A murder mystery farce, featuring a cast of suspicious characters told the story of the passing of wealthy Mr. Barraclough and the arrival of solicitors Blundell and Mickleby at the house to read the will. A clause in the will granting a portion of the inheritance to the servants set the house into turmoil. A murder occured and Blundell and Mickelby found themselves having to piece together the clues to find the culprit.