[3] On an ocean liner from Colombo to Singapore, black sheep Hugh Dawltry tries, but fails to become better acquainted with fellow passenger Philippa Crosby.

Ashore, she rebuffs his advances again, informing him that she has come to marry Dr. George March, Dawltry's neighbor.

One night, the drums start playing in the native villages, signalling four days of marriages.

When she refuses to leave, Dawltry frightens her into fleeing by sweeping her up in his arms and carrying her into his bedroom.

George forces Rene into accompanying him in his trip and when he sees Dawltry, he threatens to return with a gun.

They admit their feelings and Dawltry talks about his past, inviting her to join him on a sailing ship the next day.