The Temptation of Mrs Antonie

The poor widow Antonie Nováková wants to ensure that her daughter Milada continues her education after finishing school. In order to acquire the necessary means, she has to find a job. She answers a classified advertisement from engineer Domanský who is looking for a housekeeper. Domanský has one condition, however: his housekeeper must be childless and without relations. Antonie does not tell him about her daughter and she accepts the job. Domanský is appointed Minister of the Railways and, in his new function, he has to fulfil certain social obligations. He therefore decides to buy a large house and realises he will also need a capable girl who would help him with his work and social duties. He is recommended to take on Milada, who has just finished her studies. Thus, one day mother and daughter both find themselves in Domanský's house. Domanský falls in love with Milada and wants to marry her. However, the relationship between the two women is exposed and Domanský is furious since he thinks that Milada was only interested in his position. The distraught girl is preparing to leave the house but the forthright Mrs Antonie has to have her say in the matter. After she has explained what had happened, Domanský realises that the situation would never have arisen if it were not for the strong maternal love of Mrs Antonie. He apologises to Milada and announces their engagement.