The Forgotten Letter (1913)
Robert Lee is deeply in love with Margaret Ellison. Both are undemonstrative, and Robert, not feeling quite sure that he possesses Margaret's heart, delays his proposal. He is called imperatively to New York and writes a letters to Margaret asking her to be his wife and this he places in his pocket to mail. But his valet points out that he has his wrong coat on. He changes it hastily and starts for the railroad station. Arriving in New York, he awaits patiently for the answer which never comes. Robert is terribly grieved and decides that Margaret did not love him sufficiently to marry him. He instructs his valet, Parker to close the house, to remove everything to New York and to offer the place for sale. Margaret wonders why she has neither seen nor heard from the man to whom she is so deeply attached and is shocked when she sees the empty house and the "For Sale" sign, as she drives up to inquire the cause of his absence. The years pass and Margaret accepts a rich suitor, who later dies She still cherishes the memory of Robert, who also is constantly thinking of days gone by and of her. One day he decides to rummage through old trunks, and finds the letter be wrote to Margaret thirty years ago. He decides to call upon her and in her own home to at least explain. The years have not stolen any of Margaret's charm. She is surprised and pleased to see him. He explains the missing letter. They decide to remain inseparate forevermore.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| David Horsley | Producer |
