Dr. Patrick Logan and Selena McRae Flynn meet again after sixteen years. Patrick is from a dynasty family of doctors, Selena from a family with a questionable reputation. They were lovers when she was sixteen and he was eighteen, but Patrick broke off the love affair and moved on. He still has feelings for Selena, but he suspects she might be looking for a wealthy husband. His feelings are reinforced by his father's portrayal of Selena as a tramp. It takes a near tragedy to open Patrick's eyes.