Ophelia cannot reconcile herself to a separation from Wallie, and she induces him to continue as a boarder in her home. The faithful Belinda accidentally learns that Wallie is receiving ... See full summary
Sleuthing (1913) Online
Ophelia cannot reconcile herself to a separation from Wallie, and she induces him to continue as a boarder in her home. The faithful Belinda accidentally learns that Wallie is receiving scented notes, and other feminine reminders, which arouses her suspicion. Belinda is filled with a determination to save her mistress from the gay deceiver. She disguises herself in male attire. Miss Ophelia goes to the bank to make a deposit and Wallie falls in line directly behind her. His financial condition is at low ebb and he decides to lay siege to Ophelia and her hoarded wealth. He loses no time in proposing to her and she accepts him. He confesses that he cannot purchase an engagement ring, and she gives him her diamond ring, which he says he will present to her in the presence of witnesses in the evening. He pawns the ring, buys a fake diamond in its stead, pocketing the difference. He meets a chorus girl and takes her to a swell restaurant. Belinda is on his tracks. She has seen him pawn the...
| Cast overview: | |||
 | Norma Talmadge | - | Belinda |
 | Florence Radinoff | - | Miss Ophelia Sweet |
 | Wally Van | - | Wally, a Roomer |
 | Kate Price | - | The Cook |
 | Hughie Mack | - | A Policeman |
 | Joseph J. Dowling | - | (as Mr. Dowling) |
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