Selena Larson, the marshal's daughter, marries inspector Julian Lincoln while hiding her identity. Upon her father Zayn Larson’s return, he initially rages but later promises Julian a match with "the marshal's daughter." Julian, believing a wealthy heiress desires him, betrays Selena to climb higher. After a life-threatening crisis, Selena—aided by her father and doctor Nelson Yates—exposes the truth, delivers justice, and finds new happiness.