Straight Through

The plot follows O'Day, known as the terror of Red Gulch, who wins a gambler's stake in a poker game. He chooses to give the entire amount to Denver Nell, a dancehall girl, after hearing her tragic tale. Later, O'Day discovers that Nell has returned the money to the gambler, prompting him to seek a new path in life.

As O'Day, now known as Good Deed O'Day, travels to another town, he encounters a wealthy rancher and falls in love with his sister, Mary. The story takes a twist when O'Day's friend returns from Denver with Nell, revealing that they have married. This narrative arc touches on themes of regret, transformation, and the complexities of romantic entanglements in the Wild West.