Henry Talbot the son of the president of the VCARR desiring to get a more comprehensive knowledge of the railroad accepts a position as engineer on his fathers road Alma Randall the niece of Stephen Bradish general manager of the railroad is reluctant in recognizing him in his position and he in turn makes it very unpleasant for her so much so that she leaves his home Going to the railroad station she enters the cab of the engine driven by her sweetheart and there tells him her story In the meantime Bradish missing the girl and learning that she is on the express orders a special which overtakes the train driven by Talbot Bradish is informed by the conductor that Alma is not aboard At a reception given by her friends in honor of Almas birthday Henry is invited As a surprise Henrys father and Bradish are also present Bradish assumes the authoritative with Alma