Before the Civil War, George Harris, a Yankee schoolteacher, takes charge of a southern country school. He is attracted by Nellie Gardner, his prettiest pupil, but his attentions are resented by her big brother Phil, also a pupil. They quarrel and a fight ensues, in which the teacher gets the better of Phil. Nellie will not forgive Harris for striking her brother.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Robert GaillardGeorge Harris - the Fighting Schoolmaster | George Harris - the Fighting Schoolmaster |
 Edith StoreyNellie Gardner | Nellie Gardner |
 James MorrisonPhil Gardner - Nellie's Brother | Phil Gardner - Nellie's Brother |