In which Una, seeking companionship beyond the polite but uninspiring Grays, courageously applies for residence at the Temperance and Protection Home for Girls, enduring the stern scrutiny of its matron and encountering the blunt yet warm-hearted Mrs. Esther Lawrence. Amidst the strict rules and varied personalities of this bustling refuge for working women, Una finds a spirited circle of friends who share candid conversation, mutual support, and the common struggles of women in business.