In London, a secret society led by lawyer Thaddeus Merrydew collects the assets of any of its deceased members and divides them among the remaining members. Society members start dropping like flies. Sherlock Holmes is approached by member James Murphy's widow, who is miffed at being left penniless by her husband. When Captain Pyke is shot, Holmes keys in on his mysterious Chinese widow as well as the shady Merrydew. Other members keep dying--Malcom Dearing first, then Mr. Baker. There is also an attempt on the life of young Eileen Forrester, who became a reluctant society member upon her father's death. Holmes' uncanny observations and insights are put to the test.
At the department store Grace Brothers, the ladies department is sharing the floor with the gentleman's's department. The men on the floor, the senior Mr.Granger, his assistant Mr.Humphries, and the new junior Mr.Lucas, are of course unhappy with this arrival. The ladies department consists of the senior Mrs.Slocomb and her junior Miss.Brahms. The entire staff on the floor, including the floor walker Captain Peacock and the packing department member Mr.Mash, are having a few disagreements, and the store isn't even open yet!
Mr. Lucas writes a love note to pretty junior assistant Miss Brahms, but when his words fall into the hands of older senior saleslady Mrs. Slocombe, chaos ensues.
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