The Jewels

• 1912
• Other, Drama

John Taylor is suffering from a nervous breakdown. In order to procure proper food for her husband, Hilda Taylor is obliged first to part with her effects and furniture. Hilda succeeds in obtaining a position with a prominent theatrical star where she comes in contact with untold wealth. She arrives home, only to find her husband in high fever brought on by a letter from the real estate agents demanding settlement of their overdue rent. In order to calm him she tells him of her mistress and all the jewels. Taylor listens and goes to sleep. The letter preys upon his mind and before him appear all the jewels his wife had described. He tries to grasp them, but they elude him and in his aberration be seizes his hat and coat and makes his way to the actress' apartment, where he finds the case of jewels. Grasping two handfuls, he is about to escape when he hears the key in the door and hides behind the portieres. Recognizing his wife's voice he is brought to his senses. He attempts to return the jewels when he is discovered by the actress. The shriek brings Hilda, who recognizes her husband. Hilda explains his condition to the actress who helps her take him home. Upon seeing the desolate appearance of the little home, she gives them enough money to tide them over their trouble.