Impulsive Dalla, an impetuous South African orphan, accepts the offer of her benefactor, Barend De Beer, to marry him after she visits England, leaving behind Colonel Valentia, whom she is very attracted to. The visit to England transforms her into a polished lady. On a lion hunt Beer is killed by Clon Biron, a jealous rival. Dalla is accused, but finally when the truth is established, she is free to live a happy life with Valentia.