- A widowed heiress, forbidden to re-marry, takes a lover.
- According to the last will of her husband, Iris, a wealthy widow, was unable to remarry unless she sacrificed her wealth. At a reception given in her home she accepts a proposal from Fred Maldonado, a rich clubman, who has persistently loved her for some time. Iris was not overjoyed, as sue loved Lawrence Trenwith, a struggling engineer. Downcast at her actions, he calls to see her after everyone departed. Listening to his profession of love. Iris writes Maldonado a note, telling him that it is impossible for her to keep her promise. She consents to marry Trenwith after he becomes successful in Canada. Angry at Iris's refusal, Maldonado plans to have revenge. It occurs that Iris loses her money and finds herself in deplorable circumstances. Maldonado offers her a checkbook as a loan and she accepts. A short while later the account is overdrawn and no way possible to return the money. Iris leaves the city. As a last resort she attempts to secure work, but to no avail. Maldonado again traces Iris and offers her assistance. Giving her a key to a lavishly furnished apartment, he tells her it is hers. The inevitable thought of starvation causes Iris to accept. Not hearing from Iris, Trenwith returns to the city. Meeting a former friend, he has him arrange a meeting. Unknown to Iris, Maldonado overhears her making an appointment for nine that evening. Nine that evening finds Trenwith punctual. Overjoyed, they embrace. Looking around the apartment, Trenwith admires it greatly, but to his sorrow he learns the bitter truth of the whole thing. Disgusted he casts Iris to the floor and leaves. Maldonado enters. Having heard the conversation, he orders Iris to leave. With no earthly friend, Iris decides to end it all. Seeking diversion, Trenwith walks along the bank of the river. Suddenly he sees Iris about to leap into the water.
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