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Marian MacDonald, wrapped up in her art studies, is heedless of the advances of John Darby, who is rich and sympathetic. Twice she refuses his proposals of marriage. But her teacher, ... See full summary

Marian MacDonald, wrapped up in her art studies, is heedless of the advances of John Darby, who is rich and sympathetic. Twice she refuses his proposals of marriage. But her teacher, Matthew Bowden, realizes, that though she has an excellent technique, her work is lacking in feeling. He sees that Darby is in love with Marian and hopes that through this channel the soul of the young artist may be roused. However, when Marian at last accepts Darby, she is prompted by sudden jealousy, when he feigns interest in another girl. Buried in her new life as wife and mother, she has no time for her painting. When Marian's little girl, Bess, is three years old, Bowden comes to visit his old friend and former pupil. He encourages Marian to take up her art studies again. Soon she presents him with a picture in which he recognizes the spirit which formerly all her attempts lacked. But Bess, the little girl, also has artistic if misdirected, instincts. She gets hold of the canvas and daubs it beyond ...