A wealthy woman joins the war effort as a farmerette, navigating romance and military duty.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Farmerette's Calling
Wealthy Genevieve Rutherford Hale abandons her pampered life to become a farmerette. She arrives at the Hubbard farm and begins working alongside other young women to support the war effort.
Key Events
Decision to Serve — Wealthy daughter decides to become a farmerette to help win the war. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Wealthy household
Arrival at Farm — Arrives at Hubbard farm in her limousine to begin work. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford Hale, Bobbie HubbardLocation: Hubbard farm
Farm Work Begins — Starts working alongside other young women on the farm. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Farm fields
Romantic Spark — Bob Hubbard falls in love with Genevieve during farm work. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Farm grounds
Military Enlistment — Bob enters an army training camp to serve. Location: Army camp
Parental Background — Establishes her wealthy background and pampered upbringing. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Wealthy estate
Farmerette Community — The group of young women supports the war effort through agriculture. Location: Farm
Love and Desertion
Bob Hubbard falls for Genevieve but struggles with army camp life. He goes AWOL to return home, where Genevieve persuades him to resume his military duties.
Key Events
Military Enlistment — Bob enters an army training camp to serve. Location: Army camp
Camp Disillusionment — Camp life becomes so distasteful that he considers desertion. Location: Training camp
AWOL Departure — Bob goes AWOL and leaves the camp without permission. Location: Camp perimeter
Homecoming — Returns home to the farm where Genevieve is working. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Hubbard farm
Persuasion Attempt — Genevieve persuades him to return to camp and fulfill his duty. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Farmhouse
Secret Meeting — They spend time together secretly before his departure. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Farm grounds
Discovery and Expulsion
Their secret meeting is discovered by the elder Hubbard, who angrily sends Genevieve away. Bob secures a leave of absence to confront his father and clear her name.
Key Events
Secret Meeting — They spend time together secretly before his departure. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Farm grounds
Discovery — The couple is discovered together by the elder Hubbard. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford Hale, Bobbie HubbardLocation: Farm fields
Expulsion — The elder Hubbard sends the young woman away from the farm. Characters: Bobbie Hubbard, Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Farm entrance
Leave Request — Bob obtains a leave of absence to address the situation. Location: Army camp
Fatherly Confrontation — Bob goes home to explain things to his father. Characters: Bobbie HubbardLocation: Farmhouse
Name Cleared — Genevieve's name is cleared in the eyes of the farmer and farmerettes. Characters: Bobbie Hubbard, Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Farmhouse
Redemption and Promise
Genevieve's reputation is restored, and she returns to the farm. Bob embraces his role as a soldier, and the couple vows to marry once the war concludes.
Key Events
Name Cleared — Genevieve's name is cleared in the eyes of the farmer and farmerettes. Characters: Bobbie Hubbard, Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Farmhouse
Farm Reintegration — She returns to work and is accepted by the community. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Farm fields
Military Redemption — Bob becomes a good soldier and embraces his role. Location: Army camp
War Commitment — He determines to dedicate himself to the war effort. Location: Training grounds
Future Promise — Bob determines to marry Genevieve when the war is over. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Farmhouse
Story Conclusion — The couple looks forward to a post-war life together. Characters: Genevieve Rutherford HaleLocation: Farm
Story Breakdown
War Effort Initiation — Genevieve abandons her privileged life to support the war through agricultural work.
Wealthy Background — Establishes her pampered upbringing and motivation to serve.
Farm Work Begins — She arrives at the Hubbard farm and starts laboring with peers.
Romantic Development — A budding romance forms between the farm owner's son and the new worker.
Love at First Sight — Bob Hubbard falls in love with Genevieve during daily tasks.
Camp Enlistment — Bob joins the army, testing the early stages of their bond.
Military Conflict — Harsh training conditions push Bob to question his commitment.
Camp Disillusionment — Army life becomes distasteful, causing internal struggle.
AWOL Departure — Bob deserts camp to return home, escalating personal stakes.
Secret Romance — The couple reunites privately, balancing duty and affection.
Persuasion Attempt — Genevieve convinces Bob to resume his military obligations.
Discovery Event — Their hidden meetings are uncovered by the farm owner.
Family Confrontation — Patriarchal authority clashes with youthful rebellion and love.
Expulsion Order — Hubbard banishes Genevieve from the farm in anger.
Leave Request — Bob secures temporary leave to address the family crisis.
Reputation Restoration — Truth and communication mend fractured relationships.
Fatherly Explanation — Bob clarifies the situation to his father with honesty.
Name Cleared — Genevieve's integrity is recognized by the community.
Military Redemption — Personal growth aligns with patriotic duty and future hopes.
Soldier Transformation — Bob embraces his role and becomes a disciplined soldier.
Post-War Promise — The couple vows to marry once hostilities cease.
Genevieve arrives at the Hubbard farm in New York State in a chauffeur-driven limousine, bringing along her maid, her pet dog, and custom-made silk overalls modeled after Russian ballet attire. She eventually adapts to the labor and falls in love with Bob Hubbard, the farmer's youngest son. However, when Bob enters an army training camp, he finds military life distasteful and goes AWOL to return home. Genevieve successfully persuades Bob to return to his post and fulfill his duty. Though their initial secret meeting leads to Genevieve being sent away by the elder Hubbard, Bob eventually obtains a leave of absence to clear her name. He becomes a resolute soldier, and the two resolve to marry once the war is over.
