Con Melody, a former nobleman and decorated British officer, now runs a humble Irish tavern in New England, haunted by his past glory. He attempts to regain his wealth by manipulating his daughter's affections for the son of a wealthy manufacturer, but his scheme is soon exposed, and his daughter begins to take matters into her own hands.
A Touch of the Poet
A British army veteran, Cornelius "Con" Melody, struggles to maintain his pride and sense of self after being reduced to running a small Irish pub in New England, still holding onto his worn army uniform as a symbol of his past.