Maitland (John Longden) has fallen asleep in the church, praying for the strength to confess his crime and clear his friend of murder charges.

Maitland (John Longden) is overcome with guilt over his indiscretion with Alma Lee (Charlotte Francis). Six months later, her pregnancy has become the talk of the town.

The Reverend Cyril Maitland (John Longden) and his best friend, Dr Everard (John Warwick) go to the beach after visiting the home of Alma Lee (Charlotte Francis).