Tom, a cowboy, is in love with Vicky, daughter of John Gilmore. Gilmore refuses to give his consent to their marriage. Gilmore has a mortgage due, and draws $5,000 from the town bank. This money is seen by Bad Bill and Sneaky Sam. Tom plans to elope with Vicky that night, while the crooks plan to rob Gilmore of his gold. They take the money and place it in a covered wagon in which Vicky has already secreted herself, believing the wagon belongs to Tom. She realizes too late she is in the power of two desperate characters. Tom arrives to meet Vicky, is discovered by Gilmore, who thinks that Tom has robbed him. However, Tom proves by footprints and wagon tracks that others have robbed Gilmore of his money, and have abducted his daughter. Tom and Gilmore, after a sensational pursuit, overtake the crooks and rescue Vicky. Then it is that Gilmore, pleased at the return of his money, gives Tom and Vicky the parental blessing.