Exposition: Two men, Bill and Sam, decide to kidnap a young boy named Johnny Dorset in order to demand a ransom from his wealthy father. They believe it will be an easy and lucrative scheme.
Rising Action: Bill and Sam successfully kidnap Johnny and take him to a remote cabin in the countryside. However, they soon realize that Johnny is not the obedient and well-behaved child they expected. Johnny is mischievous, energetic, and constantly causing trouble for the two men. He even turns the tables on them by pretending to be an Indian chief and making them his captives.
Climax: As Johnny continues to wreak havoc on Bill and Sam’s plans, they become desperate to get rid of him. They decide to send a ransom note to Johnny’s father, demanding a smaller amount of money than originally planned, just to be rid of the troublesome child. However, Johnny’s father responds by saying he will not pay any ransom for his son, as he believes it will be good for Johnny to learn a lesson.
Falling Action: Bill and Sam are shocked and dismayed by Johnny’s father’s response. They realize they are stuck with Johnny and must find a way to escape his clutches. They try various methods to get rid of him, but Johnny always outsmarts them.
Resolution: Finally, Bill and Sam manage to trick Johnny into believing that his father has sent a message saying he can come home. Johnny eagerly agrees to leave with them, and they quickly return him to his father. Bill and Sam are relieved to be free of Johnny’s antics, but they have learned a valuable lesson about underestimating others.
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