An orphanage runaway becomes a roller-skating champion, then contracts polio.

Johnny runs away from Father O'Hara's orphanage and becomes a roller-skating star with help from Mary Reeves. He becomes involved with women, including Polly, who only love him because he is a champion--but Mary actually feels real love for him. What will happen when he is struck down by polio?—Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>