When Hjalmar Hagerts son, Bertil, returns after graduated at Alnarps agricultural school Hjalmar gets a phone call from his friend and lawyer Friberg. He want's to talk about commonly known Törner that is very sick and needs help.
Young lovers Vera and Kurt are engaged, but Kurt has to leave for studies abroad. With Kurt away, Vera’s boss, Falk, decides to make her his wife.