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Sally is the ugly duckling of the family and does not expect ever to marry. But the man next door, a wealthy businessman recovering from a broken love affair, is attracted to her robust health.
Orphan Pauline Primrose, whose real name is Pauline Brook, is a performer with a travelling troupe. When the manager runs away with the night's takings she is left destitute, but her efforts to capture a wanted murderer bring unexpected rewards.