Kate — Veronica Heley

She had been secretly in love with Max Trent for years. It was hopeless, of course, because Max was about to be married to Amy.

So Kate tried to put it out of her mind -- until the day Max was falsely accused of a crime he didn't commit and was sent to prison.

His former friends deserted him. Amy married another. There was only Kate to meet him at the prison gate, and to shelter him and nurse him back to health. She hoped her kindness would kindle some affection in Max's heart.

But it appeared that all Max could think about was Amy...