Summary
From the gilded cage of newfound opulence, Kathryn Haynes, scion of an ex-sheepherder catapulted into oil magnate status, cultivates an air of exquisite disdain, a direct byproduct of her parents' zealous pursuit of social ascendancy. Returning from collegiate life, her path intersects with Bill Putnam, a campus athletic icon whose unassuming demeanor belies a profound self-reliance. At a pivotal university gathering, Kathryn, in a gesture of breathtaking condescension, excises Putnam's name from her dance card upon discovering his modest station as a working student. This act of social cruelty prompts a cunning intervention from Putnam's affluent circle, who, masquerading as fellow service staff, expose the absurdity of her prejudice. Disgraced and incandescent with fury, Kathryn retreats into a period of acute introspection, observing the quotidian rhythms of labor and service, ultimately undergoing a profound re-evaluation of her values. In a striking act of penance, she embraces the very occupation she once scorned, taking up a position as a waitress, her transformation a spectacle for Bill's friends, who duly report her metamorphosis. Informed of this remarkable change of heart, Bill, recognizing her genuine contrition, rushes to her side, offering not just forgiveness but a proposal of marriage. Following their union, Kathryn's father, witnessing Bill's inherent character and capability, entrusts him with the stewardship of his burgeoning oil empire, cementing a narrative of redemption, meritocracy, and the ultimate triumph of genuine worth over superficial status.
Synopsis
Kathryn Haynes, daughter of Jimmie Haynes, ex-sheepherder turned oil millionaire, is snobbish as a result of her parents' social ambitions. Home from college, she meets Bill Putnam, a football hero. At a college dance, Kathryn strikes his name from her dance card when she finds out that he is working his way through college by waiting on tables. His wealthy friends teach her a lesson by telling her they are waiters too. Kathryn leaves the party in a rage and spends the next days observing the behavior of others, concluding that work and service are commendable virtues; and to atone for her previous scorn for such things, she works as a waitress in a restaurant where Bill's friends spy her. When Bill is told of the new Kathryn, he rushes to her and proposes. After the wedding, Mr. Haynes puts Bill in charge of his oil interests.
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