Heroic and crusty old Cappy Ricks takes on lobbyists who are trying to pass a law banning shingles on roofs to force consumers to purchase their new roofing materials. Cappy, who runs a lumber company knows that this could be devastating and hires a gutsy young fellow to fight the law. Later the young fellow meets the beautiful daughter of Cappy's rival and they fall in love. Unfortunately a storm brews after Cappy and the fellow realize that a spy has tipped off the rival. The girl is the prime suspect, but her beau just can't believe it is so. Sure enough, further investigation proves her innocence.