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Valmar, young Vicomte de Soigny, finds himself much in debt and goes to his mother for aid. She promises to pay his debts if he will marry a young neighbor, Georgette Bourcet. Valmar refuses at first, as Georgette is a plain, demure ...See moreValmar, young Vicomte de Soigny, finds himself much in debt and goes to his mother for aid. She promises to pay his debts if he will marry a young neighbor, Georgette Bourcet. Valmar refuses at first, as Georgette is a plain, demure creature, but as his mother insists, he consents. The Vicomtesse arranges the betrothal, and Valmar leaves that night for Paris, where he enjoys a month of freedom. Georgette is already in love with the handsome Vicomte and to her the marriage seems wonderful, but when they have settled in their Paris home she is not happy. Valmar is not attentive and finds her unattractive. One day Madame Lyse, an old friend of Valmar, calls out of curiosity to see his wife. Valmar says that Georgette is not at home and entertains the fair visitor. Georgette sees them together and, when Valmar refuses to remain at home with her that evening, she tells him she overheard his remark to Mme. Lyse and reproaches him. Valmar becomes angry, telling her that he does not love her and accusing her of marrying him for his title. Then he leaves her. Georgette is heartbroken. Herr Ludwig, her music master, tries to comfort her. She confides in him how she yearns for her husband's love, and together they plan to win the Vicomte's affection. She attends to her toilet and Herr Ludwig arranges her studies. This little country girl becomes beautiful and brilliant. On his return, Valmar attends a ball and immediately goes to Mme. Lyse's side, but soon leaves to find the possessor of the beautiful voice he hears. Great is his astonishment to find the singer to be his wife. It seems impossible that this beautiful creature, superbly gowned and wonderfully self-possessed should be plain, shy Georgette. Madame La Vicomtesse finishes her song and graciously receives the applause. Calmly greeting her husband, she leaves on the arm of an admirer. Valmar follows her home and tries to make love. Though she still loves him. Georgette continues to treat him coolly and succeeds in arousing his jealousy. When Valmar angrily denounces her as a flirt and roughly kisses her, she realizes that he is hers at last. The next morning Georgette tells her music master of her success and locks the door. When Valmar tries to enter he is surprised to find the door locked. Georgette hurriedly gets Herr Ludwig away and opens the door. Valmar becomes suspicious and finds Ludwig's forgotten gloves. His angry outburst is interrupted by a servant entering with a note for Georgette. It is from her music master, saying he is waiting for his gloves, and when Georgette refuses to show it to Valmar, he accuses her of having a lover. Georgette becomes angry and goes to leave his house. Valmar now realizes his love for his wife. Herr Ludwig, returning for his gloves, overhears him express his devotion and when Georgette enters ready to go, he understands the situation. He detains Georgette and tells Valmar that the gloves are his. Valmar asks her pardon and pleads for her to stay and not leave him. She turns to her music master. He removes her hat and leads her to Valmar's arms, who reverently kisses her. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less