When Joel Troyner's stepfather passes away, he takes on the responsibility of running not only his own farm, but also that of his widowed mother. His three half-brothers do their best to help, but they're simply too young. Joel's mother is struggling, and he seeks help for her, using the wages he needed for a farm hand. Louise Yutzy is desperate for a change and eagerly takes on the position offered by Joel. As time passes, she...