A story about the lives and families of two sisters; one rich, one poor. Rhea, the daughter of the rich sister, does not disdain her poor aunt in the way her mother does, intentionally sending her aunt expensive presents instead of the cheap ones her mother intended to send. She travels to visit her aunt's family, and while she is there, her aunt's two youngest children are gravely injured in a car accident. The family comes together in caring for them, and Rhea extends her stay, doing much of the housework with her cousin Marjory. Through Rhea's influence, the Gospel and the Spirit return to the home. When the two children have mostly recovered, the family resolves to be more united and to include the Lord in their family life.
Later, after Rhea has returned home, her father begins divorce proceedings, and despite all Rhea's efforts, she can't prevent it. She also, much to the chagrin of her mother, has fallen in love with an actor and wants to marry him.
Later, after Rhea has married and her parents have divorced, Rhea and her husband are travelling performers barely able to take care of their new baby Betty. Her mother, Ethel, invites her sister Edith to visit her and ends up complaining to her. She makes no mention of her former husband, who lives alone. Rhea goes to visit her aunt Edith and cousin Marjory, who has also married, intending to leave her baby in their care.
Rhea's aunt chooses to bring the baby to her now-divorced sister. The opportunity and responsibility of caring for the baby changes and uplifts Ethel and eventually brings her and her former husband back together. When Rhea and Barney come to take Betty, they are impressed by the peace and homeliness of her parents' restored home; they want to settle down nearby.