Sally and Humphrey, who work together at the same steamship company (she as a switchboard operator, he as an office boy), wish to be able to afford monthly payments on a house they have long wanted to buy. Their boss, Harvey Simpson, unaccountably gives Humphrey a big promotion.
Sally and Humphrey, who collaborate at the same shipping firm (she as a switchboard operator, he as an office assistant), aspire to be able to pay monthly installments on a house they have long desired to purchase. Their supervisor, Harvey Simpson, unexpectedly elevates Humphrey to a significant position.