George Rand and his wife are living in a cabin situated near his claim on the mountainside. One day Jim Slater, a bandit, is located by the Sheriff. The Sheriff fires, wounding Slater in the arm. He runs until he comes to the cabin of the Rands. He tells them a fictitious tale of injustice, and they decide to protect him. When the Sheriff calls Rand informs him that he has seen no one pass that answers the description. That night Slater steals Rand's gun and hat and sneaks out. A month passes and Slater is almost forgotten by the little family, but one morning Mrs. Rand, when counting up her little savings, sees a face at the window. He is Slater, but the rough beard covering his face prevents her from recognizing him. Rushing to the window he breaks the glass, puts his revolver through and commands Mrs. Rand to open the door. She does and he enters the cabin. Rand had forgotten his water bottle that morning and returns to his cabin for it. Upon his arrival he finds his wife holding the outlaw at bay with the gun she managed to get from his holster. The young wife goes for the Sheriff, and Slater is soon in the hands of the posse. Later the Sheriff brings them their well-earned reward.