Ethel is a girl of the slums. Threatened by her degenerate brother, Bowery Bob, she works making artificial flowers. Bob takes every cent she makes. Her only recreation is when Blind Tom plays his hand organ and she dances. Michael Delane, a dancing master, visits the slums and sees her dancing on the sidewalk. He gives Ethel his card. Later, after cruel treatment from Bob, she runs away and visits Delane at his studio. Seeing she has the makings of a great dancer and at this time he is in need of such a person for the new production of "Miss Nobody from Nowhere," he makes her an offer. She consents and tells him of her brother, Bob. Delane writes that Ethel is safe and at the same time sends Bob money, giving no address. On the opening night Bob visits the theater and from the gallery sees his sister. Surprised, but pleased at seeing means for getting money. Ethel gives him aid time and time again. Delane professes love for Ethel; she accepts him. Later Bob asks for more money.
