 Thomas has been courting Muriel Jackson, but Muriel s father strongly disapproves, and he sends Thomas away. Meanwhile, the hired hand Zeb is in love with Molly the cook, but Molly is steeped in romantic novels, and she resists his attentions. When Zeb tells Muriel his troubles, Muriel is sympathetic, and she advises him to serenade Molly to appeal to her romantic nature. The plan works, but it produces some unexpected results.