Edith Hardy's lavish spending habits lead her to invest charity funds in Wall Street, hoping to fund new gowns. However, she suffers a devastating loss and is forced to borrow from the wealthy Tori. When her husband repays the debt, Tori refuses to relinquish his claim, marking Edith's shoulder with a symbol of ownership. In a desperate act, Edith shoots Tori, and her husband takes the fall. In court, Edith reveals the truth to a furious crowd.

The Cheat
A woman from a wealthy background must navigate a dangerous situation after stealing from a charity, leading her to seek help from a Burmese ivory trader in a desperate attempt to cover up her mistake.