Widow Dolan and her son, Tom, fall for the scheme of a real estate dealer and trade the old homestead for 1,000 acres of barren country in Paradise, Cal. Upon arrival they find they have been swindled, but being very poor, they determine ...See moreWidow Dolan and her son, Tom, fall for the scheme of a real estate dealer and trade the old homestead for 1,000 acres of barren country in Paradise, Cal. Upon arrival they find they have been swindled, but being very poor, they determine to make the best of it. They strike oil on the premises and become wealthy. Marley has the section adjoining. The widow Dolan dams up the creek to seek revenge on Marley and his cattle die. A battle ensues between the ranchers of Marley and the widow's men, in which the latter are repulsed and Tom Dolan is wounded. The dam is released and the cattle are saved. Meanwhile Alice Madley returns to Paradise from boarding school. She picks up the wounded Tom. A love affair ensues and they are married in spite of the opposition of their parents. Years elapse. The couple have a child. The old people, grieving tor their children, return to the cottage where they live and a reunion takes place between them. Written by
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