Carter Cordon, a fortune-hunter becomes betrothed to Daisy Brooks, daughter of a millionaire. Frame, Brooks' attorney, calls at the house to deliver some securities to his client, Dick Worth, his chum comes with him. Carter is furious when he sees Daisy and Dick become interested in each other The fortune-hunter sees Brooks place the securities in the library safe. Hard pressed for cash, Carter attempts to steal the documents, but is discovered in the act by Dick and Brooks. The shock kills Brooks before he can warn his daughter against marrying the scoundrel. Believing that Daisy loves Carter, Dick maintains silence. Later, he warns Carter that he will hold him accountable for Daisy's future happiness. Realizing how deeply Dick loves Daisy, and knowing that the girl loves his chum, Frame plans to unite the two. Believing Carter is merely marrying the girl for her money, Frame informs him that Brooks has died penniless. The information reaches Carter on his wedding day. The man promptly prepares to flee. When the bridegroom fails to appear, Dick, who is among the wedding guests, suspects something wrong and goes after Carter. The latter is just about to go abroad. Furious, Dick thrashes him and compels Carter to accompany him. Daisy is overjoyed when the two appear. Frame however, realizing the truth, denounces Carter as a fortune-hunter just as the marriage ceremony is about to take place. The scoundrel slinks away. Overcome with shame, Daisy faints in Dick's arms. He carries the girl into the library where she recovers. Then comes the knowledge that Daisy's only reason for not breaking her engagement was her pledged word. Happy in the knowledge that Daisy has loved him all the time, Dick takes her in his arms.
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