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The Two Edged Sword Synopsis
Gordon Allen works hard to support his wife Dorothy, but she becomes bored with Gordon and her marriage. She takes a trip with her friend Evelyn to a farm for a vacation, and there meets and flirts with handsome but native farmer Jed. She thinks nothing of it, but Jed takes it very seriously, and his sister Mary tries to break up the relationship. When Gordon pays a surprise visit to the farm to see Dorothy and she greets him warmly and kisses him, Jed realizes that he's been played, and after Gordon beats him in a fight, Jed kills himself. Mary, outraged, vows vengeance on Dorothy.
The Lifted Veil Synopsis
Overcome with guilt after having an affair with her best friend's husband, Clorinda hopes to escape her past by moving to Europe, where she meets Malcolm, a decent man who falls in love with her. Unable to accept his love, she returns to America and confides her sin to Rev. Bainbridge. Malcolm has followed her, but when she discloses her past, he turns his back. Rev. Bainbridge proposes and before the marriage takes place, Malcolm returns, begging Clorinda's forgiveness. Preferring the worldly man over the minister, Clorinda marries Malcolm and they begin their new life together in France.
"The Two Edged Sword" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Lifted Veil" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Two Edged Sword