Love the Clairvoyant (1914)

John Masten becomes annoyed by Broughton's attentions to his wife Ruth, but makes no comments. Vivacious Ruth sees no harm in Broughton's attentions. She gives a party during which her husband is called away, and while looking over some reproductions of famous paintings, Ruth sees one representing "Ich Liebe Dich" (I Love You) and suggests to her guests they get up tableaux of living pictures. All are enthusiastic and Broughton agrees to assist Ruth as stage director. Masten returns and through the alcove window sees his wife in Broughton's arms, posing as "Ich Liebe Dich." Not knowing it is a tableau, he rushes upstairs in a frenzy of jealousy. After the party, Ruth finds her husband packing. He wildly accuses the girl of infidelity and abruptly leaves, giving her no chance to explain. Learning of the trouble he has unconsciously caused, Broughton tries vainly to see Masten and clear up the situation. Ruth makes up as a fortune-teller for a church. Masten arrives, is seen by Ruth and, at her instigation, Broughton induces him to have his fortune told. Not recognizing her in her gypsy make-up, he is astounded when Ruth tells him he has wrecked his happiness by his unwonted jealousy. He leaves the tent and outside meets Broughton, who satisfactorily explains the entire tableau affair. Masten, thoroughly repentant, begs his wife's forgiveness, holds out his arms, and Ruth, with a little cry of gladness, comes to him and whispers softly, "I Love You."

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