Madge Johnson, a young stenographer employed by Horace Anderson, a wealthy broker, is loved by Francis Randall, who is working his way through college. The broker for whom Madge works, admires the young girl, and ultimately the time comes when she must choose between the love of Francis Randall, which love she returns, and the love of the wealthy businessman, whom she really does not care for. In her imagination, she sees the struggle with poverty she will have as the wife of Francis Randall, and on the other hand, she appreciates the luxury that will be hers should she consent to marry Anderson the broker. Between happiness and wealth, she chooses the latter and marries the rich man, and Randall's heart is broken. Randall becomes interested in the work of the Salvation Army. Finally he joins the organization, and resolves to devote his entire life to the cause of religion. He rapidly rises in the ranks until he becomes an official and has charge of the meetings in the Salvation Army barracks. Madge's married life is not happy. She does not love her husband, who, seized with an attack of heart trouble, dies suddenly. Then it is that Madge resolves to seek Randall, the only man she has ever loved. When they meet face to face, Madge tells him of the mistake she has made, and that finally she appreciates that love is more than all the riches in the world. Randall, however, tells her that it is too late, that he has sacrificed all worldly thoughts in order to work for the Master, and that the power of the Cross is greater than the power of Love.