In the wealthy Florida port of Tampa, the “golden youth” were so desperately bored that the arrival of army units seemed like a blessing. Jessica Manning, who had just appeared in the world, joyfully swirled in a whirlwind of balls, picnics and receptions, reveling in the courtship of gallant officers. Two attractive men, Neil Dancer and Brill Kroger, are trying to win the girl’s heart. And Jessica’s fate depends on which of them succeeds, because one of the admirers is a noble gentleman, while the other is an insidious scoundrel...