Plot

Dick Glenning forms an alliance in banditry with Pete Wills because the former is broke. Dick is a victim of circumstances. Pete is a real bad man. They decide to hold up a stage on which Kitty Manville, daughter of the Wells Fargo agent is the only passenger. The only article of value they get is Kitty's ring, which Dick returns after becoming enamored of her. Dick decides to break with Pete when he learns the latter is wanted for murder. Kitty's father becomes so involved financially through his gambling instincts that he commits suicide. Dick, a witness to the act, for Kitty's sake, decides to make it appear as robbery and murder. Suspicion is turned toward him by his former pal. Dick rides off, realizing that Kitty loves another.—Motion Picture News, January 26, 1924

Dick, broke and friendless, is footing it to Red Gulch, when he is noticed by Willis, an outlaw, and accepts his proposition to hold up the stage. Jim, the Wells Fargo agent, fears a visit from the auditor, for he has been using the money for gambling. He receives word that his daughter, Kitty, is to return on the stage. Dick and Willis hold up the stage in which Kitty is the only passenger, but find the money has not been shipped. Dick reprimands Willis for his treatment of Kitty, and returns her jewelry. Kitty remarks that he seems to be an almost good man and gives him a ring. Hal, a gambler, who has won much of Manville's money, is sorry for the wife, and returns some of the money to Mrs. Manville. He meets Kitty. Later the payroll arrives and is placed in Manville's custody. Willis plots to get it. Dick meets Kitty. He escorts her home, and they meet Norton. Dick sees a reward for Willis, wanted for murder. He tells Willis he is through and warns him to leave. Willis is determined to stay and get the money. To relieve her mother's mind, Kitty asks her father where he gets the money with which he gambles. Manville confesses and adds he must have a thousand dollars or face imprisonment. The girl thinks of the reward, and knowing Dick is one of them, she has a struggle trying to choose between the two men. Manville gambles with the payroll and soon is broke. Going to the office, he writes a note telling of his embezzlements and shoots himself. Meanwhile, Dick has followed Willis and has forced him to leave Manville's office. While keeping guard he is startled by Manville's shot. Shortly afterward, Norton returns to give the money back. Dick sees Norton read the note, places the money in a drawer, and upsets the place to give the appearance of attempted robbery. The next morning Willis accuses Dick of double-crossing him and writes a note, which he slips under the sheriff's door. Dick is arrested. Norton tries to exonerate Dick. Meantime the sheriff has received a photograph of the man wanted for murder, and recognizes Willis. Norton affects Dick's escape and suggests they allow the girl to decide, telling her the truth. Kitty is overcome. Norton, believing Kitty loves Dick, is about to leave when she throws her arms about him. Dick realizes he has lost, and gaining permission from Kitty to keep the ring, he rides away.