Tom Lornwell, the youngest, newest deputy sheriff, had been called to the Sheriff's office. In his eagerness to learn why the grizzled, old Bart Grant wanted him, he burst through the doors without noticing the slender girl who sat in the corner. Professor Turnbull had found something of value out on the plains, but now he's gone missing, and the Sheriff wants Tom to accompany the Professor's daughter, Miss Turnbull, to try and locate him. But first, Tom likely needs to eat a little humble pie...