The New Governess (1909)
Elsie is preparing to leave her mother. Trunks are packed. A last good-bye, and she departs. In a Strange Town, The train arrives. When Elsie steps from the train a young man is trying to take hold of her grip, but is severely beaten by a gentleman whose protection Elsie implores. The New Charge. Elsie is received by the lady of the house and introduced to her new charge, a boy six years old. The Son of the House. While at dinner the son of the house enters, in whom Elsie recognizes her protector at the railroad station. Five Months Later. Ed, the son of the house, has been greatly attached to the young governess, and asks her to be his wife. True Love Never Runs Smooth. Elsie received a package and a letter reading as follows: "Dearest Elsie: I have to leave on business, and will be absent for three months. Take this diamond brooch as a small token of my true love. When I return I shall claim you as my own for aye and ever. Devotedly, Ed." Elsie kisses the letter, puts the brooch in a drawer and the key in her pocketbook. A Child's Innocent Act and Its Grave Consequences. The father is at work at the office. The cashier brings the checks to be signed, among these two drafts for $20,000. Elsie enters with the boy. She has a note from the proprietor's wife. The proprietor exits, after him the new governess. The boy innocently plays with the two drafts, writes on them and puts the pieces of paper in his pocket. Elsie returns and departs with the boy. Shortly after the proprietor is looking for the drafts. They cannot be found, and Elsie is suspected of having stolen them. The Detective Thinks He Finds a Clue. A detective is engaged. He examines Elsie's room and finds the diamond brooch. The brooch is held as a proof that she stole the notes. Accused of Theft and Convicted on Circumstantial Evidence. Elsie is accused of having stolen the money, and is convicted on circumstantial evidence. Rags for Sale. A peddler buys some old clothes. Among these the little boy's suit, which he wore while visiting his father's office. At home, in his junk shop, while examining all his clothes, he finds the two drafts, not knowing what they were. A friend explains to him the value of the papers. They at once go to the proprietor to restore to him the drafts. In the meantime Elsie is behind the prison bars. "Where Is Elsie?" Three months have passed. Ed returned from his trip. His first question is for Elsie. The father tells him of Elsie's dishonesty, and as a proof shows him the diamond brooch, whereupon Ed informs his father that he is the giver of the brooch and that Elsie is innocent. Just then the peddlers enter, bringing the two drafts, on which is plainly visible the scribbling of the little boy. "Can You Forgive Me?" Father and son quickly bring the proof of Elsie's innocence to the proper authorities, and Elsie is freed. The father asks her forgiveness and joins her hand with his son's.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Siegmund Lubin | Producer |
