'Past Redemption' is a four-act drama written by George M. Baker. The story begins as Tom and a chorus of girls are talking about a man named Mr. Thornton. Kitty is fond of him and thinks he is splendid, while Tom is not fond of him and thinks he is trying to win over the girls. Stub thinks it is fashionable to like Thornton and wants to go to the city to get the "polish of city life".