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Don Martin, an early American pioneer trapper, living with his wife and daughter, Nan, attempts to keep Nan occupied with her books instead of too close attention and companionship with little Jim Dome, a neighbor boy. Martin is away ...See moreDon Martin, an early American pioneer trapper, living with his wife and daughter, Nan, attempts to keep Nan occupied with her books instead of too close attention and companionship with little Jim Dome, a neighbor boy. Martin is away attending to his traps when Mrs. Martin is called to a sick neighbor. She cautions Nan to lock the door after her and keep perfectly quiet should anyone come to the door. Jim Dome, who is fishing on the bank of a stream, sees Indians attack John Martin and fearing for Nan, rushes back to the cabin. They hide in a well and when the Indians attack the house they find nothing but the rag doll that Mrs. Martin has given Nan for her birthday. Martin sees the neighbor bringing back Mrs. Martin and realizing that the Indians may attack them at any moment, resorts to stratagem, giving the Indians the impression that several men are attacking them, and they retreat across the country. Martin finds the body of an Indian who has picked up the rag doll and he fears the worst. They rush back to the cabin to find Nan and Jim safe. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less