Maryanne had been raised by her aunt, somewhat reclusively.
Upon receiving details of Maryanne from the agency, he writes to her and makes an offer of m.
He now feels the need, however, and contacts a mail-order Bridal agency.
Thomas is a successful businessman on the other side of the country, who up to now has had no inclination to get married.
Without any male suitors even knowing about her, let alone showing any interest, she decides to offer herself as a mail-order bride.
Maryanne had been raised by her aunt, somewhat reclusively