[1] Frank Clelow of the ABC, one of the judges, said "the winning drama was written against a background with which the author was obviously well acquainted and, for that reason, had great fidelity of actual occurrence .
the author had made excellent dramatic use of his knowledge.” [2] The Herald said "At last a real radio play written, acted and produced to suit the medium of the microphone!...
"[4] "The story dramatises the problem of post-war marriage as it affects a young naval man and the girl he wants to marry.
Stella is in doubt about Stephen's ability to resume civilian life with a reasonable chance of success.
Much of the action occurs aboard a corvette, with intermittent scenes from Stella's home, where her mother foolishly attempts to rush the daughter into marriage.