In this story, Marie is a young woman who has made some bad choices in the past, including stealing. She is caught stealing but is given a second chance by a compassionate store owner who believes in her ability to change. Despite skepticism from others, including a colleague named Helen, Marie is offered a job at the store to prove herself. Along the way, she faces pressure from an old acquaintance trying to drag her back into a life of crime. However, Marie makes the right choice and calls the police when the acquaintance tries to rob the store. In the end, her actions prove that people can change with the right support, and she earns the trust and respect of those around her.