- James Bartlett, pastor of the Vine Hill Church, meets and falls in love with Helen Mason, one of the parishers, oblivions of the early history of the Mason family. He is happy in the interest of his work, a devoted wife and a home made cheerful by an angel child who proves the tie that binds. The pastor's spinster sister, whose home is with him, finds ample time to offer suggestions and advice through her evident dislike to Helen In the early 80's John Mason was convicted of a crime and for ten years had languished behind prison bars, when one day he made his escape and found his way to the home of the minister for protection. Helen, fearful that her husband would become aware of the blight banging over the family, gives him money, which was church funds left in her keeping. Her only impulse was to save her good name and help her brother to safety. The husband sees their parting and forms a hasty conclusion, turns her from his door. With a breaking heart and a guarded secret in bosom, she turns toward the cruel world, guided by the all-seeing power and her womanly Instinct for the good and pure. During all this time she is persecuted by Jim Wilson, under threat of exposure, until life almost becomes a burden. In fleeing his unwelcome attention, she seeks refuge in the church, only to be pursued, her flight to the belfry and miraculous escape by the bell rope. She sees one evening through the lighted window her husband and little girl sitting in the pastor's study. She is so unnerved and broken-hearted that she faints and her fall attracts the spinster sister, who had just entered the room. She at once goes to her assistance and carries her within the house, bringing her face to face with all that was once life and happiness. The Sister of Charity arrives with a death-bed confession from the brother that he alone was to blame; that he had forced his sister to give him the money and to keep his secret. A new light comes to the home. Mother, father and daughter, in one fond embrace, begin life anew and only sunshine and happiness shrouds the little Vine Hill Church.—Moving Picture World synopsis
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