The father of newborn Ruth dies in a freak accident outside the maternity hospital. The young mother is left to live with her deceased husband's parents. Soon the mother-in-law leaves home, gripped by suspicions and jealousy. After her, the daughter-in-law also leaves. Grandfather and granddaughter remain. He is ill-tempered and gloomy, she is charming and innocent. A difficult combination to raise, educate and live with, so an attempt to place the child in a home follows, but unsuccessful. The ...
