Sally Smith, a poor girl, hires out to the rich Widow Smith who is no relation of hers. Sally is forced to work very hard while Dora Smith, the widow's daughter, is always having a good time. Dora is invited to a party where Henry, the idol of the village, is to be present. Her mother orders that a beautiful frock which has just arrived in town, be sent to the house, as she intends to buy it for Dora to wear to the party, The package is delivered at the kitchen door. It is directed simply to Miss Smith. Sally receives it, thinking that some unknown fairy godmother has made it possible for her to go to the party. She is overcome with happiness. Because the dress does not arrive, Dora gives up attending the function. But Sally goes in the beautiful gown, and Henry immediately falls in love with her. The widow and daughter discover what has become of the dress. They go to the party to arrest Sally for stealing it. But Mr. Crocker, the storekeeper, tells them that as the frock was not paid for, it is not their property, and that this makes the arrest illegal. He then gives the frock to Sally. Later, Henry marries his Cinderella.
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