Ephraim Cabot is an previous man of fantastic vitality who loves his New England farm with a grasping ardour. Hating him, and sharing his greed, are the sons of two wives Cabot has overworked into early graves. Most bitter is Eben, whose mom had owned many of the farm, and who feels who must be sole inheritor. When the previous man brings dwelling a brand new spouse, Anna, she turns into a fierce contender to inherit the farm. Two of the sons go away when Eben provides them the fare in return for his or her shares of the farm. In the meantime, Anna tries to trigger some sparks by rubbing up towards Eben.
