When governess Thelma Miller falls in love with her employer's brother, Norris Townsend, they have a brief affair. Soon after, Thelma discovers that she is pregnant and demands that Norris marry her so that their child can have a name. Norris' wealthy family objects to the marriage on the grounds of social equality, but Thelma forces the union at gunpoint. After the ceremony, Thelma leaves her husband and seeks employment in a country town. Years pass as Norris searches for his wife and son.

Cast

Dorothy Dalton

Thelma Miller

Julia Hurley

Aunt Martha

Augusta Anderson

Mrs. Watkins

Baby Ivy Ward

Mary

Henry Carvill

Dr. Wentworth

Edward Langford

Norris Townsend

Charles Lane

Goddard Townsend

Douglas Redmond

David

Lawrence Johnson

Bob