James Dayton, a wild youth in the west, finally settles down and becomes engaged to Jess McKim, daughter of a wealthy rancher. Sheriff Reed, who has been a protector since Jess from childhood, warns Dayton against bad companions, but ...See moreJames Dayton, a wild youth in the west, finally settles down and becomes engaged to Jess McKim, daughter of a wealthy rancher. Sheriff Reed, who has been a protector since Jess from childhood, warns Dayton against bad companions, but Dayton is seen talking to Daphne Dore, a woman of the underworld. The news is brought to Jess, who throws down Dayton for his conduct. Daphne, jealous of Jess, gets in an argument with Dayton, fires at him, but accidentally kills another man. Dayton is accused and hides in Jess's home. The sheriff follows, and Dayton escapes to the desert, whither the sheriff follows after discovering from Daphne the truth of the affair, and brings him back to the girl. But Dayton has shot him, believing he is after him for the killing, and the sheriff dies after safely returning Dayton to Jess' arms. Written by
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