Ginger, whose real name is Virginia Vincent Folsum, is a very refined woman. A talented pianist who is also socially active?and what style! Her moto is "You are what you wear." However, Ginger loves caring for her pet pig, Petunia, more than anything. Petunia is left alone when Ginger is called away from town for a performance. Petunia poses as Ginger while wearing one of Ginger's exquisite outfits and goes about her daily business without anyone noticing. Comedy ensues as Petunia gains notoriety and demonstrates Ginger's maxim that you are what you wear.