Francine Hanson lives with her husband Carlton and their children in Ossining, New York, in the same neighborhood as the Draper family. When she thought Carlton was having an affair a few years back, Francine confided in Betty.

One of Betty’s closest friends, Francine introduces her to members of the Junior League and watches with quiet delight as Betty charms Henry Francis -- Governor Nelson Rockefeller's director of public relations -- into helping the ladies group block a development project. When their initiative suffers a setback, Francine encourages Betty to contact Henry again, but as with Francine's inquiries into the Drapers' relationship, Betty reveals few concrete details.