The hero has inherited the Bar-U ranch near the town of Ord. On the way to Ord he meets a charming girl who invites him to ride in her automobile. He accepts the invitation, telling his horse to follow, which the intelligent animal does, arriving the next day. In Ord, Bill meets the half brother of his traveling companion and a parson. They announce that they are oil promoters and have discovered that his ranch is the center of the oil region. Bill has his suspicions, but tells them to go ahead. They sell stock to the town folks. When the two crooks are about to make their getaway, Bill steps in. With the help of the girl the money is saved. Getting back to town, Bill tells the stockholders that the well is a gusher which the promoters have capped, thus hoping to buy back the stock and make the entire fortune. The indignant citizens chase the promoters out of town. Bill and the girl have a private meeting at the church, where the knot is tied.