George introduces his fiancée, Demi, to his mother, who reacts with hostility due to Demi's immigrant background. Despite Demi's love for George, his mother believes she will take advantage of him. Pretending to accept Demi, George's mother conspires with a waiter, Ned, to fabricate an affair to ruin the relationship. Ned later confesses he was paid to lie, causing disappointment in his wife, Olivia. The truth comes out, exposing George's mother's attempt to sabotage the wedding. Themes of prejudice, manipulation, and deceit are central to the story.