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The book tells the story of the Tidger family and their aunt, Mrs. Pullen, who is believed to have inherited a substantial fortune of two thousand pounds. As news of the inheritance spreads, two older men, Mr. Wiggett and Mr. Miller, begin to pursue Mrs. Pullen with the intention of marrying her and gaining control of her wealth. However, their plans are turned upside down when it is revealed that the initial news of the inheritance was a mistake, and Mrs. Pullen never actually had the fortune. Despite this, Mrs. Pullen agrees to marry Mr. Miller, who must now deal with the consequences of his own deceitful plan to win her hand. The story explores themes of greed, deception, and the complexities of relationships, ultimately leading to a surprising and unexpected outcome.
The Tidger family is surprised to learn that Mrs. Pullen, the sister of Mrs. Tidger, has inherited two thousand pounds. As news of the inheritance spreads, two older men, Mr. Wiggett and Mr. Miller, begin to show interest in Mrs. Pullen, clearly with the intention of winning her hand in marriage and gaining control of her fortune. The Tidgers are wary of the men's intentions, but Mrs. Pullen seems oblivious to their true motives. Mr. Miller, in an attempt to outdo Mr. Wiggett, devises a plan to spread false information that Mrs. Pullen has lost her fortune, believing that this will make her more receptive to his proposal. However, his plan ultimately backfires when he discovers that the initial news of the inheritance was actually a mistake, and Mrs. Pullen never had the fortune to begin with. Despite this, Mrs. Pullen has already agreed to marry Mr. Miller, leaving him to deal with the consequences of his own deceit.