Feeling that his wife and daughter, Melba, should see more of life than that afforded by the western plains, where they live. "Silent" Jones, a self-made millionaire, takes his family to New York. Melba is in love with Frank Johnson, a young plainsman, and the young people are saddened at the separation. They are given a typical western "send-off." In New York, Jones enters the Wall Street game, where "The Big Six," a clique of financiers including Van Ardsley, lure him on with the intention of "fleecing" him. Jones determines to help his wife and daughter "break in" to society. They plan a party in their new mansion on Fifth Avenue, to which the Van Ardsleys and other members of the "Big Six" are invited. When Mrs. Van Ardsley receives the invitation, she scornfully tears it up, and tells her husband she has no desire to help the Joneses "break in." The others have different excuses, and they are so palpable Jones realizes their intention of snubbing him and his family. As a result, their party is a dismal failure, and finding his daughter crying, Jones swears to get even with "The Big Six." He at once orders his broker to buy up all available shares of a certain stock and when he has quietly gained control of it. he orders his broker to begin to buy the stock on the Exchange. The "Bix Six," thinking to ruin Jones, agree to go short to the limit, but after some exciting battles, Jones emerges from the fray with the "Big Six" absolutely in his power. They learn this to their horror and Van Ardsley humbly goes in person to Jones' home and begs for mercy. He is told, "You were too good for my wife and baby girl, now I've got you, I'm going to break you." He is then shown out the door. Mrs. Van Ardsley then attempts to intercede with Jones for her husband, but meets with no better success. Sickened with their experiences in the city, the Joneses go back to the plains and there Melba finds happiness with Frank Johnson as her affianced lover.
