A young couple, posing as siblings, escape poverty in Chicago by taking a job on a Texas farm. When the farmer, who has fallen for Abby, invites them to stay, they agree, but with an ulterior motive: Abby will marry him for financial gain. However, when the farmer's expected death doesn't occur, jealousy and impatience simmer, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.

Days of Heaven
The farmhand's passionate desire for his sweetheart and his drive for success propel him to persuade her to marry their ailing employer, thereby securing a claim to the vast fortune.