Um jovem mecânico e sedutor impertinente chamado Max se aproveita de Denise, que depois tenta se suicidar. Para se redimir, Thérèse sugere que Max peça Denise em casamento. Ele finge aceitar a ideia, mas, no fundo, seu plano é seduzir Thérèse.
Virginie
A brave and talkative wine merchant, Eugène Barbentin drives his son Pierrot out of the family home, because he has given birth to his girlfriend. His wife then reveals to him that he is not Pierrot's father and she flees with her lover. Abandoned, Eugene will be saved by his mother who will restore the situation with energy and determination.