In Boston in the early part of the twentieth century a young woman, Maggie McLaughlin, is caught between the reality of her humble birth and her desire to succeed in a cultured world. At the same time, a young man, Hugh Brent, is caught between his lofty society upbringing and his attraction to the young woman. The road to the fulfillment of Maggie's wish is opened up when a bargain with Hugh Brent allows her to attend Mt. Holyoke College. A huge...