Summary
Ruth Bannister, a millionaire's daughter, falls under the influence of her Aunt Lora's progressive ideas, including eugenics, which creates tension with her conservative brother Bailey. Aunt Lora orchestrates a meeting between Ruth and the artist Kirk Winfield, resulting in a whirlwind romance and marriage, prompting Ruth's disownment by her father. As Kirk struggles to find his place in Ruth's high-society life, he becomes disillusioned and temporarily leaves for South America, only to return and find himself at odds with Ruth's social circle. The couple's baby becomes a catalyst for change when Kirk's friend Steve kidnaps the child, taking it to a seaside cottage, where Ruth eventually reunites with her family and reevaluates her priorities, ultimately realizing her love for Kirk.
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Ruth Bannister, the only daughter of a millionaire, is very much influenced by her Aunt Lora's interest in eugenics and other "modern" ideas, much to the annoyance of her conservative brother Bailey. When Aunt Lora arranges for Ruth to meet an artist named Kirk Winfield whom she feels is suitable, it is love at first sight for the pair. They marry, and Ruth is disowned by her father. When Kirk is not allowed to kiss the baby for health reasons, he leaves to seek his fortune in South America. Discouraged, he returns, only to find himself out of place in Ruth's society life. Steve, one of Kirk's old pals, kidnaps the baby for Kirk, taking him to a friend's cottage by the sea. When Ruth sees how happy the baby is in his new surroundings, she comes to her senses, announcing her love for Kirk.
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