On the morning of his son's wedding, Silas finds himself in charge of his 10-year-old nephew Edward.

Silas and Edward take a job painting rooms for a frugal and temperate innkeeper. Silas tries to show the landlord's wife that there's more to life than work.

Caught poaching, Silas strikes a deal with the landowner not to prosecute in exchange for his charming company.

Silas pays a visit to the widow Gadsby, who tempts him with more than the fruit she grows in her garden.

Silas challenges a cocky boxing champ, whom he once fought to a draw, to a rematch.

Silas tells Edward how he met one of the most important people in his life.