The heroine and protagonist. A working girl exploited by a prominent lawyer after bearing his daughter, Alicia. She later marries a widower but faces divorce when her past is revealed. Years later, she uses her influence to aid politicians and becomes the lawyer's enemy. After shooting his political manager who tries to assault Alicia, she lies to her daughter about her parentage to enable a romance with Ralph Christie, ultimately dying of heart strain.
Rita is Alicia's biological mother and central protector.
The plot states that Rita gives birth to Alicia and later raises her daughter through the years until Alicia reaches young womanhood.
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