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Henry Harris and his ward, Edith, who has been blind since her birth, are devotedly attached to each other. While reading the daily paper to her one day he sees an article about an eminent German oculist. Henry finally yields to her ...See moreHenry Harris and his ward, Edith, who has been blind since her birth, are devotedly attached to each other. While reading the daily paper to her one day he sees an article about an eminent German oculist. Henry finally yields to her importunities and agrees to take her to New York to the great oculist. The operation is a very expensive one, and he finds that his meager savings are not sufficient to defray the cost, so he hurries to his brother. Upon arriving at his house he gives Henry what little ready cash he has, and with this as a beginning Henry goes back home to raise the balance. After borrowing from all his friends he still dins himself short a considerable amount, which he finally raises by pawning everything of value that he owns. He pays for the operation and brings Edith home in triumph. Once at home the old fear of losing her returns and, as the time approaches for the removal of the bandages from Edith's eyes, the strain becomes too great and a plan finally suggesting itself to his anxious mind, he sends for his handsome brother. Upon the arrival of the brother, Henry explains his fears and begs his brother to take his place when the bandage is removed from Edith's eyes, that she may believe that it is really Henry whom she sees before her. Realizing Henry's great love for Edith, the brother finally consents. He removes the bandage and stands before her to await the result. With a cry of love and joy she rushes into the arms of the man before her, only to recoil in alarm as he answers; the voice is not Henry's! Slowly approaching him again, she closes her eyes and runs her fingers over his face; the features are not Henry's. Panic-stricken, she starts to rush from the room, only to come face to face with another man. He speaks to her and she at once recognizes Henry's voice and, closing her eyes once more, she passes her hands over his face to assure herself that she is not mistaken; the features are those of Henry, and she is enfolded in the arms of the man she loves. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less