Plot

Young Tom Weston romances Marie Bolton, who is the daughter of his boss, but the relationship doesn't last long because Tom finds out that she is engaged to another man, Jack Hillman. Marie dumps him. and an embittered Tom vows that from then on he will treat women the way Marie treated him. He keeps his promise, and as his reputation in the business world grows, so does his reputation as a ruthless womanizer. After he becomes wealthy, he decides to take his revenge on his former employer, James Bolton, and ruin him. However, things don't turn out exactly as he had envisioned.—frankfob2@yahoo.com

Tom Weston, in the employ of James Bolton, a wealthy broker, rushes into the office one day after a triumphant day and is greeted by his employer, who invites him to spend the weekend at his country place. He also includes Tom's brother, Hal, and his fiancée, Grace Hammond, in the invitation. Jack Hillman is a suitor of Marie, Bolton's daughter, and because of Hillman's wealth is greatly encouraged by Bolton. At the country place of his employer Tom declares his love for Marie and is made happy by the return of his affection. They are seen by Hillman, who tells Bolton of his daughter's attachment for his clerk. The next day the two are surprised in the library just as Tom has kissed her. Marie's father glares resentfully at them. Realizing her father's attitude, the girl pushes Tom aside and denounces him for daring to kiss her. Tom is taken aback at this attitude and leaves for the city. The brothers achieve independence for themselves and Tom has sought solace in playing with the hearts of women and then casting them aside like a toy. By manipulating the stock market Bolton has been brought face to face with absolute ruin by Tom. Marie goes to Tom's rooms and there explains to him her action of years before. They are reconciled.—Moving Picture World synopsis