Sally Paul is down to her last penny. As she spends it on a cup of tea to stave off being at the mercy of the workhouse the last thing she expects is an offer of marriage from a complete stranger!
Admiral Sir Charles Bright's seafaring days are over and according to society, that must mean he's in need of a wife! Discovering Sally's in need of a home, he offers a solution. They marry in haste but will they enjoy their wedding night at leisure?