Wealthy Grover Jones models his son into a tough young man. The boy is killed by a tiger on a safari in India. The heartbroken Jones travels the world, looking for the reincarnation of his heir. When he finally finds him, it's too late.
Don Barton murders the rival for his love, but goes free. He is haunted by "flashes" of guilty conscience and the mark of murder begins to show on his face.