Stammering Doncaster shopkeeper Albert Arkwright has two passions in life: Making a profit and neighbour Nurse Gladys Emmanuel. He has no problems achieving the former, with help from his much put-upon assistant and nephew Granville. The latter, however, proves frustratingly out of reach. Although Arkwright and Gladys have long been engaged, the miserly merchant can't seem to get her down the aisle, or even into her bed!