Taken from her home, Clara is forced to produce an heir for her father’s estate.

The idea of an arranged marriage causes Clara to plot an escape with Matteo.

Clara and Guido overcome their unwillingness to marry. Cornelio has eyes on Anita.

Sent away for attacking Cornelio, Matteo’s studies are funded anonymously.

Anita has a son with Cornelio--but persuades Matteo to marry her. Clara’s father is ill.

Aurora is an heiress; Cornelio manipulates Guido in an attempt to reclaim the estate.

Clara helps Matteo become a farm manager. Guido is tricked by his new love interest.

Guido denies his affair. Clara falls ill and grows weak--all according to Cornelio’s plan.

A rift grows between Clara and Matteo. Guido runs into more money difficulty.

Fleeing the institution, Clara is struck and falls into the river, unconscious.

Clara reappears under a black veil and false name to work for her unknowing aunt.

Convinced Guido is to blame, Clara gives evidence to the police.