Hackamore Henderson, a tough trail hand, is sent to look for strays and falls in love with Loria Gatlin, who runs a millinery store in a small town. Old Joe Simms, Hackamore's boss, is murdered, and Hackamore is jailed on suspicion of having committed the crime. A lynch mob gathers, and Hackamore escapes with the help of Loria and young Buddy Simms. Hackamore later captures the real killer, establishes his own innocence, and weds Loria.