Clea had been young and naive when Max Latham chose her from the typing pool to be his secretary and, later, his mistress. To Clea, it seems Max only wants her for sex due to her exotic looks. He took her and molded her into an outwardly sophisticated woman. Then Clea becomes pregnant and discovers Max is looking around for a replacement lover. Clea quits her job and tries to release Max from responsibility, but he insists on being part of the baby's life. He even proposes marriage, telling Clea he is "fond" of her. Clea refuses, unable to accept anything but love. Intense study of the consequences from a love affair. Clea's venom is understandable, but she also must take responsibility for her pregnancy.