Paula Cunningham, a young woman who has devoted herself entirely to business, thinking that a quiet dinner at home awaits her, finds herself at a magnificent reception thrown by her father's second wife. She is sure that she deliberately arranged a social reception in order to introduce her to one of the men, as has happened more than once. But, unlike previous candidates for the girl’s hand and heart, Roger Brodeur seriously captivated her. And then it suddenly became clear that Paul was destined for a completely different person...