South Melbourne. New tennants next door to a deceased publican's wife and son appear to be father and daughter. The rich son secretly marries the forward daughter but when his mother is killed for her jewellery and money he is arrested for the murder. The old woman revives and the 'father' next door proves to be the girl's brother and the murderer. He dies of the DT's in prison, the marriage is happy, and mother, son and wife depart for California. (PB)