Terry Early's announcement that he and Susan Rickworth intend to marry rouses the fury of the formidable Alice Terry's mother on account of a previous relationship between her and Reuben Rickworth Susan's father. Sam Early is caught in th middle of this and his peace of mind - as that of his crony Joe - is shattered. Alice's sudden demise following her handling of a faulty electric kettle lent her by the inquisitive neighbour Mabel promises a peaceful solution. But Alice as a vengeful ghost is even more formidable than as a live wife and mother.-4 women 4 men