For many years Adrian had roamed over the world in search of her daughter, who had been stolen while very young in a mysterious manner. She now resides with her father, who never knew of his daughter’s sin and does not realize the depth of her sorrow. Although he has given her all the luxuries his immense wealth afforded she is still very unhappy. Adrian, hopeless, has now dedicated her life to help others in sorrow, and it so happens that she meets a poor young artist who is obliged to sell the splendid works of his skillful paint brushes on the street corners. Max is in love with a poor young girl, and this love is the one light illuminating his dull life. His sweetheart is employed in an office of bad repute and Max is desirous of removing her from the demoralizing surroundings. This agency, strange to say, is the property of Adrian’s father, and he has just negotiated for the delivery of his young employee, Max’s beloved, into the hands of a bad old woman. Adrian ever on the alert for any sign of her daughter, after hearing Max’s story, goes to this office, not having the slightest suspicion that her father who in her eyes in the most honorable of men, should be the proprietor of such a place. The old man hides himself and listens to the inquiries his daughter is making regarding the girl. Great is his surprise and sorrow to learn that the girl he has just sent off is his granddaughter, certain little symbols confirming this. The old lady is soon overtaken. Max having followed them, and all ends happily.