A hard, high plains life has turned refined southern lady, Aurelia Symington, into a work-toughened, capable woman determined to give her best to those she loves. Aurelia is chosen president of the town company when the residents decide they must make the community of Paragon Springs into a real town or move elsewhere. Step by step, Aurelia lays out tht town, promotes it, and attract businesses and families. But Boot Harris threatens the future of Paragon Springs, through his "special methods" of fraud and violence.