Dora a farmers daughter is in love with Sir Godfrey Vancourt. However she learns to her dismay that his family expect him to marry another. Sir Godfrey however to his family’s consternation much prefers Dora. However before Dora and Sir Godfrey finally part Dora’s younger brother Davy who is also a simpleton stands accused of firing a gun at a young women. In order to escape Davy being sent to prison Dora flees the country with Davy and old friend whom she marries, turning down Sir Godfrey's offer of marriage.
Years later a young lady who has lost her memory and is of unknown origins turns up at Vane Court and falls in love with the heir. However believing him to be marrying another lady she decides to leave Vane Court. But first of all she finds the truth about her origins and the fact that it is herself who is in fact the true heir to Vane Court.