- When Dick Langley marries a pretty Northern girl, stern Confederate veteran Major Langley, still bitter against the North, vows that Dick nor any of his blood shall ever enter his father's house again. Edith, also proud, and hurt at her father-in-law's injustice, registers the same vow. After a few years Dick dies, leaving his wife and little daughter to struggle for existence. Through her former friend in Dick's hometown, Edith secures a position in the school; Runa and her dog is left in charge of the friend. The Colonel stern, ill-tempered and gouty, is sitting in his garden. The dog comes through the hedge, rubbing against his gouty foot. The Colonel is furious and raises his cane to strike the dog. Runa comes after her dog and receives the blow intended for the dog. She is angry and expresses her opinion of the bad old man. The Colonel, used to obedience and terror, is astounded. He is unable to rid himself of the childish vision and accordingly has his chair moved near the hedge so he can see Runa at play. At last he sends his servant in to bring her back to him. Runa refuses to go, but sends back a note to him saying that her mother does not allow her to associate with bad old folks. Colonel nearly has apoplexy at this, and is more determined than ever to have Runa come in and see him. He then sends a note to her and asks her to come and teach him to be good. She considers a moment and then consents. Her mother returning from school sees her about to enter the house with the Colonel and rushes after her child and reminds the Colonel of his oath and then exits angrily with the child. The Colonel has become greatly attached to the child and gets an idea. He sends for his lawyer and deeds the mansion and grounds to his grandchild. Sends note to Edith asking her forgiveness and saying that he is now dependent on her child. Edith hesitates, realizes that the old man has changed, leaves the decision to Runa, who decides that they can be friends. Life is thereby changed and made easier for everyone concerned.—Moving Picture World synopsis
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