Sir Philip Somerville "elderly tortoise" brings fat vulgar greedy mistress Mrs Budge into Poor Relation Hotel against wishes of owner elegant Lady Amelia Fortescue 70s and partners Colonel Sandhurst 70s, faded "sheep-like" Miss Tonks 40s. The trio fund actor Jason Davy to woo away Mrs Budge and make over guest Lady Arabella Carruthers 19 for handsome Lord Denby.
