Seamstress Mary dreams of a better life -- one of luxury instead of her job in a sweatshop. Her dreams come true, when she draws the attention of Victor, a burgeoise, who invites her for dinner and makes her a lady. But about a year later, she has become tired of him, and thanks to her, his money is almost gone. When he asks for settling down outside the big city, where his money should be enough for a modest living, she breaks with him picks up a new lover. A year later, he is living in a shabby, cold hovel, still pining away for her.