The Lowe family is devastated by a fire that claims their lives and destroys their property. Celine Lowe loses her sight due to smoke inhalation and is taken in and cared for by the old housekeeper. Charles Fowler, in collusion with caregiver Pearl Howard, schemes to have Celine become pregnant by William Brown in an attempt to extort money. Instead, Celine marries into the Brown family. Although Celine's sight is restored, she pretends to be blind and focuses on amassing wealth to restore the Lowe family.
