Tension on a decaying rubber plantation. Emily Carruthers and faithful retainer, Imbi, live alone on a decaying rubber plantation, which was founded and managed by her late husband. Carl is landed with the unsavory task of handing her umpteenth eviction notice —the estate is now the property of the Sabai government and people and should long ago have been handed back.
Nick joins Bailey in the sea-plane charter business but when he meets an Indian girl, he is convinced he has seen a ghost. Nick returns home after leaving school in Australia. One night, he spots what he initially thinks is a ghost but turns out to be an Indian girl in a sari. Later, he encounters her in the city and decides to chase after her to uncover her motives.
Bailey accompanies a general to the unveiling of a monument. The general, named Kelvin, goes back to dedicate a war monument that Bailey believes is best left forgotten. However, it appears that General Kelvin has unresolved matters to deal with. The ceremony faces jeopardy as the general is charged with taking treasure from the villagers many years ago.