An American expatriate writer's (Elaine Stritch) ignorance of British customs upsets her very proper butler (Donald Sinden).

Robert ruins an important dinner party as a means of convincing Dorothy he needs more grocery money.

Dorothy and Robert disagree over the hiring of an electrician to install new lights in the flat.

Dorothy learns about the British medical care system after Robert injures his ankle.

Dorothy enlists Robert's reluctant aid in saving her from Sir Percy Tundle's amorous advances.

A visit by Robert's overbearing mother nearly causes both Dorothy and her butler to move out.