Glasser, a twice widowed and retired sexton, lives with his 26-year-old daughter, Luci— his third daughter from his second marriage. Glasser is overly concerned about Luci’s marital and professional prospects, which becomes a source of intense conflict between the two. After an incredibly fierce fight between them, Luci, having been successfully convinced to pursue a college education, does not return to school and moves out of Glasser’s house into an apartment of her own. 

Glasser later calls Luci’s job only to find that she had quit some time ago. After some time passes, Glasser, on his way home from one of his other daughters’ houses, passes by a “heavily made up” woman on the street who he is convinced is a prostitute and his daughter, Luci. After seeking advice on approaching Luci from his other daughters, Glasser finds Luci’s number and address. Glasser later stakes out Luci’s new apartment, waiting to see her so he can confront her. She soon passes by, and he follows her into the streets, where they argue, the conflict ending with him calling her a “cocksucker.” Luci runs away, leaving Glasser with an officer he is approached by.

Glasser later returns to Luci’s apartment only to learn she has moved again. Glasser attempts to track her down and convince her to give up her life and return home, but when he sees her in the street, she ignores him.