Your Love's Too Late, Mine's Just Right

On her engagement day, the strong-willed Susie Lark is handed over to another man by her childhood sweetheart, Ryan Sterling. Joseph Reed, who has loved her for fifteen years, steps in immediately. He showers her with affection and flaunts their romance. When Ryan becomes upset and begs her to return, she calmly shows him her marriage certificate and says, "Sorry, you're too late."