Hoot is a cowpuncher, somewhat addicted to liquor (when he can get it). His sweetheart, the rancher's daughter, tells him that if he ever takes another drink, their engagement is at an end. Hoot's rival overhears this, and the very next day meets him on the road and offers a delicious smelling drink. Hoot falls for it, and arrives at the ranch unconscious. The liquor was doped, but the girl doesn't know it, and she and the boys plan to cure Hoot for all time. When he comes to he is lying in state on a funeral bier, covered with flowers and wreathes. The folks talk about digging his grave and no one pays any attention to him when he wanders around the house, until Hoot thinks he is dead. Then he goes out and sees his grave with the headstone already prepared. He then watches his own funeral procession. Hoot's rival then appears, thinks he has killed Hoot, and almost loses his mind when he sees what he thinks is the ghost. Scared stiff, he confesses, and then they have a hard time to convince Hoot that he isn't dead.