"An old white-haired man comes walking along the dusty road. Over his back he carries a bundle slung on a cane. The back is slightly bent, but the eyes are bright and kindly. The face bears a benign smile. He approaches the home of a typical Cracker family, untidy children playing on the floor, while the mother bends over the wash tub. Careless disorder and discontent permeate the entire place. The husband, just about to leave for his day's work, picks up his dinner pail, his face showing discontent in every line. His wife, approaching him, demands he bring home his wages in full that night. He gives a surly reply and she answers in kind. Just at this time the old stranger pauses at the open doorway, speaks cheerily to the woman within. She goes to the door as she answers him sharply, then her face softens at the sight of the kindly old man, who asks if he may sit and rest awhile. Picking up a child, he begins to play with it, she watching him from over her washing, pausing to look with a puzzled expression and a smile hovering over her face. The mother, impressed by the old wanderer's wonderful influence, invites him to remain and visit them. That night the husband returns slightly under the influence of liquor. His wife demands his weekly wages and is handed only a couple of dollars. This angers her, and she strikes them from his hand. He, ugly from the influence of drink, raises his hand to strike. The Old Stranger appears at the door with his cheerful smile and the hand of the husband drops slowly. Both he and his wife turn to the beautiful face of the stranger, who tells the husband that his wife has been so kind as to invite him to supper. The husband asks, 'Who are you, old man?' to which the stranger replies, 'I am only an old wanderer, taking the path where I am most needed.' The Old Stranger becomes an accepted member of the family, and through his influence leads the husband from his evil ways, bringing contentment to the household. When his labors are finished, the little old man passes down the road on up the hill top. He looks back at the cottage containing the happy household which has been his home for a few weeks. He raises his hands in a blessing and a benediction on its people, then passes on into the night."—31 Dec 1910 Film Index