A Close Call

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Jim Brown and his daughter, Rose, arrive in the town of Dry Lake to buy Jones' ranch. There Rose sees Dick Masters, the ranch foreman. Jones refuses to accept a check in payment of the ranch, and Dick is deputized to go to town and get the check cashed. Sam Gillison, a crooked ranchman, overhears the conversation, and with pals plans to rob Dick on his return. An hour later, Rose through held glasses, sees the crooks ride over the hill. She suspects that something is wrong, informs her father and rides after them. Dick is roped and pulled from his horse by the desperadoes, but the horse runs off with the money which had been placed under the saddle by Dick. Dick finally escapes, finds his horse, and after a running fight, overcomes the outlaws. He delivers the money and wins Rose's love.