An artist and his wife, Bernice, who is a violinist, are in humble circumstances, but happy. She plays his favorite music to him as he is working upon a picture which afterward brings him name and fame. His success leads him to neglect Bernice, in order to enjoy the company of the more aristocratic people. He finally leaves her and she soon becomes destitute and despondent; is forced to give up the violin, her most cherished belonging. As a last hope she learns the location of her husband's dwelling, borrows a violin from a street player and beneath the faithless man's window plays the tender music learned in happier years. Its magic brings him in contrition to her side.
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