Hartley, an attorney, leaves his wife and child to visit the city on business. At the theater he falls a victim to the charms of Lola, the star of the production. Meeting her afterward, he is fascinated by her beauty and she, in turn, admires him. Hartley visits her often and the attachment grows, Lola the while unaware that Hartley is married. She visits his town one day and calls at the house. She talks to a child, who seems to be very fond of its father. When the picture, given her by the child, discloses the face of Hartley, Lola nearly collapses. Hartley returns and begs her not to disclose his secret attachment. For the sake of the child Lola keeps silent and returns to the city, where she forgets her love. In time, in the lure of the stage.
—Moving Picture World synopsis