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The Way of a Maid Synopsis

Returning to a friend's apartment after a masquerade ball where she has won first prize as a lady's maid, society girl Naida Castleton is mistaken for the housemaid by Thomas Lawlor. He is struck by her beauty, however, and in a spirit of mischief she keeps up the deception. Naida suffers a financial misfortune, and she is obliged to sell her city property and lease her summer home, which is acquired by Tom's socially ambitious mother; Naida then continues in the role of secretary to Mr. Lawlor, who does not suspect her deception. While shopping, Naida is discovered by her friends and taken to her home, where she serves them cocktails. Mrs. Lawlor arrives and, realizing the situation, pretends to be a guest. Before Tom discovers the truth, he proposes to her, and after revealing her true identity, she accepts.

T'Other Dear Charmer Synopsis

When heiress Betty Hallowell organizes a Red Cross bazaar to raise money for the American effort in The Great War, she is disappointed that the event is not a success, so she decides to lease her beautiful country house to Mrs. Wentworth, a wealthy widow whose son Tom is recuperating from injuries received overseas. When Mrs. Wentworth suddenly demands the services of a maid for the summer, Betty, unable to secure a servant on such short notice, dons a dark wig and poses as "French maid Bettina." Much to his mother's embarrassment, Tom and "Bettina" fall madly in love, but necessity forces Betty to temporarily drop her disguise and reappear as the mistress of the house. Confused, Tom falls just as madly in love with Betty. Finally, he decides that he prefers Bettina to Betty, but Betty's uncle arrives and her deception is revealed. Tom explains his infidelity by stating that Betty's sweetness caused him to love her in both of her identities, and she is satisfied.