Advertising manager who marries Stella after his original fiancée, Helen, marries another. He remains devoted to Laurel but struggles with Stella's manners and her association with Ed Munn. Accepting a New York promotion leads to separation. He later reconnects with Helen, seeks a divorce, and eventually marries her, becoming a loving father figure to Laurel.
Stephen views Ed as a negative influence on his marriage and social standing.
Stephen's original romantic commitment that ends due to financial ruin and timing.
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