In the early days of California, stage robberies were of common occurrence. A "road agent" marries a pretty little woman, who, upon learning of her husband's nefarious calling, does all in her power to persuade him to give it up. A hold-up occurs. Jake Winton is suspected and a posse is at once upon his track. A day or two later news reaches of his death at the hands of the officers reaches the ears of his wife. But he does not die; in fact he makes his escape in a most miraculous manner and leaves the country. Time soon heals the wounds in his wife's heart, and she marries again. This time a young prospector from the east, who takes her to his home in the mountains. All is peaceful and bright for the little woman until, like a bolt of lightning out of a clear sky, her first husband turns up. He is pursued by the sheriff's posse again, and meeting with an accident, is carried to the very cabin of the young prospector. The wife recognizes him, and now complications arise thick and fast, and the interest is intense. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis

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• Short
• Western