"You will like her!" so writes Grace to her uncle, George Gaylord, referring to the traveling companion she's bringing home with her. Mr. Gaylord almost brutally puts her out of his home. His strange behavior calls for an explanation, and telling the girl to listen, the uncle unfolds the story dealing with the woman's past life, a story in which he played so prominent a part. Many years before we see him as a happy young married man. But for Myrtle Merrill he might be happy yet. She appears at a reception given by the Gaylords, and plies her wiles upon her host. George is dazzled by the woman's fascinations, and follows her out into the garden, where they are discovered by the young wife. She goes to her room and falls to conquer the impulse of self-immolation. Mrs. Gaylord'-s sudden and tragic end brings the bereaved husband to his senses. He spurns the adventuress' advances and shuts her out of his life forever. Years later Myrtle Merrill worms her way into the home of the Russells, Her old mischievous nature plays havoc with the affairs of Henry Locke and Norma Russell. The young people's engagement is soon broken, for Henry is unable to withstand Myrtle's subtle power. Fortunately for the lovers, Mr. Gaylord pays a visit to his old friends, the Russells, and drives away the designing woman. As Uncle George finishes his recital, Grace clings to him. Through the parted curtains they watch the receding form of a woman. It is Myrtle Merrill going out into the world, friendless, but thoroughly repentant.