A fisherman saves Anada, a woman adrift, from drowning. He takes her to his home, and protects her. Eventually, she occupies a larger place than was to be expected. He commits adultery with her, but his own wife seems to be in love with the strange young woman.—raf

A simple fisherman and his wife rescue a beautiful and mysterious drowning girl from the Danube. She lives with them for a time, saying little and remaining an enigma.The fisherman becomes entranced and obsessed with the girl while she remains distant and indifferent. The fisherman seems to give in to a temptation to kill his wife. Just as he has finished preparations, the mysterious girl is reported missing.—Dean Hoffman <[email protected]>