The gentle, gentlemanly eldest son of the ranch owner. Ostracized by his father for opposing his political interests, he falls in love with Pearl but leaves for a political career and engagement to Helen. Returns after his mother's death, refuses to fight his brother Lewt, is shot by him, but survives and reconciles with his father.
Jesse harbors deep romantic feelings for Pearl, though external circumstances and engagements complicate their bond.
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