Walter Alistair is handsome, educated, rich and values peace of mind above all else. His dream is a house in the wilderness and a lovely blond maiden with whom he could dream by moonlight. But when Rosie is forced into his life, Walter is forced to reconsider his ideals. She does not have noble ancestors and golden curls. She is a representative of London's bottom, and every hour alone with her seems like a nightmare to Walter. But Rosie quickly changes under his influence. And, to the surprise of the newly-minted Pygmalion, he himself changes even more than his student...