In an English town a young man, Simpson, enters the garden of Narrator and Caroline. He succeeds in establishing himself, living in the summerhouse, tending the garden, and intriguing everyone with his 'philosophy' of life. The landlord, Dave Marsh, is a Tory councillor and businessman. Simpson's girlfriend, Gelina, pouts her way into Marsh's affections. He agrees to fund a scheme they have.
Marsh is opening a country club in need of some art to decorate the walls. Anticipating...