Left homeless and destitute, widow Janie Miller is forced to take the only job she can as a prostitute in a saloon. But before she even beds her first customer, she's arrested for prostitution.
Judge Simon Hopkins oversees Janie's case and sentences her. Upon her release from jail, Simon assists her in finding a job at a reputable saloon. Soon Simon, a confirmed bachelor, begins to fall in love with the calm and gentle woman.
However, Simon has put away plenty of criminals, some of whom have been released and could come gunning for him. He'd like nothing better than to marry Janie, but can he take the chance?