Pregnant and deserted by her lover Saul, Miriam Bryce is forced to leave home. She is taken into service in the home of a wealthy businessman, when she again runs into her ex-lover Saul, who has been injured by Miriam's brother, Ralph. Then Saul attempts to rape her.Miriam and she returns home to have her baby, which dies after only two days. After trying to rape Miriam again, Saul is killed by Ralph and, as a result of their mother's death, Ralph and Miriam learn that they are not blood related and find love and happiness together.