Josh rides into a town looking for Jim Lawton, Attorney at Law. He has been summoned with a telegram saying there is a job for him that pays $500. Jim explains to Josh that he and his wife happened by the bank when it was being robbed by Clem Robinson. After Robinson was captured, Jim's wife identified him at his trial. Robinson, who has escaped, vowed to get even with her. Jim further explains that he is and has always been a coward. He has never carried a gun so he is powerless to protect his wife. This is further proven when they leave his office and Jim accidentally knocks Tom Jenks' hat off. Tom tries to provoke Jim into a fight until Josh defuses the issue. They have agreed to say to Jim's wife Sarah that Josh is an old friend who has come to visit. After dinner it becomes apparent Sarah sees through the charade when she says she knows who Josh is. Jim is on edge plus there is tension between him and his wife. Josh sees more in Jim than Jim does. The sheriff arrives with word Robinson was captured but got away after killing a deputy.