At 17 Madeleine and Merrick eloped. The morning after their Gretna Green married Merrick was almost beaten to death and told Madeleine had changed her mind about the marriage by Madeleine’s farther. Madeleine was told Merrick had accepted thirty thousand pounds to have the marriage annulled. Both were hurt and bitter.

Thirteen years later they met again; Madeleine is a widow with a troubled twelve year old son and Merrick is a cold, heartless business man. While trying to find help of Geffory (the 12 year old son) discover they were both lied to and their love is rekindled.