Scene summary from the 1903 Edison Catalogue:
. . . Topsy appears and goes through a very funny dance, frightening Aunt Ophelia by her funny actions, greatly to the amusement of St. Clare. While going into the house, Topsy steals a ribbon from the dress of Aunt Ophelia. The loss is soon discovered, and Topsy is found playing with the ribbon. Aunt Ophelia ends the scene by chastising Topsy.