Forever (1)

Nur dem Eingreifen von Little Joe ist es zu verdanken, dass der notorische Spieler John Harper bei einer Schlägerei nur einige Blessuren davonträgt. Dessen Schwesterchen Alice ist vom heldenhaften Recken derart angetan, dass sie ihm schon bald das Ja-Wort gibt. Alles könnte so schön sein, wenn nicht Johns Spielsucht wäre.

Little Joe has finally found true love - the beautiful Alice Harper. The two have a wonderful courtship and very soon, the two are engaged. Unlike past relationships the Cartwright brothers have had, this time, Joe makes it to the altar. All appears well, as Joe and Alice start their new life together in their new home ... until one day Joe is out. Alice's indolent brother owes money to a ruthless businessman and has not yet paid, so they find Alice instead. When she can't pay the debt, they brutally kill her and burn Joe's house down.