Mariea, a young Italian girl, when carrying from a vineyard a basket on her head, spurns assistance offered by Philipo, but later gladly accepts aid from Guido. This naturally angers Philipo, who awaits his chance for revenge, which comes all too soon. He is ploughing lazily, and when reprimanded by Guido, starts a quarrel. He comes off the victor, but in his haste to get away from his crime, leaves his knife. When Guido is discovered, Mariea, after overcoming her grief, recognizes Philipo’s weapon, and vows to avenge Guido. Philipo leaves his native town, but not without first being seen by a young boy, who darts off to inform Mariea. When she learns of this, she, too, bids farewell to her home and starts after Philipo. A year later she is playing an organ in the streets in New York, and is surrounded by many listeners. A man joins the crowd and in him Mariea recognizes Philipo, whom she attempts to stab, but is prevented by two men. He escapes, while Mariea is held. Philipo, however, meets with an untimely end. He falls to hear warning of a blast, and keeps on working among the rocks. They find him dying and carry him to a soft spot, where Mariea finds him. Seeing his miserable plight, she throws away the knife and leaves his punishment in the hands of the Lord.