Max's trial on gambling charges approaches were evident in the withering emotional storms which swept through the many people whose lives are entertwined with those of Mary Sothern and Max. Mary herself is calm, holding onto herself with fierce determination. Doctor Benson is shaken by the possibility he sees in pressing his all but hopeless love for Mary, if her husband Max goes to prison. Danny Stratford envisions an invalid life for his young wife, Phyllis, if they lose the support of Max who may be imprisoned and helpless to aid them...