Brenda Bloomington has led a sheltered life, coming from a very strict father, Reverend Robert Bloomington, who is totally dedicated to his profession. For years, Brenda's mother has harped to her daughter to finish school and attend college before ever considering marriage. Brenda promises that she will, but then Greg Townsend's family moves to town, and Brenda is smitten by him almost immediately, but it is not until a few years later, when Brenda has matured into a pretty young woman, that Greg really notices her. It isn't long and Greg asks Brenda to marry him. When Gale learns of the engagement, she is furious and walks out on Brenda and Robert. Brenda marries Greg, but soon begins to really fathom why her mother left. Brenda starts to rebel, and that is when everything really begins to change.