Lillian Stevens was raised without care, attention, or education on the ways of the world. When she becomes pregnant by the reckless Harold Winthrop, her mother takes her to an abortionist. Harold then falls for Ruth Stevens, raised by an attentive and loving mother, who is not so easily taken advantage of.
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Zena Keefe as Lillian Stevens
Frank Sheridan as Daniel Stevens
Katharine Kaelred as Mrs. Stevens
James Morrison as Harold Winthrop
Marie Shotwell as Minna Stevens
Rubye De Remer as Ruth Stevens
Arthur Donaldson as Richard Stevens
United States 28 January 1917
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