1 A snowstorm. A ragged woman holding a bundle (presumably a fatherless child). She sits on the Embankment steps. A policeman moves her on.

2 She moves on. She goes to the front door of the Hotel Splendide. She sees the lights within. She is turned away.

3 She goes to the Hotel Magnifical. She sees the warmth on the window-panes. She is repulsed again.

4 She moves on. She goes into the Strand and begs from the passers-by. A few give her small coins, many give her nothing.

5 A policeman moves her on. She goes to the Police Station. She is turned away.

6 She goes to her home in Park Lane, and writes a cheque to pay her bridge debts.