Sara’s devoted father and a wealthy British officer. Presumed dead after a WWI gas attack, his assets are seized. He later appears as an amnesiac wounded soldier, is recognized by Ram Dass, regains his memory, and is joyfully reunited with Sara, restoring his fortune and family.
A devoted father-daughter bond drives Sara's emotional journey.
The plot identifies Richard as Sara's widowed father. He enrolls her at the boarding school, gives her a locket and Emily, and later reunites with her...
His intervention restores Richard's identity and enables the reunion.
Ram Dass helps Richard regain his memory after recognizing the wounded amnesiac soldier.
Charles's household provides Richard a place to recover.
When a wounded soldier suffering from amnesia is misidentified as John, Ram Dass encourages Charles to take the man in.
Miss Minchin treats Richard's wealth and identity as tools for control.
Miss Minchin throws Sara a lavish birthday party while hoping to extort more money from Richard, then lies after recognizing him.
Richard extends his restored family to Sara's loyal friend.
After the reunion, Richard has adopted Becky, giving her a new home.
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