with the family's daughter, Mary. Location: Town

Mickey attempts to impress Mary with a ride in his goat-powered wagon. He also dresses as a knight in pursuit of her affection.

The Goat-Powered Ride — Mickey tries to win Mary's affections by taking her for a ride. Location: Town
Mickey Dresses as a Knight — Mickey dresses as a knight while trying to gain Mary's affections. Location: Town

The village blacksmith, Dad Anderson, receives a lucrative contract to produce his invention. The invention is a sail-propelled scooter.

The Blacksmith's Contract — Dad Anderson receives a lucrative contract to make his invention. Location: Village blacksmith shop

The gang obtains several of the scooters. They sail down the city streets, bringing the described action to a lively close.

The Sail-Propelled Scooter — The contracted invention is a scooter propelled by a sail. Location: Village blacksmith shop
The Gang Gets Scooters — The gang obtains several scooters and sails down the city streets. Location: Town

Story Breakdown

Family Moves In — A new family arrives in town, bringing Mary into Mickey's attention.
- New Town Residents — A family moves into town.
- Mary Arrives — Mary is introduced as the family's daughter.
Mickey Falls in Love — Mickey immediately falls in love with Mary and tries to gain her affection.
- Immediate Attraction — Mickey falls for Mary.
- Courtship Attempts — He tries different ways to impress her.
Goat Wagon Ride — Mickey uses his goat-powered wagon in an attempt to win Mary's affections.
- Wagon Prepared — Mickey has a goat-powered wagon.
- Ride for Mary — He tries taking Mary for a ride.
Knightly Courtship — Mickey also dresses as a knight as part of his efforts to gain Mary's affection.
- Knight Costume — Mickey dresses up as a knight.
- Another Impression — The costume is another attempt to win Mary over.
Anderson's Contract — The village blacksmith receives a lucrative contract to produce his invention.
- Blacksmith's Work — Dad Anderson is identified as the village blacksmith.
- Lucrative Opportunity — He receives a contract to make his creation.
Scooter Street Ride — The gang obtains several sail-propelled scooters and rides them through the city streets.
- Sail-Propelled Design — Anderson's creation is a scooter propelled by a sail.
- Down City Streets — The gang sails along the streets on the scooters.