Louis saves a five-year-old girl, Monique, who wants to throw herself into the river. He consoles her, takes her home and nurses her back to health. Thanks to Monique, the old man regains his zest for life. Monique tells him that she has misplaced her mother's purse and is afraid to go home. Louis takes her back and continues on his way.

Louis sauve de la noyade une petite fille de 5 ans qui voulait se jeter dans le fleuve. Il l'emmène chez lui et la soigne