Riding in his private car on Christmas day, railroad tycoon Hatcher prefers work to celebrating, while his son Joe prefers having a good time. In the coach car, Joe sees pretty Clarabelle Brooks and is sincerely concerned when she faints. A doctor, who is also in the car, helps to revive Clarabelle, says that she is suffering from severe hunger and, with fellow passenger Blackie Swanson, passes the hat for her. Later, Clarabelle, who is secretly working with con-men Doc and Blackie, goes to their compartment to discuss plans to set Joe up for a breach of promise suit. When the train arrives in Los Angeles, Joe continues to see Clarabelle and gets her a job as a model in a swank dress shop. Mr. Hatcher is suspicious and wants Joe to spend time working instead of wining and dining Clarabelle, but Joe is in love and continues to see her. Meanwhile, Blackie starts to get jealous because he suspects that Clarabelle is falling for Joe.