Forced to abandon their apartment because of an exorbitant increase in rent, Tom and Nan Beech take up residence in a cheaper, smaller flat. During a quarrel over their situation, Tom angrily leaves for work, while Nan goes to a friend's home. Tom discovers that he is to receive an inheritance provided that he is settled and is leading a happy home life, which the lawyer insists on investigating for himself. Tom persuades his wife's best friend to act as his "temporary" wife and borrows a rich man's house. The rich man's wife, the "temporary," and Nan all arrive unexpectedly, and the lawyer is convinced that Tom is a regular Bluebeard. Complications ensue, but the owner of the house arrives and all is explained. The Beeches are happily reunited, and Tom receives the inheritance.