Summary
Lily Morton's life is upended when her husband Fred's financial downfall forces her to abandon the luxuries of wealth, prompting a desperate and ill-fated foray into the world of high-society escort services, orchestrated by the enigmatic Mrs. Farington, a decision that ultimately culminates in a chilling confrontation with her husband, which, fortunately, transpires to be a nightmare, awakening Lily to the superficiality of her desires and prompting a poignant plea for forgiveness from her husband.
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When her husband Fred goes bankrupt, Lily Morton is forced to give up the trappings of wealth and move into a humble home while Fred attempts to fight his way back to prosperity. Resentful of her modest circumstances, Lily accepts her friend Marion Garland's offer to introduce her to Mrs. Farington, a woman who will pay handsomely for Lily's escort services. Lily goes to work for Mrs. Farington while her unsuspecting husband struggles to regain his former wealth. While managing an apartment house for one of his wealthy clients, Fred visits Mrs. Farington, a tenant, and, noticing a framed picture of Lily, asks to be introduced to the girl. Mrs. Farington arranges the rendezvous, and when Lily arrives, she is confronted by her enraged husband who chokes her to death. At this moment, Lily awakens from her nightmare, and chastened for her superficiality, begs Fred for forgiveness.
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