Devil to Pay ends with a New Zealand wedding plan
Willie Hale schemes to settle debts and hide from creditors after gambling ruin. Dorothy Hope forgives him and confronts his schemes while a private detective traces loyalties as Willie contemplates marriage in New Zealand.
Last Night of a Bank Cashier in a Curious Transaction
Willie cashes a check drawn by Hope's daughter using thousand‑pound notes at a bank. He contemplates leaving the institution forever and heads to his club for a drink after the momentous cashing. An acquaintance greets him with a casual remark about his night.
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Paul
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Mr. Hope
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Crayle
Parise
New Zealand Plans Tangle Dorothy and Willie
In a domestic tangle Dorothy contemplates fleeing with Willie to New Zealand while her father suspects Hale forged a cheque to fund the trip. Paul writes from Paris promising to return, prompting Dorothy to pursue Willie despite family opposition and a strained household.
Tempers, Deceptions, and Marriage Proposals Amid Family Tanfare
Dorothy rebels against old fashioned plans as Willie probes a deal for an English farm. Dorothy warns him of consequences and resists, while Lord Leeland teases about selling furniture. A kiss and mock blessing end the scene as the couple clings to each other.
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