Timothy, heir to the Duke of Protectora, causes a scene by celebrating his dog Snowy's birthday in the street and giving out coins, drawing a huge crowd and blocking traffic. Onlookers criticize him as a hopeless, spoiled heir. His furious father arrives, calling him a bastard and vowing to break his legs, chasing him with a weapon while Timothy tries to calm him. As Timothy agilely evades the attack, a watching woman, initially scornful, finds herself unexpectedly intrigued by the handsome, unconventional heir.