Helene is a proud, high-spirited girl, and strongly opposes her brother's desire to marry little Marie Carter, whose family is poor, and who is obliged to work as a milliner's apprentice. Realizing that his sister's attitude is unalterable...See moreHelene is a proud, high-spirited girl, and strongly opposes her brother's desire to marry little Marie Carter, whose family is poor, and who is obliged to work as a milliner's apprentice. Realizing that his sister's attitude is unalterable, Victor becomes melancholy, much to the distress of Helene, who dearly loves her brother. Finally she persuades him to take a long sea voyage in the hope that he may forget the girl. After his departure, the family servant learns through Marie's mother that the girl has become dangerously ill. He informs Helene, whose sympathy being awakened, pays a visit to the humble home. Touched by the misery and sweet face of Marie, Helene's heart warms toward her, and love conquers pride and prejudice. She immediately telegraphs for her brother to return, and upon his arrival, all former discord is forgotten in a happy gathering of the three young people. Written by
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