Victorian Age, Penelope is eloping with a man her parent's don't approve of. The coach breaks down. The couple finds help in a large manor. Lord Benning of the house offers them shelter for the night. Penelope Two days later, Penelope is back in London engaged to Lord Benning. Katherine and Olivia are surrpised at their friend's egagment. She recall two other young ladies suddenly were engaged to older men. Katherine suspects something is going on but have no idea what it is.