Clete Weber, a young lawman for the railroad is married to Effie, the spoiled daughter of railroad Superintendent Bucknell, who does not particularly like his son-in-law, Clete's troubles are further complicated by his association with a childhood chum, Billy, who constantly refers disparagingly to Clete's marriage. When Billy draws four months pay to go to San Francisco, he gives the money to Clete to keep for him. Effie finds the money and spends it without telling her husband, causing Billy, in a fit of anger, to rob the Express office.