John Middleton is distressed to learn that his family is taking in an orphan girl named Mary. He turns aside all her attempts to befriend him. But with the passage of time, John discovers (long after everyone else has) that he loves Mary. But by now it's too late. She plans to marry his friend Willie.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Charles RayJohn Middleton | John Middleton |
 Patsy Ruth MillerMary | Mary |
 Ramsey WallaceWillie Brown | Willie Brown |
 Edythe ChapmanMother Middleton | Mother Middleton |
 William CourtrightNeighbor Silas Gregg | Neighbor Silas Gregg |
| CCharlotte WoodsBetty Short | Betty Short |
 Gus LeonardNeighbor Perkins | Neighbor Perkins |
| FF.B. PhillipsHired Man | Hired Man |
 Lon PoffMinister (circuit rider) | Minister (circuit rider) |
| JJess HerringHiram Lang | Hiram Lang |
| RRuth BolgianoRuth Lang | Ruth Lang |
| EEdward MoncriefThe Judge | The Judge |
 George F. MarionThe Judge | The Judge |
 Billie LatimerA Spinster | A Spinster |