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Dupre, a French Canadian of about thirty-five, with a childlike faith in the efficacy of prayer, prays fervently to God to spare his wife to him. His wife, however, dies, and Dupre renounces his God and becomes a blasphemer. Some time ...See moreDupre, a French Canadian of about thirty-five, with a childlike faith in the efficacy of prayer, prays fervently to God to spare his wife to him. His wife, however, dies, and Dupre renounces his God and becomes a blasphemer. Some time later, the good Father Ladelle, on his way to the village, loses his way in the storm and seeks shelter with Dupre. This is denied him. On May Day, during the festival of the Virgin, he refuses to allow Fanchette, his little daughter, to attend the devotions. That night Fanchette has a vision of the Virgin smiling sadly at her and asking her if she has no flowers to offer. Fanchette goes to church without the knowledge of her father, taking with her a few faded flowers for the Virgin. Her father is out in the forest and thinks Fanchette is at home in bed. A big storm comes up and Dupre's cabin is struck by lightning. Dupre rushes home for his little daughter, but finds his home in flames and on Fanchette's bed a blackened cross. He is dazed and rushes out into the storm. As he passes the church the voices of the little children singing attracts him and he goes in. He is so overcome with joy at finding Fanchette there safe and happy that he kneels in a prayer of thanksgiving to God. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less