Theodor Fontane's "Frau Jenny Treibel" remains one of the author's most popular novels to this day. In a comedic and conversational tone, Fontane depicts the confusions and intrigues surrounding the marriage intentions of young Corinna Schmidt, the daughter of a high school teacher. Her chosen one is Leopold, the son of the wealthy commercial councilor Treibel and his wife Jenny, who was once unsuccessfully courted by Corinna's father. However, Mrs. Treibel, a very resolute personality, has other plans: Leopold is to marry a rich heiress. Father Schmidt also has another candidate in mind for his daughter. Yet, the lovers are determined not to part and plan to flee to Scotland...