For revenge, wealthy Osbert Gault marries Virginia Mynors, the daughter of a woman who had jilted him years earlier. Unaware of Gault's motives, Virginia consents to the marriage for the sake of her impoverished family. Gault, desirous of punishing Virginia for her mother's sins, humiliates her continually until she finally breaks down under the strain. Feeling remorse, Gault attempts to compensate for his abuse by granting Virginia her freedom and curing her crippled sister. After several misadventures, Gault discovers his love for Virginia, and she agrees to return home to her husband whom she has also grown to love.