The Farmer’s Daughter

Katie Holstrom leaves her family farm to pursue nursing in Capitol City, seeking independence and a new start. Her journey marks the beginning of a difficult quest to build a life on her own terms. Along the way, she faces new challenges that will shape the course of her future.

On the way to Capitol City, Adolph Petree offers Katie a ride and takes the money she had saved for her new life. The betrayal forces her to continue on without family support. She resolves to move forward on her own.

Unable to contact her family, Katie finds work as a maid for Agatha Morley and her son, U.S. Representative Glenn Morley. Her down-to-earth honesty and pragmatism quickly win the respect of Agatha and the loyal butler Joseph Clancy, and Glenn is taken with her. She navigates the political household while staying true to herself.

When the party must appoint a replacement for a deceased congressman, Finley is publicly introduced. Katie asks him pointed questions at a public meeting, exposing his questionable background. The opposition is impressed and offers to back her in the election, prompting her to reconsider her current position.

Leaders of the party decide to replace the deceased congressman with Anders J. Finley, despite warnings about his unscrupulous past. Katie strongly disapproves of the choice. The decision sets up the race that follows.

With Finley chosen, Katie's campaign gains momentum as the opposition offers to back her. She accepts their support and resigns from Agatha Morley's household, much to Glenn's disappointment. Her independence grows as she moves toward running her own campaign.

As Katie's bid gains traction with Glenn’s coaching, Finley tries to derail her by smearing her reputation. Finley bribes Petree to claim Katie spent the night with him after he gave her a ride. Katie is distraught as the allegations threaten her momentum and integrity.

Distraught by the false accusation, Katie runs back to her family home. Glenn learns the truth and follows her, offering support and a proposal. This personal turn deepens their bond and shifts the focus of the story toward authenticity.

Agatha and Joseph get Finley drunk and he reveals his extreme nativist ties. He admits he bribed Petree to disparage Katie. The confession exposes Finley’s true character and weakens his campaign.

With Katie’s three burly brothers, Glenn tracks down Petree and frees him from Finley’s guards. Petree is forced to confess on the radio, revealing the bribery behind the smear. The truth turns public opinion in Katie’s favor.

Agatha withdraws the party’s support for Finley and officially endorses Katie. This endorsement secures crucial political backing and strengthens Katie’s path to election.

The story ends with Katie winning the election and Glenn carrying her across the threshold of the United States House of Representatives. Their victory embodies a rise from farm girl to public servant. The scene seals a new chapter for Katie and her partner in Capitol City.