
After their home is demolished and they receive compensation, David Shaw and his wife pretend to be poor to test their children's filial piety. Their sons fail to care for them. Their estranged daughter, Flora, cares for her parents. When the children learn about the demolition, they rush to visit with their own motives. David Shaw wills his fortune to his filial daughter, Flora. The children repent, and the family overcomes conflicts, rediscovering their bond.