John Middleton is distressed to learn that his family is taking in an orphan girl named Mary. He turns aside all her attempts to befriend him. But with the passage of time, John discovers (long after everyone else has) that he loves Mary. But by now it's too late. She plans to marry his friend Willie.
as John Middleton
as Mary
as Willie Brown
as Mother Middleton
as Neighbor Silas Gregg
as Betty Short
as Neighbor Perkins
as Hired Man
as Minister (circuit rider)
as Hiram Lang
as Ruth Lang
as The Judge
as The Judge
as A Spinster
