Bruce Willard, an employee in the office of the president of a mining company, becomes dissatisfied with his lot and demands an opportunity to earn more money. He is offered the chance to go to Mexico. His success is to be rewarded with an interest in the business. His sweetheart, Helen Courtney, a society butterfly, promises to await his return to become his wife. Her choice is not that of her mother's and she readily bestows her affections on one George Scott, a wealthy but aged gentleman. Bruce Willard, spurred on by the prospects of success and happiness, puts forth his best efforts and is successful beyond his fondest expectations. His presence at the mining camp has meant much to Mary, the saloon keeper's daughter, who has been in constant attendance upon him. His every kind look and deed have meant a thrill of joy to her and when he prepares to return home in answer to a call from the president of his company, the heart strings of the poor girl are sorely torn. Returning home, Bruce finds that his sweetheart is betrothed to Scott. Willard's success, however, causes Helen to revert to her old lover only to be discarded for her fickleness. He returns to his Mexican camp where Mary finds him more responsive and soon the world holds brighter views to both lovers.
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