Tom Stuart and Don Morton are joint owners of a small cattle ranch, and are united by a strong bond of affection. Tom is to be married to Melisse. She in turn loves Don, not wisely, but too well. Tom learns this secret from a half-breed, Jan Thorean, who has been well thrashed by Don for forcing his unwelcome attentions on Melisse. Tom hears of his partner's supposed treachery, before Don, who is thoroughly ashamed of concealing the truth from his partner, has an opportunity of making a clean breast of the affair. Tom doesn't credit the truth of the half-breed's accusation until he questions Don at an unfortunate moment. Don resents his interference and when Tom insists that he marry the girl at once, they have their first and only quarrel, which is so serious that a continuation of joint interests is impossible. Tom magnanimously turns over his share of the ranch to Don and the girl and leaves. The half-breed has overheard the quarrel and, smarting from the thrashing he received, after Tom leaves, shoots Don, and then reports to the Sergeant of the N.W.M.P. that he had heard the two men quarreling, and saw Tom shoot Don. Tom is accused and arrested, but the half-breed takes water when confronted with conclusive proof of his share in the tragedy. Tom goes away and returns after many years, to find his old sweetheart still faithful to the memory of his friend and partner. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis

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