Edward Hull wins the affections of Mary Lee and goes through a mock marriage with her, partly in jest. Soon after, he receives word that his wealthy father is dying, and requires that his son return and marry a girl of his choice if young ...See moreEdward Hull wins the affections of Mary Lee and goes through a mock marriage with her, partly in jest. Soon after, he receives word that his wealthy father is dying, and requires that his son return and marry a girl of his choice if young Hull is to inherit the family fortune. He manages to sneak off without leaving Mary any clue, and arrives home in time to be married to the girl, whom his father favors and to receive the old man's blessing. Mary, after waiting in vain, follows her lover to the town where he has given her to understand that he lives. She is unable to find any trace of him. Realizing that she has been duped, and being too proud to face the scorn of her family and friends, she accepts the attentions of a rich old roué. Several years later she sees Hull in a café in another city, and learns from the waiter that he is a prominent man of the place. Mary conspires with a shyster lawyer. They convince Hull that the supposed mock marriage really was legal and that therefore he is a bigamist. They bleed Hull of his fortune, and Mary goes from bad to worse, until she discovers that the man she hates is the father of two little daughters whom he dearly loves. She then gives back part of the money to Mrs. Hull and the children, finally confessing to Hull that she has ruined him simply to get her revenge. Written by
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