There is an orphanage in New York City where many orphans find shelter. It is run by an elderly old man, Mr. Harrison, who was once an orphaned child himself. But he has recently passed away, and his son, Steve Harrison, is supposed to take over the orphanage. But Steve cannot stand the filthy lifestyles the orphans have lived and decides to kick them out, using the orphanage as a mansion for his wife and himself. The orphans are forced out onto the street once more, stealing and begging for food. They keep each other's spirits up by telling stories around a fire late at night. And one certain boy always likes to drop in and listen...