- While waiting for the trolley after studying with a friend, Helen notices a man asleep at the counter of a store. He raises his head and Helen sees that it's Frank Alpine.
- She remembers Ida telling her that Frank worked a second job to make ends meet.
- Later, Helen rethinks her perception of Frank. He seems to have changed.
- A week later, Helen stops into the store in the morning to thank Frank for the help he's given them.
- He offers to help pay for day classes for her, but she refuses.
- He asks her to think about it. She hesitates, but then says she will.
- The next night Frank overhears Nat say something harsh to Helen, Helen slap him, and Nat insult her.