John Haynes is known as "Hardwood" in the Northwoods town where he is the boss lumberjack. But his uncle bequeaths him a store in Louisiana, which he discovers to his dismay is the modiste shop. When Judge Meredith needs a graduation dress for his granddaughter Caroline, but can't afford it, John comes to the rescue by offering to board at the judge's residence.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 William S. Hart'Hardwood' John Haynes | 'Hardwood' John Haynes |
 Walt WhitmanJudge Clay Emerson Meredith | Judge Clay Emerson Meredith |
 George WebbWayne Page | Wayne Page |
 Winifred WestoverCaroline Meredith | Caroline Meredith |
 Ethel ShannonRosalie Andre | Rosalie Andre |
 Andrew ArbuckleRameses | Rameses |