Based on the short story by Sherwood Anderson of the same title. A racetrack trainer, touring from track to track in Ohio in the early 1900's, tells a lie to a beautiful young woman at the track in hopes that his exaggeration will impress her. When she reveals her own fondness for him and expresses the desire to continue the relationship, he is trapped and afraid to win her with the truth. His insight at the conclusion forms the title of the story.