David Dawson, who recently inherited the title of baron, goes to the ball in search of a bride. His attention is attracted by Lady Grace Belmont, who at first sight captured her heart and reciprocated. David proposes to Grace, but by the will of her father she is already engaged to her neighbor in estate and understands that she cannot be saved from a hated marriage. However, on the eve of the wedding, she leaves a short note to her father and secretly runs away from home. She runs towards her love, towards happiness...