The Red Mill 1927 Tina works as a barmaid at the Red Mill Tavern and is at the mercy of volatile and bad tempered owner, Willem Dennis is a visitor to the area and Tina soon falls in love with him Dennis doesnt share her feeling and leaves only to return later on He becomes interested in Gretchen, the Burgomasters daughter However, Gretchen, about to enter into an arranged marriage with the Governor, is in love with Captain Jacop Van Goop Tina and Gretchen enter into an elaborate masquerade in order to be with the men they each love