A young man initially engaged to Corinne who falls deeply in love with Ray Schmidt. After Ray misses their planned meeting due to her sister's emergency, he marries Corinne and rises to become a prominent Wall Street financier. He secretly supports Ray as his mistress for years, balancing his marriage and family with his hidden affair. He eventually brings Ray on travels but demands discretion. He dies of a stroke, leaving a lasting emotional impact on Ray and his son.