Ruth

Ruth Hilton, an orphan and dressmaker's assistant, is seduced and then heartlessly deserted by the wealthy Henry Bellingham. A dissenting minister advises her to pass as a widow and be employed as a governess with the tyrannical Mr Bradshaw. However, the deceit brings grievous consequences.

Ruth Hilton, o orfana si asistenta de croitor, este sedusa si apoi parasita fara inima de bogatul Henry Bellingham. Un ministru disident o sfatuieste sa treaca drept vaduva si sa fie angajata ca guvernanta la tiranicul domnul Bradshaw.