Charles Swinburn needs money, and fast - his business is failing, and the woman he loves has just declared she'll only marry a wealthy man. His Uncle Andrew is rich, but stingy; and old, but healthy. If only Charles could find a way to hasten the arrival of that inheritance…He comes up with an ingenious plan, which comes to fruition in an unexpected setting. Charles remains confident, despite the police sniffing around. But can his plans stand up to the scrutiny of Inspector Joseph…