Sometimes being happy is so beautiful that it almost hurts. The shyness of Helen Brindle is deceptive - behind it lies a rich inner life. God is her only confidant, and with His help, she endures the hell of marriage with the violent Mr. Brindle. But one evening, she encounters a cyberneticist of happiness, Professor Edward E. Gluck, on television. She hopes to find salvation from fantasies, longing for love, and the drudgery of everyday life through him. Gluck presents himself as a well-traveled specialist in the matter of happiness. However, his professional coolness is merely a facade. Two people, two hearts, two souls meet.