Bill Downing and Jim Redburn, two burglars, are in the hands of the police. Jim Redburn's wife, Mary, comes to the District Attorney and pleads for her husband. The District Attorney influences Jim to turn state's evidence and Downing is sentenced to prison. Downing swears to get even when his prison sentence is up. Five years elapse. The District Attorney has helped Redburn to a steady job. He has lived straight and has his wife and child in a nice home. Bill Downing is released from prison. He returns to New York to look for Redburn. He goes to the old thieves' haunts, but cannot find his man. He meets Jordan, another thief, and Nance, who tell him of Redburn's new address. Downing makes his way to Redburn's house in the country. He tells Redburn that he has come to kill him. Redburn admits Downing is justified, explains that he did it for the sake of his wife and child. Redburn gets up and writes a letter to Mary, telling her goodbye, and shows Downing that he is ready to take his punishment. Downing is impressed by Redburn's courage, and asks Redburn if there is a chance for him to live straight. Redburn shows him a letter from a man in the west who wants an electrician. As Downing has no money Redburn gives him $100, and he departs.
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