"Then you must agree to be my bridegroom ! " Jo Domini's impulsive behavior finally led her into trouble. It wasn't enough that she had insulted the Conte Leandro Tempera, aggravated her father and frustrated her sister who wished to marry. Now, she had lashed out in despair at the Italian custom requiring the older sister to be wed first. When Leandro accepted her challenge, Jo thought she could provoke him into rejecting her as a bride. But the seemingly calm, patient Leandro outwitted her!