- Mildred Vandeburg, an heiress who devotes her time to a hospital that she has built in the slums, breaks her engagement to her fiancé, T. Huntington Forbes, because Forbes is only interested in horses and sports. Meeda Jones, a nurse employed in Mildred's hospital, is married to a criminal named Spike, who steals some jewels and convinces his brother Dan to fence them for him. When Dan is killed as the police try to arrest him, his wife dies of shock, leaving their baby girl homeless. To help the baby, Mildred decides to take her to Forbes's home, where she informs her former fiancé that there is a "lady in the library" waiting for him. When Forbes sees the child, he decides to adopt her and devote his time to her, thus curbing his interest in horses. Spike Jones learns about the baby and decides to kidnap her and hold her for ransom, but he is outwitted by Mildred and Forbes. Finally, the happily reunited couple decides to marry and raise the child as their own.
- Mildred Vandeburg has built a hospital in the slum district and devotes her time to helping the unfortunate, while T. Huntington Forbes, her fiancé, cares only for horses and sports. Mildred, realizing how far apart their interests lie, breaks the engagement, although recognizing Forbes' good qualities. Employed in the hospital as head nurse is Meeda Jones, whose husband, Spike, is a notorious criminal. Spike commits a theft and induces his weak brother, Dan, to sell the jewels. Dan is killed in the attempt to arrest him, and the shock causes the death of his wife, who leaves a baby girl. An idea strikes Mildred. One night, on his return from his club in a slightly inebriated condition, Forbes is informed by the butler that there is a "lady in the library" to see him, and going he discovers the baby, who has been sent there by Mildred. His heart is touched, and for love of the child he gradually gives up his horses and clubs. Spike Jones learns the whereabouts of the baby and conceives the idea of kidnapping it and holding it for ransom. This he attempts to do, but is overtaken by Mildred and Forbes. After most unpleasant experiences at the hands of Spike, Mildred and Forbes rescue the baby, and all ends happily, with the renewal of their engagement.—Moving Picture World synopsis
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