Michael hopes to marry Caroline, but felt his poverty and her family’s disdain cause them to break up. While living in Paris, where Caroline is visiting, he receives a note announcing her imminent marriage.
Later he runs into Caroline and her wealthy fiancé, Hamilton, and is invited to several nuptial parties. Michael is convinced that Caroline still loves him.
After learning that he has inherited $250,000, he decides to fight for her.
He leaves Hamilton’s bachelor party to talk to Caroline. Soon after, Hamilton arrives and announces he has lost all his money.
Caroline says it doesn’t matter.
At the wedding reception, Michael realizes he is “cured” of his love.