Ephraim has fallen in love with Liz. However, Ephraim's mother has other ideas and sets about for him to marry Ruth, a good Amish girl. Liz is heartbroken and fears that not even returning to the Amish will be enough to win Ephraim's mother's approval. Ephraim decides to go against his controlling mother's wishes, but has he left things too late? Ephraim discovers that Liz is being pursued by a handsome, rich doctor. Ephraim fears that even if he is successful in his bid to win Liz, his secret may be enough to lose her forever.