The toymaker came to America in which land he expected to make a fortune and then send for his wife and child. After toiling for many months he at last has the necessary sum. Meanwhile, he consoles himself with a doll which he has fashioned in the likeness of his child. He receives word that the ship upon which his loved ones have taken passage has been lost at sea. So the doll becomes a greater part of his life than hitherto. At night in his dreams it seems to come to life and speaks to him. Some time later he receives word from his sister asking him to return to the old home across the seas. He has saved up a little money but not enough for his passage. Seeing the advertisement of a mine promoter, he seeks him out and to him commits his savings. While at the promoter’s office he sees Henry’s wife and child. Henry absconds with the money, leaving his child ill. The child begs for the doll which the toymaker has refused to sell. The doctor thinks that if she can have her wish granted it may lead to her recovery. The mother goes to the toymaker’s shop. The toymaker turns her away. That night the doll becomes the living child in his dreams, but accuses him of being selfish. The toymaker takes the doll to the child. He arrives at the same time as the father, who has had a change of heart, and returned to repay the money.