Juliet tells her parents that she has met a wonderful man from France and wants to marry him. Her father is upset because the man is a foreigner. Her mother is also unhappy because Juliet did not discuss it with them first and only met the man two weeks ago. They want to meet the man first and make sure he has a good job and can support Juliet financially. Juliet insists that she loves him and wants to marry him regardless of her parents' objections or lack of financial support.