A young man is ordered to leave home by his father and told not to return until he has "made good." Suffering hardships and trying to survive, he asks for help from a stranger who gives him a note. The paper states the young man must find "that something" in himself. The young man takes the message to heart and renews his quest for employment. Gaining a position despite great odds against him, he gains confidence and advances quickly in the firm. He meets the man who gave him the inspirational note and discovers he is a silent partner in the company.