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Betty, the only daughter of Jenkins, a wealthy farmer, is secretly loved by Tom Saunders, a farm hand. Tom's scapegrace brother, Dick, returns from the city and is befriended by Tom. Dick ... See full summary

Betty, the only daughter of Jenkins, a wealthy farmer, is secretly loved by Tom Saunders, a farm hand. Tom's scapegrace brother, Dick, returns from the city and is befriended by Tom. Dick later wins Betty's love. While Jenkins is blasting out a tree stump with dynamite, Betty and Dick are passing close by unnoticed, and the explosion destroys Betty's sight. Believing she is dying, the girl asks to be married at once to Dick. When told of her request, he refuses, saying he doesn't want to marry a blind girl. Tom offers to take his brother's place, pretending he is Dick, and the deception is carried out. Contrary to expectations, the girl recovers her health, although still remaining blind. A few years later, they are blessed with a child. Tom holds a good position and secures work for Dick, who is later discharged for intoxication. After several more trials, in Dick's behalf, Tom, disgusted, will have nothing further to do with him. They quarrel, Tom thrashes his brother and Dick vows ...