The Durán de Samaniego are an economically disadvantaged family whose service includes a very young maid named Anita. This family is formed by Mrs. Eugenia and her son Alejandro, a 37-year-old gentleman who only thinks of women and who is committed to Merceditas, the daughter of the town baker who has good economic potential. But Alejandro falls in love with the new assistant, leaving her pregnant. The uncle of Anita, Cosme, then forces Alejandro to marry his niece to save her honor, while Merceditas, hurt and abandoned, will take revenge.