Orphan from a poor farm who works at a tavern, is tempted by an actor to join a troupe, but is guided by Howard. She nurses a sick relative in Boston back to health, facilitates a family reunion, and earns the uncle's blessing to marry Howard.
Howard and Polly Ann develop a romantic bond that culminates in marriage.
Hubert acts as a catalyst for Polly Ann's artistic ambitions.
Simpkins employs Polly Ann as a tavern worker in rural New Hampshire.
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