The butler's son James skips a duel to the death in order to support Miss Sophie in her "Bachelorette" venture. When the five suitors arrive, each reveals his very own temperament. Between etiquette, vanity, and subtle barbs, the tension rises. Meanwhile, Miss Sophie and James grow close again - but Sophie's plan stays on course.

Admiral von Schneider arranges a one-on-one date for Miss Sophie - one that is anything but conventional. Between dubious "medicine" and disarming confessions, the gentlemen reveal their true colors. In the end, one of the suitors takes matters into his own hands and bows out of the race.