Circumstances decree that Martha Weaver shall be a dressmaker, and the artistry of her needle finds expression in beautiful gowns she designs for the fortunate women who have the dollars with which to buy costly silks and satins. Lola, a niece of the wealthy Mrs. Hammond, employs Martha and makes of the girl her confidante. Lola explains to the young seamstress that the gown on which she is working has been ordered by Lola's aunt so that she, Lola, might wear it and ensnare the heart of Hugh Clayton. Lola doesn't love Hugh but rather her heart remains true to a young man in her home town. Lola wears the gown and Hugh, contrary to Auntie's desires, expresses a wish to meet the girl who could design a gown like that. Martha meanwhile is pressed for funds with which to pay her rent. She promises to pay as soon as Mrs. Hammond's check arrives. Then Lola decides to elope with her young lover, and fearing that Martha will not be paid for her work, Lola leaves her horse and riding habit in payment for her gowns. This doesn't pay the rent, but nevertheless Martha's heart is filled with joy for it has long been her fondest dream to canter along in the mountains. Martha rides out, astride her sleek mount. In the hills she meets with Hugh, and the two ride side by side. In reply to a question, the girl declares that she is Rosalind, and Hugh promptly insists that he is Orlando. The chance acquaintances part and agree to meet the following day. Martha meets Hugh, but at the end of their ride she gives him a note that she must say good-bye forever, for she has pretended to be what she is not. She prays that he remember her only as Rosalind. Mrs. Hammond has reclaimed Lola's horse and habit and in doing so, paid Martha the money she owed. Martha has occasion to call at the Clayton home, where she is surprised to meet Hugh. He, too, is surprised, though not too much so to declare his love, and crushes the girl in his arms. The hearts of Orlando and Rosalind henceforth unite.