However, the return of Judy Jones rekindles the old passions and flames, driving Dexter to break his engagement with Irene.
His sacrifice is probably not worth it since Judy once more dumps him a month down the line. His frustrations lead him to join the army to fight in WWI. Dexter becomes successful after the war. Through his friend Devlin, he learns of Judy’s woes. He remembers his youthful mistakes and swears at the end of the story that he wishes not to travel that path again.