Frank Prentiss a multimillionaire who hates and distrusts women convinces his adopted son Jack that they are detrimental to a mans success The overworked Frank is forced to rest at the country home of his friend Mr Gray where he meets and falls in love with the hosts daughter Kate She refuses his proposal at first but later accepts because her father who has two younger children is experiencing financial difficulties Following the wedding Kate is subjected to Franks verbal abuse and seeks solace with Jack Their friendship enrages Frank who tortures them with his accusations During a dinner party Frank accuses Jack and Kate of being lovers in front of the male guests Jack is restrained from accosting his father but Frank suffers a fatal heart attack Later Jack and Kate fall in love and are married