This is the second part of the subject, the first showing the marriage of Enoch and Annie, and his sailing off to recoup his fortunes. The vessel is wrecked, he and two companions are stranded on an isle, where they are forced to remain. Meanwhile, Annie is ever hopeful of his return. This part begins several years later, and while Philip sues for the hand of Annie she refuses, still faithful to her hope of Enoch's return. Finally she accepts for the sake of her children, and when hew new baby came, Philip's child, she is Philip's all-in-all. Meanwhile, a ship in quest of water puts in at the island and Enoch, now alone, his comrades having died, is rescued. His homecoming is sad indeed, and he welcomes the death that keeps Annie in happy ignorance.
—Moving Picture World synopsis