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Billy Garrick is accidentally shot by Herbert Gale while they are on a hunting trip. While he is delirious Herbert steals a locket from him containing the picture of his promised wife, Violet Masterson. Herbert was also Violet's suitor, ...See moreBilly Garrick is accidentally shot by Herbert Gale while they are on a hunting trip. While he is delirious Herbert steals a locket from him containing the picture of his promised wife, Violet Masterson. Herbert was also Violet's suitor, but Billy won her heart and hand. Billy grows worse and Herbert sees in his death a chance to marry Violet. He pays an Indian to make sure of his rival's death and goes back to the city and tells Violet and her family that Billy was shot and killed by an Indian for trifling with an Indian girl's affections. At first Violet does not believe the story, but finally Herbert shows her the locket and convinces her. An Indian girl hears of the plot to kill Billy and determines to save him. The Indian thinks the fever will kill his charge and spends most of his time drinking. This gives the Indian girl a chance to nurse Billy back to health. Herbert forces his attentions upon Violet and she finally consents to marry him. As Billy gets stronger the Indian becomes more watchful and Billy cannot find an opportunity to escape. The day of the wedding approaches and Violet repents of her promise to marry Herbert, but thinks of Billy's supposed unfaithfulness and becomes reconciled. At last Billy manages to slip down the river in a canoe, and escape. Violet is about to marry Herbert. The minister starts the ceremony when Billy enters the room. Violet, thinking he is dead, faints. Billy denounces Herbert, who is driven out of the house. Violet recovers and the minister unites the lovers in marriage. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less