Jenny Bunn, a young and attractive teacher, relocates to a small town to take a new job. She takes a room in the house of two sisters, feeling optimistic about her new life. Soon after, she meets Patrick Standish, a charming and confident local bachelor who becomes immediately infatuated with her. Patrick’s initial advances are forward and persistent, resulting in Jenny maintaining her boundaries and asserting her desire to build a meaningful relationship based on respect and mutual understanding.

As Patrick continues his attempts to win Jenny over, she finds herself navigating the complexities of forming new friendships and integrating into the social fabric of the town. Their interactions are marked by Patrick’s frustration and Jenny’s steadfastness, sparking various complications and misunderstandings. Amidst these evolving dynamics, Jenny also has to contend with the expectations and gossip of the local community.