In the Land of the Otter (1915)

Ben Anderson factor of the trading station impatient with his daughter Annes coquetries calls all the trappers to him and promises to wed her to the one who brings back the most valuable catch of furs in the spring Anne fancies herself in love with Henri Levesnue a Frenchman So when he is reported to have brought in the biggest prize she is delighted But the following day Joe Eagle a quarterbreed reaches the station with twice Henris catch Ben insists that Anne marry Joe but she swears she never could become the wife of the French Indian and because he really loves her Joe who has overheard her protestations hides half his furs under his cabin floor Anne is married to Henri but in a few months is very unhappy He is a heavy drinker he neglects her and at last being penniless he steals a bale of furs from the station The factor sets Joe to catch the thief