Berta is a good-hearted girl who dreams of the good life. She has a sweet fiancé who has all the qualities but one in her opinion : he is too timid to ask his boss for a raise. Her frustration further increases when she is hired by Gordon, a rich man. His house, where she now performs her duties, is really splendid and makes her feel dizzy. One day, Berta's boyfriend unexpectedly inherits a large sum of money. He decides the keep the news secret, buys a palace and furnishes it with the help from Mr. Gordon...