In which we venture into the humble quarters of a venerable travelling circus troupe, encountering their gentle ways and tender bonds amidst the hardships of their profession; and witness a troubled young girl faced with a poignant choice, guided by the stern but kindly words of a practical gentleman who offers her a new path. Amid the mingling of rough humour, affection, and the somber realities of desertion and duty, a tender philosophy unfolds about making the best of life’s shifting fortunes.