Drusilla Morley earns her living by serving as a governess in the homes of aristocrats. She cannot stay in one place for a long time - the desire of men to take advantage of the girl’s defenselessness is too great. One day, an alarmed young marquis appears on the threshold of her room, in whom she is surprised to recognize a childhood friend. He asks Drusilla to become his wife in order to save her own life, and she easily agrees, not knowing what a rash answer could lead to... Translation: M. Palycheva, O. Bolyatko