Nell of the Dance Hall

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Neil, a western dance hall girl, is under the influence of Ben Keats. The proprietor, Rev. Miles Justine, lives nearby and one day saves Nell from the unwelcome attention of Keats. The dance hall is raided a few nights later and Nell escapes to the minister's home. The Rev. Justine thwarts the pursuing police, and throws them off the track. The minister then exacts a promise from Nell never to return to the old life and offers her a home. Soon a love affair develops, and Keats, determined to get Nell back, tells the church trustees of her history. The trustees order the Rev. Justine to give her up. Nell overhears his promise to do so, determines to take her leave, and disappears, leaving an explanatory note. She finds a home with Jerry, the church sexton, and begins work in a factory. The Rev. Justine is stricken with brain fever, and in his delirium calls constantly for Nell. She learns of this through Jerry and rushes to his bedside. Nell's attentions are noted by the church trustees. An indignation meeting is called and the Rev. Justine is expelled from the church. To prolong his life the minister is ordered to the mountains. Nell, learning that he is penniless, plans to get the money to send him away. Refused in her every demand and as a last resort she returns to the dance hall, continuing to send money to the minister, which he believes to be coming from the church trustees. Restored to health, Rev. Justine returns and learns of Nell's return to the old life. He is unrelenting until by comparison of handwriting he realizes who his benefactor has been. The truth dawns upon him and with it comes his forgiveness. Nell is led to a newer and better life as his wife.