Annis wants the same as every woman, to be swept off her feet. Everyone assumed she would eventually marry Arthur, but she was twenty-seven and wanted to have some romance in her life. Her brother helps her get a job close to the North Pole and she meets the doctor, Jake.
Jake is a large, imposing man. He falls for Annis quickly, but when Ola appears on the scene, he is unsure if he can win her. When Jake jumps to the rescue of an unconsious man, breaking his leg, Annis realizes Ola is not for her, but Jake is the one she loves. Jake asks her to marry him, but does not let her know it is for love.
Annis tries to let Jake know how she feels, but events keep getting in the way. When Ola reappears on the scene, Jake and Annis have a big blowup, and she leaves to try and see if she can rationally get an answer to the situation. Jake realizes he should have spoke up sooner, love sometimes needs words as well as actions.
An excellent story.