Marion, young, beautiful lass, of the early 1900’s, only means of existence is to be a lady of the night.
Unfortunate, to have fallen pregnant and in love with one of her rich patrons, she becomes convinced that her new born baby girl, would be best brought up in a rich environment.
The patron’s wife, childless, is none the wiser and believes that the baby came from an orphanage.
Marion keeps vigil on her daughter, Elsbeth.
For the past five Christmas’, she has watched her cross the small bridge, leading to the church, with her patron and his wife; this being her unfortunate last.