Protagonist and impoverished socialite accustomed to luxury. Torn between her love for Lawrence Selden and societal pressure to marry for wealth. Manipulated by Gus Trenor into debt, falsely accused of adultery by Bertha Dorset, and rejected by family. Works multiple jobs to survive, develops an addiction to chloral hydrate, and ultimately commits suicide after burning incriminating letters and settling her debts.
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