The determined girl Justy Colbury, having run away from the wedding, goes in search of happiness and work. In Montana, she meets a young guy, Hortik Oberwood, who invites her to work as a cook on their farm. New impressions, acquaintances - Justy is happy. But suddenly a strong feeling bursts into her life, which she desperately resists. Khortik's older brother Glen, an unsociable, tough man, passionately falls in love with her. After many misunderstandings and painful deliberations, Justy Colbury becomes Mrs. Oberwood.