Three people have been affected in entirely different ways by Mary Sothern's coming to Craig's Falls, by the things she has done on her arrival only a few short months ago. Dr John Benson, because of his love for Mary is seriously considering moving to Craig's Falls to be near her. David Drake because of his feelings for Mary has been told the blunt truth of his wasted life by Father Brady. And Fran Garfield a girl who has never had a chance has because of Mary's interest in her has been brought in contact with a shining new world...