Frank Wilson, alias Mr. Smith, arrives in a small western town. John Andrews invites “Mr. Smith” to stop with him at his home. Andrew’s daughter, Alice, is engaged to Fred Newton. The day following “Mr. Smith’s” arrival he meets Clara, Fred Newton’s sister, and a riding party is arranged for the next day. On the ride home Alice and “Mr. Smith” carry on a mild flirtation, which gains the resentment of Clara. The next day “Mr. Smith” and Alice go horseback riding. On the road they pass a man who signals “Mr. Smith.” “Mr. Smith” fakes a fall from his horse. Alice returns home for help. As soon as she is out of sight, “Mr. Smith” meets the man who had signaled him. Newton on arriving at Alice’s home, learns she has gone riding with “Mr. Smith” and pursuing them he comes upon “Mr. Smith” and his friend and overhears them plotting to divide some plunder. They agree to meet that night. Newton rides to the sheriff’s office. In the interim, however, Alice and her father convey “Smith” home. At nine o’clock he escapes from the house, whereupon Andrews and his hired man give chase. The story ends with a reconciliation between Alice and Fred.