The Reparation (1914)

Miss Abigail Herondine, and her younger sister, Miss Philippa, are the sole survivors of an ancient Southern family. They live in the old family mansion. Miss Abigail is a mature maid of thirty-five, stern and severe, while Philippa is a beautiful, blushing girl of twenty. David Graham, a weak and unreliable fellow, is visiting in the vicinity while avoiding his creditors. He cannot resist making love to any woman he meets. Graham runs away with Philippa, after first having made love to Abigail. He deserts his young wife, who loses her mind in consequence, and is taken home to be cared for by Abigail. Graham joins the Confederate Army, deserts, and seeks refuge in the home of Abigail. He is disguised with a heavy beard, but Abigail recognizes him. She hides him from the searching soldiers but intends to kill him herself with her father's sword. Then his honor awakens; he surrenders to the soldiers and is shot as a deserter.

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