Canova's Royal Italian Band is entertaining its usual enthusiastic audience and the people are listening with rapt attention to the noted violinist, Signor Guido Ferrati. Seated at a distance Mrs. Lane, a wealthy widow, is watching the ...See moreCanova's Royal Italian Band is entertaining its usual enthusiastic audience and the people are listening with rapt attention to the noted violinist, Signor Guido Ferrati. Seated at a distance Mrs. Lane, a wealthy widow, is watching the artist, and wondering if she can add another victim to her wiles. Meanwhile, little Maria Rosetti, the leading soprano, is gazing at the young man, whom she adores. That night Maria is preparing supper when Guido enters. She greets him lovingly, and asks him, "Guido, you will marry me soon, yes"? Slightly startled, he answers, "Yes." They are interrupted by Canova, who has brought a bunch of flowers to Maria and he, noticing Guido's indifference, longs for Maria. A few days later, Guido goes motoring with the widow. Alighting at the beach, Mrs. Lane and Guido are in the midst of a flirtation, when Canova, who has been out for a walk, discovers them. He tells Maria and then she confides her secret that she is about to become a mother. As Canova crosses the street, Mrs. Lane's motor draws up, and he hails her. Explaining the trouble, he finally enlists the widow's sympathy. Meantime, Guido returning home, finds a sad little note from Maria, stating that as he loves another, there is nothing left for her but death. At last realizing the girl's true worth, Guido rushes out determined to find his sweetheart, and meeting Canova, the two men start a search. Mrs. Lane sights Maria in the distance praying on the top of a high bluff, and calling out her chauffeur to follow, starts climbing the steep rocks. Another instant and Mrs. Lane has grabbed Maria just as she is about to plunge to her death. A few moments later, drawing up to their apartment, Maria is met by Guido, now a thoroughly contrite lover, who pleads for her forgiveness, while Mrs. Lane is gently led away by Canova. Written by
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