They find out that the young woman, Lucilla, is running away from an arranged marriage, complicated by the fact that the young man helping her is her intended fiance. Annis rashly offers that Lucilla can stay with her until her situation can be sorted out. Complications ensue when the "villain" absentee uncle appears and Annis finds herself attracted to him, in spite of, or perhaps because of his brash behavior. Annis must find her way as chaperon while juggling her own feelings and future. The story is filled with moments of humor and Annis is a delightful main character.

The second story is Charity Girl. Charity is running away from her placed situation to her grandfather in London. Vicount Ashley Desford had met her at a party the night before and rescues her from the road. When they find that the grandfather is not in London, the Viscount places the girl with his dear friend, Henrietta. As he tries to find out where her grandfather is and beg his help, things get complicated with some potential suitors for the young girl and the Viscount's own relationship with Henrietta.