Broncho Billy shoots an outlaw for making a disrespectful remark about his sweetheart. After the shooting he hastens to her home and tells her he has shot a man, but does not know who he is. Shortly after the remainder of the gang of outlaws arrive and, to learn the direction Broncho went, tell her it was her father who was shot. She then tells the direction of her sweetheart's flight. A few minutes later her father comes home and she realizes her mistake. She dashes after the gang and by a short cut heads them off, and tells them that Broncho is hiding in her home. They return, giving Broncho plenty of time to escape.