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Sue Grant was in love with Jim, and she didn't care who knew it. When Clarence Bell tried to hold her hand at the village store, she got very angry with him and was glad when .Jim pushed him away from her. This disdainful treatment of her ...See moreSue Grant was in love with Jim, and she didn't care who knew it. When Clarence Bell tried to hold her hand at the village store, she got very angry with him and was glad when .Jim pushed him away from her. This disdainful treatment of her son did not please Mrs. Bell in the least. Sue's Uncle Joe invited her to spend a fortnight in the city with his family. Sue, glad of a chance to see the sights, gaily trotted off and had a splendid time. As she waited at the junction for the train which was to carry her back to her home, her attention was suddenly attracted by a small child calmly sitting in the middle of the track. The whistle sounded and the train burst into view around the bend. She sprang on the track, seized the child and rolled safely out of the way as the heavy locomotive thundered past. Mrs. Searle, the child's mother, who had been engaged in a conversation with the station agent, was almost embarrassingly grateful. She took the girl home with her and insisted on giving her a beautiful new dress to replace the old one, which had been sadly soiled and torn in the adventure. Later, she sent Sue all the way home in her automobile. Sue's arrival created an enormous sensation. Everybody knew that her Uncle Joe was poor. Where, then, did she get the clothes. And who furnished the automobile? Mrs. Bell, as may be imagined, was by no means behindhand in circulating spicy rumors. The girl's explanation was received either with suppressed smiles or open scorn. Joe, although he, of course, believed her story, did not like the new clothes and said so. Angered by his attitude and infuriated by the village gossip, Sue accepted an invitation from a scamp named Harry Pearsall, to go out riding in his new car. Harry, who had drawn his own conclusions from the gossip, took her out to a wayside inn, bought wine for her and attempted to kiss her. Fortunately for Sue's reputation, help was near at hand. The grateful Mrs. Searle, who had come to thank Sue again, recognized her on the road and brought Sue's mother and Jim to the inn. Everything was explained and everybody was happy, except Harry. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less