A Great Mistake in Nellie and Frank Chester's Home
Nellie and Frank Chester's first year of marriage is strained by his mother’s constant meddling in house rules and finances. Nellie, loyal but overwhelmed, risks a breakdown as Frank blindly blames her for mismanaging. A dinner anniversary reveals the gulf between city manners and maternal economy. Nellie receives a telegram about her mother’s illness prompting a prolonged absence. Frank confronts a home divided as his mother seizes control and Nellie’s letters promise return only after crisis passes.