Summary
In a tale of redemption and familial bonds, Nadine Gathway, disillusioned with her sanctimonious spouse, abandons her family for two decades. Upon her husband's demise, his vast fortune is bequeathed to their daughter, Joyce, on the condition that she eschew scandal. However, Joyce's burgeoning romance with Larry Fay precipitates a lawsuit from Fay's wife, who accuses Joyce of alienating her husband's affections. Meanwhile, Nadine, now the Countess de Tauro, learns of the scandal and returns to the United States, determined to aid her erstwhile daughter. Through a series of calculated maneuvers, Nadine orchestrates a compromising situation for Mrs. Fay, effectively blackmailing her into withdrawing the lawsuit. As the dust settles, Nadine reconciles with her understanding husband, while Joyce awaits Larry, who is in the process of divorcing his wife.
Synopsis
Unable to abide her self-righteous husband, Nadine Gathway leaves home and drops out of sight for 20 years. When Mr. Gathway dies, he leaves his huge fortune to his daughter, Joyce, on the condition that she never become involved in scandal. Joyce becomes interested in Larry Fay, whose wife sues her for alienation of affections. In Paris, Nadine, who has become the Countess de Tauro, hears of the scandal and returns to the United States, intent on helping the daughter she once deserted. Nadine involves Mrs. Fay in a wild and compromising party and "blackmails" her into withdrawing her suit. Nadine then returns to her understanding husband, and Joyce awaits Larry, who is divorcing his wife.
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