James is a Scott, a bit of a con man with a dubious past. Whilst in the employ of the Colonel he conned the gardener, Tom, out of all his savings by persuading Tom to put the money on a horse. Needless to say the horse lost and so did Tom. James then worked his way into next door Lord & Lady Bosson and persuaded them to employ him as their butler. At the present time, he is playing ball and not getting into any trouble. Will it last?