01. Une enfant prédestinée
The only survivor of a coach attacked by bandits, a two-year-old girl is taken in by a priest and her sister.
02. La Demoiselle de compagnie
Marianne becomes the companion of a rich, dying widow, Mrs. Dursan. But the reappearance of her disinherited son and his family create trouble.
03. Une ingénue à Paris
Arriving in Paris with the priest's sister, Marianne finds herself distraught when she dies. Under the protection of Mr. de Climal, she finds a job with Mme. Dutour.
04. Jolie grisette
Pursued by Mr de Climal who wants to make her his mistress, Marianne takes refuge in a convent, Valville, madly in love, finds her.
05. La Dernière des créatures
Marianne is going to marry Valville, but her humble origins are discovered, the young girl is kidnapped by order of the Miran's family.
06. Madame de Valville
Following Mlle Varthon's machinations, Marianne doubts Valville's intentions and refuses to marry him.