Tom, the son of Mr. Wright, a retired business man, leaves to complete his medical course at college. Mr. Wright accompanies his son to the depot, where he meets an old friend of his, who is sending his nephew, Bob Farrell, to the same college. A year later, Bob loses the last cent of his allowance in a game of cards, and returning to his room he discovers where Tom leaves his money. He is caught in the act by Tom, and the next morning Bob is expelled from college and disowned by his uncle. Left to shift for himself, Bob chances to meet a man by the name of Falk, who is chief of a band of smugglers. Falk offers him a position, and Bob accepts. In the meantime Tom has received his diploma; he introduces James King, connected with the Secret Service, to his sister Nell. One night a week later Tom receives an urgent call. Jumping into a taxi he orders the driver to make haste, and in turning a corner they strike a woman.