Bruniquel, the king of Parisian delicatessen owners, goes to a costume party with some friends while his wife is away on a trip. After having a little bit too much to drink, Bruniquel begins to court Gigetta. The day after he believes to have done the worst, and his fear becomes a nightmare when Gigetta is hired as a salesgirl at the delicatessen. A happy ending (now lost): Gigetta marries his employee.