A Chicago hotel clerk and aspiring cattleman who falls in love with Maria Vidal. To pursue his dream and her, he invests his life savings into a partnership with Tom Reese. Starting as a greenhorn, he toughens up on the trail. Devastated by Maria's forced marriage, he initially becomes callous and drives the crew hard as trail boss, but eventually matures after Reese saves his life and learns to share losses equitably.
Direct antagonism stemming from competition for Maria's affection and ranch dominance.
A passionate but forbidden romance that drives the protagonist's initial actions.
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