Escaping from their abusive alcoholic father and from abject poverty, young Jeff and Amy Hadley set off on a daring journey to change their fortunes, aided and abetted by their beloved mother Rose and the young children. Jeff and Amy made their way to the town of Evans, putting all their hopes on a piece of newspaper job ad Amy found. Finding new jobs, the pair of siblings is looking at a bright future and a promising new life. Their vow to rescue their mother and the children from suffering is coming true. In the new town, Jeff and Amy have found a wonderful home, good friends, and for Amy, a new love blooming with handsome David Owens.