Eleven stories deal with a murder trial, a premonition of death, a ghostly possession, a mysterious cry for help, a poisoning, and a wealthy aunt's will.

The witness for the prosecution -- The red signal -- The fourth man -- S.O.S. -- Wireless -- The mystery of the blue jar -- Sing a song of sixpence -- Mr. Eastwood's adventure -- Philomel Cottage -- Accident -- The second gong.