George Elkin has loyally trained as a solicitor in order to run the family firm. But when his father dies, George resolves to follow his heart instead, taking on the family's farm. With the help of his neighbors Prodge and Nell, George is sure he can adapt. Nell has kept her feelings for George hidden. But then Lily, George's university friend, comes to stay and it seems that Nell's hopes will remain unfulfilled.