A rich old man sees his health failing with each passing day. Only his faithful servant and beloved dog are at his side continually. His two sons, born with silver spoons and attitude, have little use for their father apart from his money. The father's close friend and lawyer is keen to see one of the sons wed his daughter to secure their combined affluence. As the end draws near, the lawyer is anxious to have the old man prepare a will, the sons are too, but the old man holds out to see who is worth of his fortune.