Bill Winter is a worker and proud of it; in fact he exhibits more snobbery over his working-class background than the members of the class always associated with snobbishness. So when Tom wants to marry above his station, Bill's temper is raised to a dangerous level. His daughter, Sally is a different proposition altogether, and has delighted Dad by going out with one of the working class. Bill's triumph is short-lived when revelations distrupt his momentary bliss.