She Had to Say Yes

Sol Glass, owner of a clothing manufacturer, struggles during the Great Depression as buyers tire of his hard-edged 'customer girls.' He weighs a shift to stenographers to win back clients and close bigger deals. This marks the beginning of a strategic change in how the company pitches to buyers.

Tommy Nelson suggests the company replace the traditional 'gold diggers' with stenographers to court buyers more efficiently. Glass decides to give the plan a try. The change sets the stage for Flo's ascent within the sales force.

During buyer visits, Luther Haines singles out Flo Denny, Tommy's secretary, as someone he would like to date. Tommy subtly steers Haines toward Birdie instead, deflecting attention away from Flo. The dynamic foreshadows Flo's growing importance in the firm’s negotiations.

Flo lands a date with Daniel Drew after Birdie falls ill. They have an enjoyable evening together, but Flo is shocked when he expects sex. Danny apologizes later, telling her he has fallen in love, and continues to write and call while on a business trip.

Maizee, Flo's friend, confronts Flo with proof that Tommy is cheating on her with Birdie. Flo, choosing self-respect, ends their engagement rather than endure the affair. The revelation accelerates Flo's independence from the boss's plans.

Flo tells Glass she will not accompany any more buyers, asserting her self-respect. Glass responds by threatening to fire her, and Flo chooses to resign. The quitting marks a clear break from the old brokerage style and sets Flo on a new path.

Danny returns from his trip and takes Flo to dinner, asking her to help secure a crucial merger that would complete the biggest contract of his life. Although disappointed by the request, Flo agrees to participate in the scheme. Her participation signals a new alliance between Flo and Danny in the business deal.

Flo enlists Maizee to stage appearances by Luther Haines's wife and daughter during dinner, making it appear as if Haines is conducting legitimate business. The ruse works, and Haines signs the contract, delivering the biggest deal of Danny's career. The maneuver demonstrates Flo's growing influence behind the scenes.

After the signing, Haines complains about Flo's methods and hints that she and Tommy are living together. Danny becomes suspicious of Flo's innocence, fearing she is complicit in the manipulation. He decides to drive Flo out into the countryside to the mansion of his friends.

At the mansion, Danny tries to force himself on Flo but she resists and he stops short. The moment tests Flo's resolve and reveals the strain in their relationship. The tension escalates as the night's events unfold.

Danny overhears Flo and Tommy's heated discussion and realizes Flo's innocence. He compels Tommy to apologize to Flo, validating her integrity in front of everyone. The confrontation reverses the earlier misjudgments and strengthens Danny's commitment.

Danny pleads with Flo to marry him, and after she whispers something in his ear, he lifts her and carries her back into the mansion. The moment seals their mutual trust and marks a hopeful turning point for both. Their relationship shifts from personal entanglement to imminent marriage.