The story begins with a letter addressed to Mrs. Shane. The writer explains that although she has already resolved her problem, she feels compelled to share her story. She recounts how she met a young man in her town, who was attending college there while his home was on a farm in the country. Attracted by his good looks and wealth, she quickly became infatuated with him. Despite her city upbringing and lack of experience with rural life, she agreed to marry him and move to his farm.

After an extensive honeymoon across various cities, they settled on his farm. However, she immediately faced disapproval from his family, who did not seem to like her. The fragment ends abruptly at this point, leaving the reader to wonder about the nature of the conflicts and the ultimate resolution of her predicament.