The doctor, who owns the only store in town, is called away, and leaves his daughter in charge. A bandit has been menacing the vicinity and a reward is offered for his capture. There is quite a sum of money in the store, and when Broncho Billy, a stranger, knocks at the door, the girl thinks he must be the outlaw and forces him into a room at the point of a gun, locking the door on him. Shortly after, the real bandits break in and when they demand to know the hiding place of the money, the girl ushers them into the room occupied by Broncho Billy. Broncho Billy sees the situation and detains the outlaws until the sheriff arrives. The girl then begs forgiveness for her mistake and all ends happily.