Nigel Drayton thinks himself rich, but unknown to him his cousin, Gwendolin, with whom he is in love, supplies the funds. Finding himself loser both at cards and on the Derby, he continues his requests for money. Sir Reginald having become enamored with the fair Gwendolin, makes it possible for Drayton to learn the secret source of the funds he thought were his and upon realizing this, his manhood asserts itself. He seeks work, but is unsuccessful. Being an expert whip and good rider, he applies to the academy for the position of instructor. His suave and discreet actions make him at once a favorite of the master of the stables, whose daughter's admiration for Drayton asserts itself plainly, but is rejected by the debonair instructor, causing the ill feeling of the master, who in a short time discharges him. Finding an outgoing ship, Nigel takes passage in the steerage and landing in America, he meets Blodsoe, an old prospector, in time to save him from ill treatment at the hands of the miners and cowboys. They set out to seek their fortune in the gold field, the old prospector finds a rich pocket and Nigel is rewarded for his manly protection in time of need, given half interest. In the final, things go well and the former riding master becomes comfortable and sets sail for England as a first cabin passenger, not the steerage, as was his trip to America. He arrives just in time to intercept the proposed wedding of Gwendolin to Sir Reginald. He returns to America with his bride and meets with a hearty welcome from his cowboy and miner associates.