The novel follows the story of two young women, Mary and Ethel, who are both in love with the same man, John. Mary is a young woman of good family, while Ethel is a poor girl who works as a seamstress. Despite their differences, the two women become close friends. John is a wealthy man who is courted by both women. He is torn between his feelings for Mary and his desire to help Ethel escape her poverty. In the end, John chooses to marry Mary, leaving Ethel heartbroken. The novel follows the lives of the three characters as they struggle to come to terms with their choices and the consequences of their decisions. It is a story of love, friendship, and the power of money.
By Katharine Tynan · First published 1914 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama