Hazel Morse is described as a beautiful and full-figured woman. She has always gotten attention from men and eventually settles down with Herbie. Their relationship seems to go well initially but soon falls apart. Hazel wants to stay home and monopolize all his time and stay at home as opposed to their previous life that entailed a vibrant nightlife. Herbie spends longer periods away from home and Hazel becomes friends with her neighbor Mrs. Martin who regularly entertains men with a largely absent husband. Among them is Ed, who takes an interest and liking to Hazel. They begin spending more and more time together. One night she comes home to Herbie packing his bags for a job out West. He leaves and Ed fills the spot that he left--though he has a family in upper New York and so must split his time. He eventually leaves for Florida. In this fashion, Hazel goes through several men and finds life rather lackluster and disappointing. One night, she attempts suicide. Her maid finds her the next morning and gets her to the doctor which saves her. When she comes to, she is reluctant and disappointed about her being saved. Her maid tries to cheer her up and argue that everyone has troubles. She then shows her a postcard from her most recent lover, Art which only sends her back into her depression. She asks for another drink.