Stella returns home after twenty years missing and is immediately coddled by her father, Mr. Harrison, who explains he bought clothes for her every year, gives her an unlimited card, and orders the household to cater to her. Stella recoils from being touched and refuses fancy meals because of her left hand, so Mr. Harrison defends her and changes the menu. A young envoy arrives claiming his grandfather wants the arranged engagement canceled. Mr. Harrison refuses and says the choice belongs to his daughter, but the envoy insists he's already in love, leaving the match unresolved and Stella to decide.