diff --git a/jquery.longclick.js b/jquery.longclick.js
index 0cdb4af..51b87d3 100644
--- a/jquery.longclick.js
+++ b/jquery.longclick.js
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@
       /* Flag as "fired" and rejoin the default event flow */
       $(element).data(_fired_, true)
       event.type= type
-      jQuery.event.handle.apply(element, args)
+      jQuery.event.dispatch.apply(element, args)
     }
   }
   function annul(event){
@@ -143,4 +143,4 @@
     /* Storage keys */
     _duration_= 'duration'+namespace, _timer_= 'timer'+namespace, _fired_= 'fired'+namespace
 
-})(jQuery);
\ No newline at end of file
+})(jQuery);