The Silver Lining (1910)
That Mrs. Stewart felt worried and ill at ease there could be no doubt. Her only son had married against his father's wishes. The father was inexorable and had absolutely refused to forgive his son for disregarding his wishes in the matter. William Stewart had considered it an understood fact that his son was to marry his partner's daughter, and now just from boyish fancy for a pretty face to have his plans so completely blown to pieces was anything but agreeable. The bride's father had also objected, but for a different reason, he feared that his gentle little daughter would not be happy with such swell city folks, till she assured him that her visits to her cousin in the city had prepared her for just such surroundings as she was going to. Besides she fell assured that Mrs. Stewart would welcome her with open arms. Mrs. Stewart did receive her and with many kind and tactful suggestions regarding dress and manner enabled her to become very popular in their set. This, together with her youth and beauty, had somewhat mollified the elder Stewart's resentment toward his son's wife, so Wesley Stewart smiled triumphantly as with proud and happy eyes he beheld her many little victories. It was, therefore, doubly humiliating to have her brother Silas spoil everything by his untimely visit. Silas could stand the separation no longer; he must find out for himself whether his sister was really as happy as her letters declared. Mrs. Stewart was giving an elaborate dinner in honor of her daughter-in-law when Silas was announced, but Rose in her joy at the unexpected visit of her brother, forgot all save his presence, and danced and frolicked in great joy, to the consternation of the guests. All of which, however, would no doubt have been overlooked had not Silas forgotten the little restraint placed on him at home and behaved at the table as only a very hungry lad can. The guests, led by the haughty and vindictive Mrs. Gilbert, swept from the room, leaving Rose and her untutored brother to finish their repast undisturbed. Silas' hunger being somewhat appeased, he discovered that they were alone, and calling the more engrossed Rose's attention to this apparent slight, her first impulse was to return home with her brother, and after her husband entered and accused Silas of humiliating them, her impulse was hardened into decision. Thoroughly frightened at his hasty words, and their effect on his wife's feelings, Wesley did all in his power to pacify her, but without avail. He would, however, have soon overtaken her and brought her back had he not been thrown from his horse and laid up. She had not even answered his letter written as soon after the accident as he was able, imploring her forgiveness and return. The reason he had received no reply he was unable to guess, for he did not know that his father upon receiving it to post had carefully opened it and believing he was acting for the best, had cut the letter in two and had sent only that portion that told Rose that her husband intended leaving the country. Finally recovering sufficient strength to travel, he determined to see his wife and prevailed upon his father to accompany him, though much against his will, where they found Rose slowly recovering from a severe sickness. Upon learning of the deception practiced upon her, she not only forgave her father-in-law, but insisted upon her husband being equally magnanimous. Her generosity so touched the old man that he insisted on taking Silas back with him, declaring that he should be put through college at his expense.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| David Horsley | Producer |
