Andrew Gibson inherits problems when his father dies and leaves shares of his piano manufacturing business to his workmen. To add to his troubles, Andrew's girl, Nora Gorodna, is being pursued by José Ferra, one of the workmen; and Lila Normand, a society girl, tricks Andrew into proposing. José finds out about the proposal and informs Nora. Andrew tries to solve the factory difficulties by turning the plant over to the workmen. No longer having a job, Andrew is rejected by Lila, and Nora has accepted José. Andrew goes to the Maine woods for a rest, while José hires thugs and begins to destroy the factory. Andrew returns in time to head off José's plans and to convince Nora he loves her. She willingly forsakes José.