What should a real gentleman do if he is caught in the bedroom of a young girl? Immediately offer her marriage! What must a young lady do to save her reputation from a monstrous scandal? Accept the proposal! The groom is a convinced bachelor and rake James Morgan, who has won the hearts of many women. The bride is the sharp-tongued Charlotte Hastings, who has already managed to scare away half a dozen admirers. What if James and Charlotte are simply created for each other and only out of pride do not want to admit their feelings?..