Orphan girl charms anonymous benefactor through letters. As she matures, mutual attraction develops between them, leading to a romantic relationship after meeting.

Based on Jean Webster's story of a young girl in an orphanage whose innate charm and self-confidence at first appeal to the sympathies of one of the institution's young sponsors, who, while remaining incognito through years of correspondence with the girl as she grows and matures, eventually becomes enamored of her and she of him.—Patrick King