 On a crowded London tram, Rose has a chance encounter with an Australian sheep farmer, Gregory Wilmont. He woos Rose, who is very cautious and skeptical at his attention. After a week of outings and an evening of dancing, Rose s is smitten by this captivating man. She invites Gregory to Eaton Place for tea to meet  her family.  Mrs Bridges is charmed by Gregory, but Hudson is skeptical. Gregory proposes marriage to Rose in front of the staff and Rose accepts. Hudson is stunned that Rose would leave the comfortable, familiar world she had known for the Australian Outback. After a tearful goodbye in the servant s hall and best wishes from Captain James and Hazel, Rose departs, but returns abruptly. Her reasons are dubious and Hazel comforts her. Utterly resigned, Rose accepts her lot. She is destined to stay in service in the Bellamy household for the rest of her days.