The Playwright's Love

John Russell, an unsuccessful playwright, is in straightened circumstances, but is generous despite his poverty. When a poor woman falls exhausted at hi» doorway he takes her in, and after her death he cares for her child. This kind action seems to bring him luck, for a play that he had been unable to dispose of is sold for a good sum and he starts on the high road to prosperity. Ten years later when the girl has grown to womanhood, John finds that he is deeply in love with his ward, but does not betray his passion, believing that it is hopeless. His eyes are opened, however, by Will, who is in love with Grace, and is told by her when she refuses him that she loves John. When John hears this he promptly proposes and is as promptly accepted by the girl. - IMDb