At a military camp, a woman arrives claiming to be Commander Hodges (Gordon)'s wife and is immediately accused by villagers who say Hodges married someone else years ago with official approval. The crowd jeers, calls her a homewrecker and moves to attack when she produces letters she says came from Gordon; they declare them fake. Under mounting threats she reveals a wedding photograph she insists proves their marriage. The photo halts the mob but wins no agreement—her claim stands exposed and her safety remains uncertain, with belief and violence poised to decide her fate.