Section one: Mysterious Circumstances
We are introduced to Greville Todd and his two children, Scilla and Jake; who are all are traders in LIFFE. Jake, who was being investigated by the Department of Trade and Industry...
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Section two: Insider Dealing
At the same time, Corman attempts to persuade Jacinta and Nigel, who were introduced to him by Jake, to buy shares in the Albion company. Although they agree, and Corman lends Nigel...
Section three: Marylou Hires Scilla
Scilla eventually tracks down the money Jake was handling to a Marylou Baines, another of his associates. Marylou, who was also involved in supporting Jacinta’s doublecross of...
Section four: Corman Gives up the Deal
At the play’s closing, Corman gives up the deal in return for a seat in the House of Lords from the Conservative government, who were concerned that the appearance of not bein...