The Girl in the Rain

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A man and two women suspected of stealing bonds are traced to a country hotel. While one of them, Judith, is out riding, the other two, Walter and Vera, are arrested. During a storm Judith is injured falling off her horse and Boone Pendleton comes to her rescue. Soon the river becomes impassable, and they are trapped in Boone's cabin and fall in love, but because of her plight, Judith refuses Boone's marriage proposal. After the river recedes, detectives come for her; she escapes, then aids Walter and Vera in breaking out of jail. They take refuge at Walter's country estate, where the detectives intercept them again. It is then revealed that Judith is Walter's sister and Vera his wife, the theft was his first offense and Judith and Vera were helping him escape punishment. When Walter returns the bonds, charges are dropped, and Judith is free to marry Boone.