 Richard Bellamy is unwittingly given an insider s stock tip from a former colleague. In return, Richard s chum asks that he not disclose how he came about this information and Richard gives his word of honour. His investment is tripled within a month and a cloud of suspicion wreaks havoc on Richard s political career and the Bellamy household. All of this can be settled if Richard divulges the man s identity, but Richard is duty bound to his pledge. Hazel figures a way to clear Richard s name, his source is revealed and Richard is livid with his new daughter-in-law.