Years ago, Mallory Edwards was forced to wed John Barron--who then abandoned her on their wedding night. Now being courted by a local squire, Mallory travels to London to petition John for a divorce. When she discovers he is bankrupt and that she also could be imprisoned for his debts, the couple flees London in pursuit of John's embezzling business agent. During their misadventures, Mallory tries not to succumb to her husband's roguish charm, while John fights his attraction to his wife.