Kotton, Sr., takes a vacation, leaving his son in charge of the factory. Shortly after the departure of his father, Kotton, Jr., hears a complaint against the foreman. This is no sooner adjusted than the girls demand higher wages and fewer hours, and Kotton, Jr., indicates his approval. Returning from his vacation, Kotton, Sr., learns of the increase in wages and declares that the old scale will prevail. This order is followed by a strike. Kotton, Jr., leaves his father's house and factory through sympathy with the strikers and marries one of the former employees. A year later he is discovered in his humble home and he is now a happy and proud parent. Kotton, Sr., having heard of the birth of his son's heir, calls to see the baby. He becomes so impressed with the grandchild that he adjusts the differences with his son and progressive measures are instituted at the factory.