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?