Clara Linden supported Conrad Lawson's career. He married Rosalind Sutton, became Minister. Heartbroken, Clara found Justin Harrison. Conrad returned, wanted her as concubine. Clara burned certificate, left. Conrad pursued, found Justin, Commander Quinn's adopted son, had decreed marriage to Clara. Conrad lost power, regretted. Clara and Justin married, had twins, lived happily. Conrad, manipulated by Rosalind, career ruined, mother died, repented on deathbed. Clara lived sweetly with Justin.