Established serious author Kit inspires hometown pal Millie who writes a trashy novel published with Kit's help. Millie's husband Preston leaves her. Ten years of trashy novels later Millie tries to reconcile, but Preston is marrying another. Millia accuses Kit of husband-stealing. Later Kit learns of Millie's daughter Diedre's affection for Rudd, whom Kit was thinking of marrying. Kit blesses their union and makes up with Millie.