A miserable man owns a secondhand store. He is mean to his customers and to his assistant. One day, a boy and a girl come into the shop to sell a golden watch they are very fond of. As always, the shopkeeper is heartless, but his assistant tries everything to make them feel better. But when the children tell their story of how they got the golden watch something unexpected and impossible happens. The shopkeeper is overwhelmed by feelings of generosity and is moved to tears by the story. He gives in to his customers and grants the children everything they'd like.