As Elsie Dinsmore grows up and becomes a young woman, her family undergoes major changes. Her father, Horace dinsmore, falls in love and marries sweet Rose Allison, whom elsie has loved since childhood. Soon two new members - Horace, Jr. and rosebud- join the happy family.
Elsie spends a summer with her ecocentric Aunt Wealthy and experiencesthe joy of first loveand the deep pain of betrayal. In an attempt to cure her broken heart, Elsie's family takes her on a tour of Europe. Upon her return - Where and when she least expects it - Elsie discovers the delightful wonder 0f a true and enduring love.