One Traveler Returns (1914)

Bob Warford, a wealthy bachelor, has fallen in love with Grace Travers, daughter of a country minister. Bob is a manly appearing fellow, and when he demands Grace's hand, the Rev. Travers signifies approval, but demands that Bob shall answer one question in private. Bob replies to the question, "Is there another woman in your life who has any claim upon you?" that there is not, but Bob lies. Back in the city pretty Thais occupies an apartment, for the maintenance of which Bob provides the money. He tells Thais of his approaching wedding and in reply to her vehement protestations, declares that their agreement has always contemplated such a result and that his lawyer will pay her $2,000 in full satisfaction of all claims. The wedding day approaches and Thais determines to create a scene at the wedding. While motoring to the church, she is fatally injured. She writes a letter of confession to Grace, the letter to be delivered on the first anniversary of her marriage to Bob. Then when the day comes to deliver the letter, the spirit of Thais appears, and influences the messenger, who tears up the letter. The spirit of Thais then blesses those assembled at the anniversary wedding.

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