A shipowner intends to scuttle his ship on its last voyage to get the insurance money. Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him shanghai some seamen. The daughter stows away to follow Charlie. Charlie assists in the galley and attempts to serve food during a gale.,“看他那冷心冷肺的样儿,岂会替你养老送终?我定然要嫁个比他权势更大的夫婿,让他忌惮于我,如此,你在侯府里才算有了靠。他不认你我认你,他不养你我养你,我要让你下半辈子都过得快快乐乐风风光光。母亲,你说好……