The Gay Lord Quex plot
After following the path of romance through many lands, Lord Quex eventually falls in love with Muriel Eden. After resisting Lord Quex because of his reputation, Muriel finally capitulates to his charms and agrees to marry him. However, in her heart, Muriel still harbors an affection for Captain Bastling, a fortune-seeking womanizer. When Muriel learns of Lord Quex's ongoing contact with the Dowager Duchess, a situation created by the Duchess's scheming, Muriel turns to Bastling and agrees to meet him at her friend Sophie Fullgarney's manicure shop.