Alixe is courted by many admirers. Her most persistent companion is Morton Shaw. Arlington Tappan also loves Alixe, and urges her to give up her associations with Shaw. She does so and is very happy until Arlington becomes more absorbed in his business affairs. Arlington's friend, Sherman Avery, holds a high regard and deep affection for Alixe, as well as a sincere friendship for Arlington. She becomes tired of Arlington's indifference and decides to leave him and go back to Morton Shaw. Sherman determines to prevent it and follows her, denounces Shaw and advises Alixe not to compromise herself. Finding his office of no avail, he tells Arlington, who has already learned of Alixe's intentions, and hastily he goes with his friend to plead with her to return to him. Arlington encounters Morton Shaw, who attempts to shoot him. He wrenches the pistol from Shaw's hand, and leads Alixe away, accompanied by their friend. They hastily find a minister, who joins Alixe and Arlington in the bonds of holy wedlock. Sherman walks sadly away, conscious of the great sacrifice of his own love for the sake of his friends.
