When his wealthy sheik uncle Hassan marries Danielle's mother, Karim is much displeased. Until, that is, he sees Danielle's picture. He falls in love at first sight, but as she is still a young girl, all he can do is "sing and wait" for the time being. Years later when she's grown up, she is arranged to marry him, unaware of his love for her. Believing she is merely a pawn in a family arrangement, she resists him at every turn. But Karim refuses to give up, determined to win her hand and her heart.