Charles, Joseph and Sir Benjamin are in love with Maria and Lady Sneerwell is in love with Charles.
A man abandons his wife, weds a wealthy woman, takes a mistress, steals an inheritance, and eventually murders his first wife, all while keeping these secrets hidden.
A young girl in Monte Carlo is engaged to a nobleman, but is really in love with someone else. A jewel thief named "The Black Spider" has been robbing the wealthy of Monte Carlo, and as a joke the girl steals her aunt's jewels. Unfortunately, a detective finds out and suspects her of being the real "The Black Spider".
