William Ruggles, an American shoe clerk, joins the Turkish forces in the Balkan war. He rescues a wounded Turk. The latter dies, but in gratitude bequeaths to Ruggles $1,500,000. The will stipulates, however, that Ruggles must accept the guardianship of the Turk's wards, Roxana, Rosa and Bulbul. Ruggles moves the three maidens to Paris. Here he renews his acquaintance with Ruth Downing, the daughter of his former employer. The two fall in love, whereat Roxana is driven to a jealous fury. She attacks Ruth, attempting to hurl vitriol into her eyes, but Ruggles intercepts her. Roxana escapes, later marrying a Parisian. Believing Ruggles had been involved in some intrigue with Roxana, Ruth renounces her love. But Ruggles experience comes to his aid. Using the same persuasive powers gained in selling shoes, he convinces Ruth of his innocence, and she marries him.
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