One day Sammy and his younger sister Ellie happen upon a cabin where Alice, a young, partially deaf girl with epilepsy is being kept by her abusive stepfather. The three soon become friends and hope to get Alice an education and help her escape from the torture she undergoes daily. However, Alice's stepfather soon finds out about the friendship Alice has struck up and punishes her brutally. This story of friendship and youth shows that everyone is human and deserves to be treated so, no matter their disability or weakness.
Jack Perkins

Alice Guthrie

Ellie Perkins

Ada Guthrie

Sammy Perkins

Bessie Morgan

Ormand Guthrie

Doc Murphy

Lisa Mae
Bertha
David Butler
Cletus
Minister
Mayor
Ike (as Edward Michael Hewett)
Old Man
Church Girl