As Socrates is abroad for treatment, Elina's young woman falls in love with the painter Hector whom he has installed. Louisa, a girlfriend who lives with her, poses for Hector and is in love with him. He plans to murder Elina.

After the death of her wealthy father, Marina learns that her entire fortune is lost. Pavlos is an old family friend who offers to help. He is in love with Marina but she rejects him for her father's secretary.