- After learning that his daughter Eleanor has been stricken blind, artist John Grayson dies of grief before he can complete his masterpiece, leaving her in their housekeeper's care. Artist Burton Lester rents Grayson's studio and a close friendship grows between him and Eleanor. Companionship ripens into love and when Burton learns that Eleanor's sight can be restored through an operation, he arranges for it. Upon recovering her sight, Eleanor learns that Burton has been married. Embittered by his deception, Eleanor leaves at once for New York where she finishes her father's masterpiece, winning renown as an artist. Meanwhile, Frank Hargreave, a young man with high morals, falls in love with her. When Hargreave's frivolous sister Vera loses her necklace while visiting a cabaret, she turns to Burton for help. Burton's reappearance forces Eleanor to confess all to Frank who then shuns her. Furious at both men, Eleanor is about to leave by train when she meets Vera with Burton. She stops to warn her of Burton's capriciousness in love, but learns that he is only trying to help Vera retrieve her necklace. A reconciliation is effected and all ends well as Eleanor and Burton announce their engagement.—Pamela Short
- Refusing the attentions of Burton Lester, Eleanor Grayson is forced to confess her past to Frank Hargreaves, a young society chap to whom she is engaged. Believing his love to be strong, she feels sure that he will forgive her, but being a society leader Frank shuns her. Her father is an artist, and while working on a masterpiece becomes ill and is forced to go west. Returning he discovers that Eleanor has been stricken blind. Disheartened at this misfortune, Grayson dies, leaving Eleanor to the kindness of the housekeeper. Burton Lester, a young artist, in search of a studio, selects the one used by Eleanor's father. Being of an artistic temperament, Eleanor delights in hearing Burton speak of his art. Constant companionship ripens into love. Consulting a physician, Burton learns that Eleanor's sight can be restored by an operation. This proving successful, Eleanor reaps the first fruits of happiness. In the midst of her happiness she learns that Burton has been married, but to his misfortune he selected an undesirable wife. Realizing the circumstances she leaves at once. Coming to New York, Eleanor decides to finish her father's unfinished masterpiece. The picture proves a sensation, which earns her a renown, reputation, and the affection of Frank and his sister Vera. Vera, being a frivolous character, visits a cabaret, in which she leaves her necklace. Questioned by her brother and becoming frightened, she seeks the aid of Burton. Eleanor preparing to leave on an early train, discovers Burton and Vera. Fearing for Vera, she remonstrates with her, but learns that they were only going for the necklace. Hearing a commotion, the house is aroused, and the amazed guests see standing in front of them Eleanor and Burton happily smiling.—Moving Picture World synopsis
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