Hamish's trial for the murder of Scoops LaPue is approaching. Because of the secret connection he has to Hamish, the Commodore does whatever he can to ensure that Hamish is not convicted. Because the Commodore's relatively simple plan entails Frederick playing a part, it is not a guarantee that it will come off as envisioned. Meanwhile, others have their own goal for the trial. Lillian, who will be a witness, wants to upstage everyone else to get front page newspaper coverage. Beatrice wants to see someone - anyone - die. Wheelbound Chair, who is also a witness, wants to see Hamish convicted as he tried to blackmail her. And Peepers, the true murderer, seeks advice from a trusted old source about what to do. Hamish's innate knowledge of a specific part of the female anatomy and a chorus of groupies attending the trial may affect the outcome despite what the Commodore, Lillian, Beatrice, Chair and Peepers want.
—Huggo