William Steele ( William Farnum ) a rich young businessman purchases his favorite vacation resort, but the sale is contested by feisty Beatrice, ( Louise Lovely ) as she believes the property is part of her land. She challenges him to build a cabin on the land, and if he succeeds she will reward him with a home cooked dinner. Meanwhile, Beatrice is abducted by a fellow she asked to help her win the bet, and when the young businessman learns of her betrayal, he comes to her rescue. Both realizing they have fallen in love with each other, William and Beatrice cancel the bet by combining their land into marriage.