The Ogres
John Evans, millionaire, has grown embittered through years of loneliness and is feared and avoided by all. He sees a small boy of the streets gazing longingly at a toy window. He purchases the toy and offers it to the lad, who, failing to understand what it is, refuses to take the package and runs away. Bill Stephans, released from prison, buys candy for a crying child but she is jerked from his arms by her frightened mother who refuses to allow her to eat the candy. Despondent, Bill returns to his old life and breaks into Evans' mansion. Bill is shot by Evans, whose sympathies are aroused by the burglar's suffering. In trying to make Bill more comfortable Evans finds the candy on his person and Bill tells the story of his last effort at goodness. Evans understands and relates his experiences, showing Bill the railroad he bought for the boy. The men recognize a kindred spirit, become fast friends, fit the railroad together, pass the candy and smile.
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John Evans, millionaire, has grown embittered through years of loneliness and is feared and avoided by all. He sees a small boy of the streets gazing longingly at a toy window. He purchases the toy and offers it to the lad, who, failing to understand what it is, refuses to take the package and runs away. Bill Stephans, released from prison, buys candy for a crying child but she is jerked from his arms by her frightened mother who refuses to allow her to eat the candy. Despondent, Bill returns to his old life and breaks into Evans' mansion. Bill is shot by Evans, whose sympathies are aroused by the burglar's suffering. In trying to make Bill more comfortable Evans finds the candy on his person and Bill tells the story of his last effort at goodness. Evans understands and relates his experiences, showing Bill the railroad he bought for the boy. The men recognize a kindred spirit, become fast friends, fit the railroad together, pass the candy and smile.