Beneath an affectation of elegance and reserve, Helen reveals telltales of evident low birth; she is instantly attracted to Sam's earthy self-confidence and aggressive manner. Though she is engaged to a steel scion, Fred (Phillip Terry), she intimates that she wants to remain in touch with Sam, even recommends a favored hotel for him. Instead of keeping things in the shadows, Sam shortly arrives unannounced at the mansion where she lives with her wealthy sister, Georgia Staples (Audrey Long), heiress to a newspaper publishing fortune. Fred is there, and confounded by the stranger's appearance. Helen spins some quick lies to cover both Sam’s and her tracks.